As the world now recognizes Jason Momoa as the megastar of Aquamanthere was a time when the actor starred in the movie titled Conan the Barbarian, which admittedly didn’t do well either at the box office or in people’s memories. In a recent interview with GQ, the actor took a trip down memory lane as he recounted his past movies and the experiences that went into them. The actor explained how the 2011 film “turned into a big pile of shit.”
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The actor recounts past films
In the interview, the 43-year-old actor elaborated on his experiences while filming Conan the BarbarianWhich one is based on the character of Conan created by Robert E. Howard. The film which has a 25% rating on Rotten Tomatoes was a box office failure. Jason Momoa referred to the film when discussing his involvement in projects that ” really rubbish “. He also commented that there’s not much you can do to salvage a movie when it’s “out of your hands.”
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Here’s what the actor had to say about Conan the Barbariandirected by Marcus Nispel:
“I’ve been a part of a lot of really shitty things and movies where it’s not up to you. Conan was one of them. It’s one of the best experiences I’ve had and [was] taken over and turned into a big pile of shit.
The actor also reflected on his game of thrones appearance as Khal Drogo, where he wished he could have stayed a few more seasons. However, he concluded by saying that “That’s just the way Drogo was supposed to go.” Therefore, while expressing his wishful thinking, Momoa also acknowledged that his character’s purpose was served on the show and the actor made peace with it.
Jason Momoa talks about the Aquaman sequel
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Momoa was nothing but praise when it came to discussing the Aquaman movies. When discussing the first film and its underlying message of the planet’s demise, the actor had the following to say:
“These superhero movies are dominating our market, which I have my own opinion on because I love movies, but we’re trying to get a positive message across and go on an adventure. Aquaman is the superhero the most ridiculous in the world. But it’s amazing to be able to raise awareness of what is happening on our planet.
The actor underscored the film’s grandeur, saying it’s not the same premise as a formulaic superhero movie, where things get tedious and repetitive. Instead, he focused on what’s happening in reality around us, which the film portrays in its own terms by basing it on fantasy fiction.
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When we talk about the next installment of the franchise, which happens to be Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the actor tried to build anticipation by teasing the following:
“I’m having a great time with…there’s a lot of…It’s a throwback to…I don’t want to say too much.” But we can really speed up what’s going to happen on this earth, and it’s not because of aliens.
It looks like the latest episode will also continue to play into the allegory of climate change and show a more serious, but, as Momoa claims, a “More fun” side of the fans of the franchise. As the actor prepares for his two other big releases next year (Dune: Part Two and Fast X)DC fans can’t wait to see Jason Momoa back on the big screen as Aquaman.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is scheduled for a Press release of March 17, 2023.
Source: QG
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