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Jason Momoa Says Having Best Year of His Career
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Jason Momoa Says Having Best Year of His Career

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Actor Jason Momoa is experiencing his most successful career year, with multiple films releasing and a role in the hit "A Minecraft Movie."
  • He expressed excitement about playing diverse roles, including a childhood dream role as Lobo and comedic characters that allow him to connect with his family.
  • Momoa also launched Lego's "Never Stop Playing" campaign, emphasizing the importance of family playtime and creativity.

Jason Momoa, the charismatic actor known for his powerful roles, is currently navigating what he calls "the biggest year of my career." Fresh off the global success of "A Minecraft Movie," the 46-year-old star is juggling a slate of upcoming films and embracing a variety of characters that fulfill long-held ambitions.

It's probably my biggest year of my career.

— Jason MomoaDescribing his current professional success.

"It's probably my biggest year of my career," Momoa told AFP in a recent interview. He shared his enthusiasm for portraying Lobo, an intergalactic bounty hunter in the upcoming "Supergirl" film, describing it as "a childhood dream." His diverse acting portfolio also includes roles in the "Street Fighter" adaptation and the highly anticipated final installment of the "Dune" trilogy.

a childhood dream

— Jason MomoaReferring to his role as Lobo in the upcoming "Supergirl" film.

Momoa, who first gained widespread recognition for his role in "Game of Thrones," also spoke about his collaboration with director Julian Schnabel on "In the Hand of Dante," premiering on Netflix. The actor, who previously starred in the comedic hit "A Minecraft Movie" alongside Jack Black, relished the opportunity to explore comedy. "I always wanted to do comedy. I mean, I've always done action my whole life," he said, noting that playing superheroes felt "inevitable" but that making people laugh offered a different kind of satisfaction.

Minecraft really was huge, you know? We didn't see that coming.

— Jason MomoaReflecting on the unexpected success of "A Minecraft Movie."

Beyond his film work, Momoa has reconnected with the Lego brand as "the Playmaster" for their "Never Stop Playing" campaign. He sees Lego as a vital tool for fostering creativity and imagination in children, a sentiment deeply personal to him. "I grew up with Lego. My children grew up with Lego," he shared, adding that seeing his children's engagement with Lego, especially during voiceover work for "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part," was an "epic moment." The actor also expressed his delight at having Lego create action figures in his likeness, calling it "pretty special."

I always wanted to do comedy. I mean, I've always done action my whole life.

— Jason MomoaDiscussing his enjoyment of comedic roles.
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