Jason Momoa went shirtless to show off his toned abs as he posed on the cover of Men’s health for the last May/June issue and admitted that he feels like an “aging superhero.”
The 43-year-old Game Of Thrones alum, who has been announced to star in an upcoming Minecraft movie, explained that he suffered a herniated disc injury while filming the Aquaman sequel in March 2022, which will no longer allow him to play. was able to sit upright.
However, with Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom scheduled to hit theaters on December 20 later this year, and working on his upcoming Apple TV+ series titled Chief Of War, the father-of-two has found other ways to get in shape. to stay.
The actor, who played a villainous role in Fast X, which hits theaters next month on May 19, said he uses kettlebells, band exercises and boxing to maintain his toned physique, though sit-ups are now out of the question .
Posing on the cover, Jason proved himself far from an “aged superhero” and flashed his bulging biceps as he leaned one hand on the back of a Land Rover parked on a sandy shore.
Muscular body: Jason Momoa, 43, went shirtless to show off his toned abs as he posed on the cover of Men’s Health for the latest May/June issue and revealed he feels like an ‘aging superhero’
He also put on a pair of brown shorts as he looked at the sun in the distance.
Filtering through a busy schedule, the star has reprized his role as Aquaman in the upcoming sequel set to premiere late this year, with Ben Affleck, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Kidman, and Amber Heard making appearances.
Speaking to Men’s Health, Momoa admitted that he was surprised by the success of the first film, which has led to a sequel and possibly a third film further into the future.
“Well, to be perfectly honest, I was absolutely stunned that Aquaman was so well received,” he said. “I’ve done great things that no one sees and no one cares about.”
“You just don’t know in this industry,” Jason continued. “I’m not going to do things and think, ‘Oh, I’m going to get $1 billion for this.’ I’ll go in and do my best.’ The DC movie, which was released in 2018, grossed more than $1 billion in total box office sales.
Now that filming for the sequel is done, the Baywatch actor is jumping into another franchise: Fast & The Furious.
Fast X, which premieres next month in May, will also see Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and Rita Moreno on the big screen, with Jason as the villain.
An additional movie, which will be part two, is expected to be released and will finally conclude the beloved franchise.
Keeping fit: The actor, who played a villainous role in Fast X, which hits theaters next month on May 19, said he uses kettlebells, band exercises and boxing to maintain his muscular physique
Hard work: In addition to starring in upcoming films such as Fast X and Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, the Game Of Thrones alum has also been working on his own Apple TV+ project called Chief Of War
‘I saw the first Fast and it was in Brazil [Fast Five]and they’re great — they always are,” the actor recalled.
“I talked to Vin and said, ‘Yo, papa-o, I’m here to support you, but I’m going to do it my way. I’m going to be a bad man, and you’ll want to take me out!” Jason explained it with humor.
The Hawaii native gushed that both Diesel and director, Louis Leterrier, were big supporters of his “weird and bold” choices when it came to portraying his character.
“For the finale of this amazing saga, we wanted to bring in a super interesting and formidable villain,” Vin told Men’s Health.
“It was important to create the space where Jason could feel comfortable producing great work, to shape his character to support a talent’s creative drive,” he added to the publication.
In addition to appearing on the big screen, the star also worked on his own Apple TV+ series titled Chief Of War, which he calls not only his “baby,” but also his “dream” and “holy grail.”
“It’s like my Braveheart or Dances With Wolves. I never thought it would be this big. It’s the hardest, most challenging, most demanding thing I’ve ever done. It’s the last big dream I have left,” he told the outlet.
According to a official summary on the streaming site, the premise tells the story of “the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an Indigenous perspective.”
His ‘dream’: The star has also worked on his own Apple TV+ series titled Chief Of War, which he calls not only his ‘baby’, but also his ‘dream’ and ‘holy grail’; seen in January in Park City, Utah
Bringing the story to life: Jason took on various roles in the nine-episode series, such as starring in the project, as well as directing and co-writing the show
“A Hawaiian war chief joins a bloody campaign to unite the warring islands to save them from the threat of colonization,” the plot continued.
Jason served in various roles in the nine-episode series, such as starring in the project, as well as directing and co-writing the show.
The actor added that Chief Of War is, “for Indigenous kids growing up understanding we were warriors and where we come from and understanding there was a language that was stripped from us.”
The series was filmed on location in both New Zealand and parts of Hawaii, with a firm release date yet to be announced.
While away on another continent, Momoa admitted that he misses his kids, Lola, 15, and Nakoa-Wolf, 14, who he shares with his ex, Lisa Bonet.
The former couple first started dating in 2005 and later tied the knot in 2017. However, in January 2022, the two announced that they had split.
“I get them to send me clips all the time,” he admitted, including videos of climbing, a sport the actor also enjoys. “I see my heart climbing up the wall.”
Importance of family: While Momoa was far away on another continent, he admitted that he misses his kids, Lola, 15, and Nakoa-Wolf, 14, who he shares with his ex, Lisa Bonet; seen with his kids in March 2022 in NYC
“Climbing keeps me grounded in a chaotic world that just wants more from me. It keeps me centered, keeps me in the mud, keeps me humble, and keeps me excited,” he later added.
Jason explained the lessons that can also be learned within the sport. That’s what I’m trying to teach my kids now. There’s nothing worth doing if it doesn’t get difficult and doesn’t become a battle.’
“I can’t see my kids for a long time now. I have to share things with them. I do everything I want to do, everything I was designed to do. And you should. I want my children to know and do that.’
However, speaking to Men’s Health, he admitted that acting “isn’t what I want to do for a living” and has a desire to “go back to making art, painting, writing, you know, starting a family, and then making significant environmental changes.’