Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jason Momoa
How Jason Momoa built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa, an American actor, began his career on Baywatch: Hawaii. He gained wider recognition for his roles as Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis and Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones. Momoa has also starred in lead roles in Frontier and See.
2004: Appearance in Johnson Family Vacation
In 2004, Jason Momoa appeared in the film Johnson Family Vacation.
2004: Main Cast on North Shore
In 2004, Jason Momoa was in the main cast of the Fox drama North Shore as Frankie.
2005: Appearance in Stargate Atlantis
From 2005, Jason Momoa appeared as Ronon in Stargate Atlantis, and learned martial arts for the role.
2005: Main Cast on North Shore
In 2005, Jason Momoa was in the main cast of the Fox drama North Shore as Frankie.
2009: Appearance in The Game
In 2009, Jason Momoa was cast as Roman in four episodes of the comedy-drama television series The Game.
2009: Appearance in Stargate Atlantis
Until 2009, Jason Momoa appeared as Ronon in Stargate Atlantis, and learned martial arts for the role.
2011: Portrayal of Conan the Barbarian
In 2011, Jason Momoa portrayed the title protagonist in Conan the Barbarian, a reimagining of the 1982 film.
March 2014: Joining Sugar Mountain
In March 2014, Jason Momoa joined the cast of the dark comedy/thriller indie film Sugar Mountain.
April 2014: Premiere of Road to Paloma at Sarasota Film Festival
In April 2014, Road to Paloma, directed and co-written by Momoa, premiered at the Sarasota Film Festival.
June 2014: Cast as Aquaman
In June 2014, Jason Momoa was reported to have been cast as Arthur Curry / Aquaman.
July 15, 2014: Theatrical Release of Road to Paloma
On July 15, 2014, Road to Paloma had a limited theatrical release in New York City and Los Angeles, along with a VOD release.
August 2014: Starring in Wolves and Debug
In August 2014, Jason Momoa portrayed Connor in the Canadian horror action film Wolves, and starred in the Sci-fi horror movie Debug.
February 2015: Announcement of Role in The Bad Batch
In February 2015, it was announced that Jason Momoa would portray a cannibal in the drama thriller film The Bad Batch.
2015: Starring in The Red Road
In 2015, Jason Momoa starred as Phillip Kopus in the SundanceTV drama series The Red Road.
2016: Portrayal of Declan Harp in Frontier
From 2016, Jason Momoa portrayed Declan Harp in the Canadian historical drama television series Frontier.
March 2017: Cast in Just Cause Film Series
In March 2017, it was announced that Jason Momoa would play Rico Rodriguez in the official Just Cause film series.
2017: Starring in Justice League
In 2017, Jason Momoa played Aquaman in a leading role in the ensemble film Justice League and its director's cut, Zack Snyder's Justice League.
February 2, 2018: Release of Braven
On February 2, 2018, the Canadian action film Braven, starring Jason Momoa, was released.
July 2018: Cast in Apple's See
In July 2018, Jason Momoa was cast for Apple's post-apocalyptic drama series See.
2018: Starring in Aquaman Solo Film
In 2018, Jason Momoa starred in the Aquaman solo film, which was released in late 2018. He also reprised this role in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part.
2018: Portrayal of Declan Harp in Frontier
Until 2018, Jason Momoa portrayed Declan Harp in the Canadian historical drama television series Frontier.
February 2019: Cast as Duncan Idaho in Dune
In February 2019, Jason Momoa was cast as Duncan Idaho in the Denis Villeneuve film Dune.
2019: Protest Against Thirty Meter Telescope
In 2019, Jason Momoa participated in protests against the building of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea, a sacred site for native Hawaiians.
February 2020: Super Bowl LIV Commercial and Music Teaser
In February 2020, Jason Momoa appeared in a halftime commercial for Rocket Mortgage during Super Bowl LIV. He also appeared in the teaser for "Scary Little Green Men" by Ozzy Osbourne from his album Ordinary Man.
2021: Portrayal of Duncan Idaho in Dune
In 2021, Momoa played Duncan Idaho in the science fiction film Dune.
January 2022: Cast as Villain in Fast X
In January 2022, Jason Momoa joined the cast of Fast X as the main villain, Dante Reyes.
June 2024: Cast in Carnival: At the End of Days
In June 2024, Jason Momoa was cast in the upcoming comedy film Carnival: At the End of Days.
December 2024: Cast as Lobo in Supergirl
In December 2024, Jason Momoa was announced to play Lobo in the DC Universe film Supergirl.
May 2025: Confirmed Role as Blanka in Street Fighter Reboot
In May 2025, Jason Momoa was confirmed for the role of Blanka in the Street Fighter reboot film.
2025: Starring in A Minecraft Movie
In 2025, Momoa is scheduled to star in the fantasy adventure comedy film A Minecraft Movie.
June 26, 2026: Scheduled Release of Supergirl
On June 26, 2026, the DC Universe film Supergirl, starring Jason Momoa as Lobo, is scheduled to be released.
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