INTERVIEW: Jason Momoa (Ronon Dex)

GateWorld · #1 June 11th, 2008, 08:44 PM

INTERVIEW:
BLOOD AND TEARS
GateWorld talks with Jason Momoa

We get the lowdown from Jason Momoa on Season Five, Ronon's dark side, and his pain and suffering both on and off camera.

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queen_hathor · #2 June 12th, 2008, 04:35 AM

Interesting article!

GW: So you're going to continue to wear the wig throughout the year?

JM: Yeah. SCI FI won't let me cut it.

^^ What a bunch of t**sers!!!

GateDragon · #3 June 12th, 2008, 04:36 AM

scifi's just covering there butts ......it's their show

queen_hathor · #4 June 12th, 2008, 05:29 AM

I don't see what difference it makes though... he's not Samson, it's the same character - dreads or not!!!

GateDragon · #5 June 12th, 2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by queen_hathor

I don't see what difference it makes though... he's not Samson, it's the same character - dreads or not!!!

so if RDA shaved his head would it be the same

i loved the interview looking forward to season 5

pilgrim soul · #6 June 12th, 2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by GateDragon

so if RDA shaved his head would it be the same

Yes! Of course it would be the same.

Michael Shanks cut his hair and did it affect Jackson's character in anyway? Did it make his character less believable? Did his popularity plummet after he'd cut his hair? No?

What about Teal'c? He was an alien so its essential to keep the same look - but wait a minute he grew hair. Yet some how we still managed to see him as Teal'c.

Actors change hairstyles all the time - I really don't think that Ronon would be any less popular whether he has dreads, short hair or is completely bald.

Jason had a perfectly valid reason for wanting to be rid of them - you think the network would have been a bit more understanding.

queen_hathor · #7 June 12th, 2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pilgrim soul

Jason had a perfectly valid reason for wanting to be rid of them - you think the network would have been a bit more understanding.

Precisely!!

jckfan55 · #8 June 12th, 2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by queen_hathor

I don't see what difference it makes though... he's not Samson, it's the same character - dreads or not!!!

I agree. I think we know Ronan well enough by now that he doesn't need dreads to distinguish him. None of the other Satedans we saw had them, so it's not a cultural thing. If they're afraid of a big change, I'm sure the writers could come up with some explanation for the new look.
I can't believe SciFi is willing to risk an actor's health.

On second thought, yes I can.

Appalling.

jckfan55 · #9 June 12th, 2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pilgrim soul

What about Teal'c? He was an alien so its essential to keep the same look - but wait a minute he grew hair. Yet some how we still managed to see him as Teal'c.

It took years for CJ to persuade them to let him grow hair. And as you say, the (SG) world didn't come to an end when he did. They never explained why Teal'c was bald anyway. The other Jaffa we saw had regular hair.

I don't think the network types give the audience enough credit. We're talking a hairstyle change, not a personality change.

queen_hathor · #10 June 12th, 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jckfan55

I can't believe SciFi is willing to risk an actor's health.

On second thought, yes I can.

Appalling.

I can believe it too!!

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Originally Posted by jckfan55

I don't think the network types give the audience enough credit. We're talking a hairstyle change, not a personality change.

Well said

starfox · #11 June 13th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Props to Jason for being so candid. Ronon's relationships with other characters aren't really explored, we don't really get to see him getting along with anyone other than Sheppard and Teyla, and these are all things that should probably be looked at before we jump into a love triangle.

Also, Sci-Fi needs to let him do the show sans dreads. In addition to the lost opportunity for a character moment, it's just stupid to put an actor through physical pain for a hairstyle. This isn't Keri Russell we're talking about; the world will not end if we see Ronon without his locs. If he injures himself badly he could very well sue the network and have a good case.

gateraid · #12 June 13th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Um, wow. That's a surprisingly frank interview. Is it just me or are the actors getting more vocal in criticising the show?
I agree with some of his assertions. He does seem to have a good grasp of what is appropriate for the character. IMO.

jenks · #13 June 13th, 2008, 07:07 PM

To be fair he has never been shy in interviews.

TheGreatLordGeorge · #14 June 19th, 2008, 06:15 PM

I appreciate his honesty, sci fi sucks.

Salamas · #15 July 13th, 2008, 05:42 AM

Eh, why does it say "Video Interview"? I can't find a video for it...

Darren · #16 July 13th, 2008, 04:17 PM

Oopsy ... Jason's newest interview is text-only. Sorry!

Iyakamae · #17 July 13th, 2008, 05:54 PM

He had some very interesting things to say. I too can't believe that he was candid during the interview as he was.

It's appalling that the Sci Fi network is so overly controlling that they won't let the guy have short hair. What would Ronon loose all of his aggressive manhood? And the fact that they were willing to spend that much money on hair is pretty disgraceful. Surely they could put their money to better use. Say, I don't know more special effects?

Salamas · #18 July 14th, 2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Darren

Oopsy ... Jason's newest interview is text-only. Sorry!

And now my heart's broken.

Was so looking forward to video or audio.

Amazing interview, loved hearing about his opinion on things.

Such a shame they didn't let him cut the dreads, it would've been amazing to see his and everyone's reaction to him not having them anymore.

Amalthea · #19 July 18th, 2008, 08:46 PM

I was looking forward to the scene they wrote where he cuts them all off, myself. I pictured something very dramatic happening. Oh well. Put it on the shelf for when they eventually relent.