Though this video has been on the Internet since April of 2012, its viewership has exploded recently as it has been uncovered from the depths of YouTube. Jason Momoa has a knack for being an imposing physical presence with an intense demeanor, rightfully leading him to be cast as Khal Drogo in the first season of “Game of Thrones“. The video below is a brief snippet from one of Momoa’s auditions for the show.
In the audition, Momoa performs a Haka, a war cry originating from the MÄori people of New Zealand. It involves a lot of yelling and hitting your forearms. Unsurprisingly, it is extremely intimidating. If I was behind an audition table and a guy walked in doing this, I would probably give him the part even if he was not right for it. I would just be too scared to say no. Thankfully, Momoa was right for the part.
You can watch the video below. It is only thirty-five seconds, but it is a mesmerizing thirty-five seconds. Let’s see if he can channel this warrior mentality into the regalness of Arthur Curry/Aquaman.
