This fall, some of DC Comics' most iconic characters will unite on the big screen for Warner Bros.' highly-anticipatedDC ComicsadaptationJustice League. As we saw in previously-released behind-the-scenes footage, the cast seemed to have a blast filming this movie, which brings a diverse group of superheroes together on the big screen, with A-list talent (Ben Affleck), rising stars (Ezra Miller) and respected action icons (Jason Momoa). Now that production has since wrapped,Jason Momoahas offered some unique insight into the film, revealing who his favorite cast member is.
The Hollywood Reportercaught up withJason Momoawho was promoting his new TV seriesFrontier, when he was asked a number of rapid-fire questions related to the highly-anticipatedJustice League movie, such as his first reaction to meeting bothBen Affleck(Batman) andGal Gadot(Wonder Woman), which was apparently a very high-pitched scream. He gave a slightly longer answer when asked who the “best” member of theJustice Leaguecast was. Here’s what the actor had to say below.
“Flash.Ezra Miller. The best person in it? Yeah, he’s like my little brother.”
Last month, Warner Bros. announced thefull Justice League castwhich includesBen Affleckas Batman,Henry Cavillas Superman,Gal Gadotas Wonder Woman,Jason Momoaas Aquaman,Ezra Milleras The Flash,Ray Fisheras Cyborg,Amy Adamsas Lois Lane,Willem Dafoeas Nuidis Vulko,Jesse EisenbergasLex Luthor,Jeremy Ironsas Alfred Pennyworth,Diane Laneas Martha Kent,Connie Nielsenas Queen Hippolyta, andJ.K. Simmonsas Commissioner Gordon. While most of those actors were previously confirmed, it was the first time we officially heard that Lex Luthor is returning forJustice League, following the events ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This cast list did not confirm a rumor thatCiaran Hindsis playing the villainous Steppenwolf, who was seen in a deleted scene ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Henry Cavillrecently offered some interesting comments about theJustice Leaguestory, hinting that, when he is finally resurrected from the dead, after making his heroic sacrifice at the end ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, he will get into a heated argument withBen Affleck’s Batman as to who the leader of theJustice Leaguereally is. It still hasn’t been revealed when Superman will be resurrected in theJustice Leaguestory, but we saw at the end ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicethat he may not have been fully deceased when he was committed to the Earth at his funeral.
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes-Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash-it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.Zack SnyderdirectsJustice Leaguefrom a script byChris Terrio. Warner Bros. has set a November 17 release date forJustice Leaguewhich has that date to itself. Take a look atJason Momoa’s brief video interview where he discussesJustice Leaugeand more.
