As “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” makes its theatrical debut, concerns about Jason Momoa’s future in the DC cinematic universe have surfaced. The 44-year-old actor recently expressed worries about the potential discontinuation of his character after the franchise’s final installment.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Momoa remarked, “I don’t necessarily want it to be the end, but I don’t think it’s really, like, a choice. The truth of it is, I mean, if the audience loves [‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’], then there’s a possibility. But right now, I’m like, ‘It’s not looking too good.’ I love this character and would want to play it for a long time.”
However, DC CEO Peter Safran has stepped in to reassure fans and the actor himself. Safran affirmed that the studio will always find a place for Jason, regardless of the outcome. He stated to The Independent, “If it’s the end of the journey, fine. If it goes on, that’s also fine.”
Addressing Aquaman’s future, Safran emphasized, “When I think of Jason in this role, he is the definitive Aquaman. He’s redefined it. It’s been an 11 or 12-year journey for him. A lot of the audience doesn’t realize that he was cast so long ago.”
Peter Safran, alongside James Gunn, is currently leading DC Studios, working on reinvigorating the universe by intertwining interconnected films and television series. As the fate of Aquaman hangs in the balance, the studio remains open to the possibilities ahead.
