Jason Momoa has officially been cast as Aquaman in the Man of Steel sequel/Justice League prequal, Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice, according to Hitfix.
Momoa played Conan in the 2011 adaptation Conan the Barbarian, but is best known for his television role as Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones.
Speaking on the potential role, Momoa told fans at Bucharest comic-con:
I know, Aquaman! I couldn’t even be more random for Aquaman, you know, with the blonde hair… I don’t even know where that comes from – it’s like me being… uh… Robin or something. Who pulls that out? I see that on the internet and I’m like, Aquaman? A guy like… Lobo I could see.“
Aquaman was created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger in November 1941.
The sea-based superhero has the ability to live under water and communicate telepathically with sea creatures. His abilities have been mocked in pop culture, often portraying his powers as useless in comparison to the other superheroes.
The character is also a founding member of the Justice League of America and was originally part of the now shelved George Miller-directed JLA live-action feature film project.
No word yet on when production for the film will begin.
