Jason Momoa Drops Out of Sony’s ‘Helldivers’ Film

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According to The Dish on Deadline, Jason Momoa has exited the Justin Lin-directed Sony Pictures film adaptation of Helldivers, a video game franchise developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. The announcement, first reported by Deadline, marks a significant shift in the project’s production, though no official reasoning for Momoa’s departure has been disclosed.

The film, which was previously set for a November 10, 2027 release, had been positioned as a high-profile collaboration between Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions. Momoa’s involvement was a major draw, as the actor has consistently been linked to large-scale action projects, including roles in Dune: Part Two and The Wrecking Crew. His exit leaves the lead role unfulfilled, though no replacement has been announced.

Justin Lin, known for directing Furious 7 and Fast & Furious 6, had been scheduled to helm the film, which is based on the 2015 Helldivers game. The sequel, Helldivers 2, launched in 2024 and sold over 12 million units across platforms, including PS5, PC, and Xbox. The game’s narrative follows an elite unit of soldiers, the Helldivers, as they