Jason Momoa is bringing the DC Comics character Lobo to life in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and DC Studios' co-head James Gunn is teasing his performance.

Momoa texting Gunn as soon as possible to pitch himself as Lobo shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans of the actor, who has spoken publicly in the past about his desire to play the alien bounty hunter in a live-action DC project.

DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran have shared some big DCU updates, revealing where things stand with Lanterns and Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow. We also have news on the animated Dynamic Duo.

Jason Momoa unashamedly chased the job of playing anti-hero Lobo for DC by sending a foul-mouthed text message. The actor, 45, known for his portrayal of Aquaman, reached out to movie bosses about playing the seemingly invincible bounty hunter after learning of James Gunn and Peter Safran's appointments as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios.

James Gunn has revealed the text Jason Momoa sent him about Lobo the day it was announced Gunn and Peter Safran would be taking over as co-CEOs of DC Studios. Momoa has been cast as Lobo in the DCU and will appear in the upcoming Supergirl movie,

DC Studios head James Gunn posted a screenshot text from Jason Momoa on the day they first discussed the 'Aquaman' star playing Lobo in 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow': 'I’ve loved watching Jason bring him to life & can’t wait to share that with all of you.