Los Angeles - UPI
Jason Momoa is Aquaman the "one true king" in a new still from an upcoming superhero flick.
Director Zack Snyder tweeted the first photo of Momoa in character early Friday and wrote in the caption: "There is only one true King."
The snapshot sees the Hawaii native sporting multiple tattoos on his chest and arms as he holds a trident. Momoa's chracter isn't blonde like the cartoon version of the DC Comics superhero. Instead, he sports dark black-and-white tresses and a full beard.
The actor will portray the role in the upcoming film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and is schedule to reprise the part in future Justice League films including Aquaman, in 2018.
In the books, Aquaman is the king of the seven seas and the reluctant ruler of Atlantis.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice stars Henry Cavil as Clark Kent/Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne. The film will be released on March 25, 2016.
Momoa is best known for his roles in television's Baywatch Hawaii, Stargate Atlantis and Game of Thrones.