Grant Morrison Calls Jason Momoa’s Lobo Performance Baffling Following Supergirl Box Office Struggles
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Legendary writer Grant Morrison shares a harsh verdict on Jason Momoa's Lobo performance in the recent Supergirl film, adding to discussions around the movie's disappointing box office and the future of the DCU.
Comic book legend Grant Morrison has shared a blunt critique of the DC Universe film Supergirl via their Substack, praising lead actor Millie Alcock while offering harsh words for Jason Momoa as Lobo. Morrison singled out Momoa's bounty hunter role as one of the worst performances they have ever seen in a film, pointing out that the character felt deeply out of place despite appearing to be a natural fit for the actor on paper. IGN noted that Momoa's limited screen time felt tacked on, serving primarily to add a few fun one-liners rather than driving the narrative forward in a meaningful way.
Morrison also pointed to structural flaws in the film, arguing that the plot completely fell apart in the second act due to logical oversights regarding characters like Krypto and the main antagonist. Following a disappointing global box office run that pulled in just $126 million, the film has put fresh pressure on DC Studios as they build out their interconnected slate across film and television. Leadership remains committed to the long-term strategy, with James Gunn currently deep in production on the upcoming Man of Tomorrow.
Despite the rocky theatrical debut for Supergirl, Alcock is still slated to reprise her role in future projects as the DCU pivots toward upcoming releases like the Clayface body horror film and the conclusion of the HBO series Lanterns. Meanwhile, Momoa has remained vocal about his future as the intergalactic bounty hunter, insisting that any potential standalone Lobo project would need an R-rating to stay true to the character's chaotic roots.
Tags: DC Universe, Movies, Comics, Entertainment, Streaming
Original article: IGN South Africa