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Known for portraying the DC superhero Aquaman, Jason Momoa started his acting career in the late 90s with the Television seriesBaywatch Hawaii.Over the years, he has solidified his presence in the industry, landing roles in major franchises like the DC Extended Universe andFast and Furious.And the actor seems to hold his recent projects in higher regard than his earlier works, as he has shared that he does not let his kids watch his earlier movies and shows.
WhileGame of Thronesis an obvious exception, the actor seems more adamant about restricting his children from watching one of the initial films of his career,Conan the Barbarian.
Jason Momoa’s Children Are Not Allowed to See His Earlier Work
Speaking to Australian radio showFitzy and Wippa,Jason Momoaopened up about his stance on his children Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, whom he shares with ex-wife Lida Bonet, watching his movies and shows. And the actor has set strict boundaries regarding which of his projects his kids are allowed to watch.
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Describing his children as his“biggest fans,”Momoa shared that they are only allowed to see his recent work in movies likeDune, Sweet Girl,andAquaman.“They got to see a lot of stuff that Papa’s been doing,” he said, as perEntertainment Weekly.
However, the father of two asserted that they can only“see the new things,”explaining that his initial projects likeBaywatch HawaiiandConan the Barbarianare not even brought up in conversations at home.“We don’t say the B-word at home!”Momoa said as he explained,
“The earlier things in my career, you can’t see that—We hide all of that mate! Never happened mate!—There’s stuff that you just… they can’t watch Conan [the Barbarian]”
Released in 2011,Conan the Barbarianfeatured Momoa in a role previously portrayed by action star Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, the 2011 film was heavily panned by critics and was a box office bomb, a potential reason why Momoa does not want his children to see the movie.
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Jason Referred toConan the Barbarianas ‘A Big Pile of Sh-t’
Jason Momoa’sConan the Barbarianfailed to leave a lasting impression due to its perceived lack of quality and depth compared to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1982 classic. In a conversation withGQ, the actor 44-year-old actor shared his candid thoughts on his career, admitting that he has been part of projects that“really sucked.”
And he described the 2011 film as one of them.“Conan [the Barbarian] was one of them,”said. The Slumberland star further shared,“It’s one of the best experiences I had, and it [was] taken over and turned into a big pile of sh*t.”
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The film not only received negative reviews from critics and audiences but also went on to be a box office failure, making only $63.5 million on an estimated budget of $90 million. However, its failure did little to hinder Momoa’s career trajectory, as he continues to enjoy success and acclaim in the industry.
Jason Momoa’sConan the Barbarianis available on Prime Video.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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