Jason Momoa has pulled out of the upcoming film adaptation of the popular video game franchise Hell diverswhich means Sony Pictures is now on the hunt for a new leading man.
Despite losing its big name star, the project is still moving forward under the direction of Justin Lin.
The feature film is being produced by PlayStation Productions and already has a theatrical release date locked in on November 10, 2027.
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the news of Momoa’s departure, which comes just a few months after it was first reported in February that he would star.
While losing Aquaman the actor is a bit of a hit, the studio isn’t slowing down.
They actually teased the film to the audience during their CinemaCon presentation earlier this year after officially announcing the project at last year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Even with the casting shakeup, the behind-the-scenes creative team remains strong.
The script has already been written by Gary Dauberman, a writer who knows his way around major franchises having worked on The and its sequel, as well as the game adaptation Until Dawn.
In addition to directing, Justin Lin is also producing the film alongside Hutch Parker and Asad Qizilbash, keeping the high-profile sci-fi actioner well on track for its 2027 debut.
