Jason Momoa has officially confirmed that he will be playing Lobo in the DC Cinematic Universe (DCU). He also revealed that he will make his debut in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is currently in production. The film will be the second major DCU release following James Gunn’s Superman.

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Who is Lobo?

Lobo is an alien from the planet Czarnia with superhuman strength, speed, and regenerative abilities. A ruthless bounty hunter, he is known for his reckless and violent nature. While he initially clashes with Superman, the two eventually develop an unlikely friendship.

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Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Momoa expressed his excitement about the role, stating that he is a big fan of Lobo and calling the experience of filming Supergirl "extraordinary so far."

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What is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow about?

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The film stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. In the comics, Kara is Superman’s older cousin, who escapes Krypton’s destruction at the same time as her infant cousin. However, her ship travels through a wormhole, delaying her arrival on Earth by decades. By the time she reaches the planet, her cousin has already grown into Superman.

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While the DCU’s version of her origin story is yet to be revealed, Supergirl will first appear in Superman before her own solo film.

Set in space, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow follows Supergirl on an intergalactic adventure alongside Ruthie Marye Knoll, an alien seeking vengeance for her father’s murder.

The film is directed by Craig Gillespie and features a supporting cast that includes Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham.

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