You might’ve first seen the chiseled physique of Jason Momoa combing the Hawaiian sand as Jason Ioane on “Baywatch.” Or if you’re a sci-fi/fantasy zealot, perhaps it was in “Stargate Atlantis,” or resurrecting Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic Conan the Barbarian character. But most likely you first discovered Momoa as Khal Drogo, the ruthless and impeccably mascaraed liege of the Dothraki on “Game of Thrones.” Since that career-making turn the life-loving actor has exploded across countless cinematic universes, taking on marquee roles in “Fast X,” “Dune” and most famously “Aquaman” as one of the most enjoyable characters in all the DC Universe.
Now he’s simply known as action megastar Jason Momoa, of course. When he’s not duking it out with Dominic Toretto on a flaming bridge or saving Atlantis from the surface world, via his “On the Roam” series Momoa dedicates his downtime to shining a light on American craftsmen and artisans who move his poet heart. We recently spoke with the actor about these various missions, from how he conceived his acclaimed Max show to directing passion projects with brands he’s organically connected with.
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