Jason Momoa Describes the Process of Becoming Lobo in SUPERGIRL- "I've Never Been Covered Up That Much"
Jason Momoa is no stranger to superhero movies, as he played Aquaman across several DC films aside from his two standalone flicks.
He is now taking on a new role in the DCU as Lobo, the ultra-violent Czarnian interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter. He will play the character in the upcoming Supergirl movie, and he says the process of becoming the character each day was more extensive than any other he’s been a part of.
In an interview with Fandango, Momoa explained, “I've never been covered up that much. My nails, teeth, hair, prosthetics on my face, body. Everything's covered. So I never really had kind of that experience. And then you're like 'Oh, I'm going to learn how to play Lobo. I'm gonna to do the lines, I'm gonna try to find this, I'm gonna try to find that.'“
While it took some time to adjust to the makeup and prosthetics, the addition of it all ended up lending to Momoa’s method in getting into character.
He went on, “When you put all that shit on, and you open your eyes, and they're big, bright red lenses, all these things kind of come out. I mean, I just have a wealth of knowledge of the comics, and obviously the script to work with. But then after that I'm just trying to stay as free as possible to play.”
It sounds like he was as prepared as possible, and early reviews of the film have all suggested that Momoa’s portrayal of Lobo is a highlight in the film that fans are going to love.
Supergirl flies into theaters on June 26, 2026.