'I can really relate': Aquaman star Jason Momoa admits he loves the 'diverse' nature of the comic book character he is bringing to life
He's the latest superhero to be brought to life on the big screen.
But Hollywood star Jason Momoa has given a philosophical take on his big part, saying the fish out-of-water role and triumph over doom themes are all tie into a larger celebration of diversity.
'I love the fact that he is half-and-half [half fish, half man],' the Hollywood actor, 38, said told The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday.
Diversity: Aquaman star Jason Momoa, 38, said his latest film was a celebration of diversity, with his own character being part man, part fish
Starring alongside Nicole Kidman, the Hollywood actor - married to former Cosby show actress Lisa Bonet - said he could relate to his 'mixed,' character, as he is from German-Irish-Native American ancestry raised in the American midwest state of Iowa.
'I can really relate, being born in Hawaii and raised in Iowa ... (and him) coming from this Atlantis-Hawaii and not really feeling accepted in either place,' he told the publication.
The actor said the film would resonate with children from broken homes, and of different races with him proud of being a 'brown skin superhero.'
'I think there's a lot of kids out there that feel that from broken homes so it's cool to see him deal with that.'
Aquaman: The actor, 38, filmed parts of the movie in Queensland with co-stars Nicole Kidman and Amber Heard
The film itself with partly shot in Queensland earlier this year, with the set plunged into turmoil when an animal handler was hurt by a rogue camel in October, during filming.
Not even the beast could halt production of the blockbuster film, with stars Jason Momoa and Amber Heard filming around the Gold Coast's Currumbin Beach straight after it happened.
Fortunately, the woman was not severely injured, and taken to Pindara Private Hospital in a stable condition.
Star turn: The film will be a big part for the part Hawaiian star, who was raised in the midwest state of Iowa
However, it was the second incident involving an animal to occur in four months during filming, after a woman was severely injured last July attempting to save a donkey from a runaway golf cart.
Animal handler Katie Brock endured multiple fractures after being hit by the buggy, as she pushed the donkey out of harm's way.
Suffering broken ribs and a cracked vertebrae, the 54-year-old was rushed to hospital to recover.
The Australian premiere for the film will be next year.
Muscles: The actor regularly shows off his muscles in his Instagram pictures
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