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Before finding fame as DCEU’s Aquaman, actor Jason Momoa was known for his role as Khal Drogo in the HBO seriesGame of Thrones, based on author George R.R. Martin’s book series. However, Momoa’s time on the show lasted only one season due to his character’s grim fate in the source material.
Despite killing off Momoa’s character, Martin regretted letting go of the actor after he was signed on for theAquamansolo film and other DCEU projects under Zack Snyder. Moreover, Martin had kind words to say about Momoa’s casting as Aquaman. Here is why Martin regretted having to let off Jason Momoa after his time as Khal Drogo had run its course.
George R.R. Martin Regretted Letting Jason Momoa LeaveGame of ThronesRole Behind
Jason Momoafirst rose to prominence with his performance in the action-drama seriesBaywatch: Hawaii. While fans might now know him as Arthur Curry / Aquaman in Zack Snyder’s DCEU, the role that catapulted him to stardom was ofKhal Drogo in HBO’sGame of Thrones.
In the series, Momoa appears as Khal Drogo, a fierce warlord of the Dothraki tribe who married Daenerys Targaryen. However, Drogo dies from sepsis during the first season finale. After departing the series, Momoa was cast as Aquaman in June 2014.
During an interview withMTVlater that year, authorGeorge R.R. Martin, whose books serve as the source material forGame of Thrones, was asked about Momoa’s casting as Aquaman.
“It’s pretty extraordinary. Jason Momoa is fantastic. He was wonderful as Khal Drogo. I wish we could’ve kept him for another ten seasons.”
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Martin made the above statement voicing his regret about Momoa’s short tenure on the hit fantasy-drama series. At the same time, Martin revealed that he had once discussed a prequel series focusing on Khal Drogo with the actor. Nonetheless, given Momoa’s commitments to the DCEU, Martin doubted that the idea would ever come to fruition.
Jason Momoa Praised George R.R. Martin Despite HisGame of ThronesCharacter’s Death
During a separate interview conducted in July 2014, Momoa was asked about his thoughts on George R.R. Martin’s writing. Initially, Momoa joked that he was unhappy with Martin for killing hisGame of Thronescharacter. However, Momoa quickly turned to praise the author, stating (viaThe Hollywood Reporter):
“After George killed me off, I was really upset because I went to go get the book at Barnes & Noble, and I was really bummed that I was dead. But it’s brilliant writing.”
Meanwhile, Momoa noted that Martin was still not completely done with the book series and pitched for his character to be revived. However, as the television series ran its course, Momoa did not get to reprise his role aside from a brief appearance in season 2.
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After leaving Khal Drogo behind, Momoa found success with his role as Aquaman in the DCEU, with the character’s first solo filmgrossingover $ 1.152 billion. Momoa made a handful of appearances as Aquaman in other DCEU projects, including a sequel, whichdid not financially perform as well as the first installment.
Game of ThronesandAquamanare both streaming on Max.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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