December will be a huge month for Jason Momoa, the Hawaiian American. The biggest role in his career, that of Aquaman, will premiere Dec. 21 and he will host Saturday Night Live on Dec. 8.
Momoa is enjoying a hot period in his career right now. In addition to SNL and playing a super hero, his hit Netflix adventure series, Frontier, debuted recently for its third season.
His role as Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones, HBO’s megahit, is what launched his string of good fortune. As the series comes to an end in 2019, his portrayal as the leader of the Dothraki and the husband of Daenerys Targaryen, the once and future Khaleesi, Mother of Dragons, has put another spotlight on him.
Momoa, at 6’4″ and with a physique and a glare that can kill, he is an imposing actor. He is not known for his comedic skills, but as Aquaman, he delivers one-liners like a pro, in contrast to the other deadly serious DC superheroes, ie. Batman and Superman.
He was practically giddy with glee when he learned he was going to host SNL as part of promoting the Aquaman premiere. His response to ET, says it all (tongue in cheek):
The only thing that would make the SNL occasion even more perfect? He would love turn his SNL appearance into a family affair by being joined by his wife, actress Lisa Bonet , and stepdaughter, Zoe Kravitz. That hasn’t been confirmed but, as an impish smile comes across his face, he says that’s something he’s working on.
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