Jason Momoa pulls out of upcoming film adaptation of hit video game franchise helldiverswhich means that Sony Pictures is now on the hunt for a new leading man.
Despite losing its big-name star, the project is still making strides under the direction of Justin Lin.
The feature film is produced by PlayStation Productions and already has a release date set in theaters for November 10, 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news of Momoa’s departure, which comes just a few months after it was first reported in February that he was going to star.
While losing the Aquaman The actor is a hard blow, the studio does not slow down.
In fact, they showed the film to the public during their presentation at CinemaCon earlier this year, after officially announcing the project at last year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Even with the casting shakeup, the creative team behind the scenes remains strong.
The script has already been written by Gary Dauberman, a writer who knows the major franchises and has worked on He and its sequel, as well as the adaptation of the game. Until dawn.
In addition to directing, Justin Lin is also producing the film alongside Hutch Parker and Asad Qizilbash, keeping the high-profile sci-fi action film on track for its 2027 debut.
