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DC's Ultra-Violent Lobo Film: What We Missed
17 Dec
Summary
- Writer envisioned Jason Momoa as Lobo before his casting.
- Michael Bay was attached to direct the R-rated film.
- The script mocked DC's past cinematic failures humorously.
A long-abandoned R-rated Lobo movie, intended for DC's violent bounty hunter, has resurfaced through its writer's revelations. Jason Fuchs described a vision featuring Jason Momoa, whom he mentally cast as Lobo early on, and Michael Bay as director. This project aimed for unhinged comic-book chaos, a stark contrast to what was ultimately produced.
The script reportedly integrated self-deprecating humor, even lampooning DC's past cinematic efforts like Batman v Superman. The film's extreme tone and ultraviolence were likely too unconventional for Warner Bros. during a period of DC universe uncertainty. Studios were hesitant about R-rated comic adaptations before Deadpool's success.
With James Gunn leading the new DCU and emphasizing creative freedom, the stars appear to be aligning for such a project. Jason Momoa is officially slated to portray Lobo, and audiences are more receptive to unconventional comic book films. This resurgence makes the possibility of a brutally funny, R-rated Lobo film seem overdue.
