Khal Drogo, Aquaman, Duncan Idaho, and soon, a Helldiver.
Jason Momoa has been tapped to star in the upcoming Helldivers film adaptation from Sony Pictures, according to a new report from Variety. The movie based on the popular co-op alien-shooting PlayStation franchise will release in November 2027.
No other roles or actors were announced at this time, but the movie will be helmed by Justin Lin of Fast & Furious fame. And so PlayStation is continuing its assault on live-action media, following shows like The Last of Us and Twisted Metal, and movies like Uncharted.
Sony’s shows and films have been hit or miss when it comes to critics and fans, but Helldivers seems like it could be a natural translation to the silver screen. A bunch of soldiers diving into dangerous planets to fight robots and aliens? CGI galore, lots of action, and some comedy along the way? Yeah, I can see it.
The tongue-in-cheek propaganda and satire within the Helldivers games seem like a good fit for Momoa, who’s proven himself able to play action roles with a silly sense of humor attached. His career kicked off with the big Khal Drogo role in Game of Thrones 15 years ago, but he’s since tackled iconic characters across a variety of big franchises, so I think he’s suited just fine for the IP.
The cool thing about a Helldivers movie is that it doesn’t necessarily need a stunning plot, and can be carried by the action and comedic tone alone. But anything is possible, especially considering the movie’s scriptwriter. It’s Gary Dauberman, who’s known for horror films such as It, It Chapter Two, and The Nun.
Color me curious. But for now, maybe set aside some time next November to check the flick out, especially if you’re a fan of the game series.
