Jason Momoa is Thrilled About What His Fast and Furious Villain Drives
Jason Momoa is joining the Fast and Furious for part one of the series’ two-part finale: Fast and Furious 10. The Aquaman star was spotted on set, dressed as a “flamboyant” villain in leather pants and a snakeskin jacket. Here is what he’ll ride and drive to keep up with Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) in Fast X.
Who is Jason Momoa going to be in Fast 10?
Jason Momoa will be playing a villain named Dante. He has filmed scenes chasing Dominic Torreto (Vin Diesel) through the streets of Turin, Italy. The film’s synopsis states that he’s allied with Cipher (Charlize Theron).
Momoa seems excited to play Dante. He described shooting the film as: “[The] Time of my life. I get to be the bad guy finally. I’ve been the good guy for a while.” According to Variety.
When asked to describe his character, Momoa added, “He’s very sadistic and androgynous and he’s a bit of a peacock… He’s got a lot of issues, this guy. He’s definitely got some daddy issues.” Sounds as if Dante will be one of the more unique villains in the franchise’s long history.
What kind of motorcycle does Jason Momoa ride?
Jason Momoa is a huge fan of vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He broke into the film scene when he both directed and starred in 2014’s Road to Paloma. The film featured his personal 1956 Harley-Davidson “Mabel.”
It’s no surprise that he’s added multiple 1939 Harleys and at least one 1941 to his collection. It’s also no surprise that Jason Mamoa has signed on to be a Harley-Davidson brand ambassador.
What kind of motorcycle does Jason Momoa ride in Fast and Furious 10?
Harley-Davidson brand ambassador Jason Momoa will, of course, be riding a Harley as a villain in Fast and Furious 10. Set photos show a bike not currently in production, so it may be one of many prototypes automakers have loaned to the franchise over the years.
Keen-eyed fans photographed Momoa astride this bike during filming in Italy. As the bike looks nothing like production Harley-Davidsons, I posted a picture to my twitter and asked my followers for help identifying it.
@BCBRownell identified the bike’s engine as the upcoming Revolution Max V-twin. Both @Frumbel, @TheThruxtonian, and @ScoutingForZen pointed out that this one-off shared many components with the current Harley Pan America.
The Fast and Furious filmmakers certainly have the resources to build a one-off motorycle for Momoa’s character to ride. But the developmental engine and huge “bar-and-shield” logo outline on the tank make me think Harley Davidson built this bike.
Fast and Furious has a long history of putting actors in cars that fit their personal brands. Jason Statham drove European luxury cars similar to his character in The Transporter and even had a vintage Mini Cooper he said was for “A job in Italy.” This was of course a reference to his role in The Italian Job.
Dwayne Johnson’s Agent Hobbs daily drove a bull-nose Ford Bronco which I believe was a reference to the F-150 of the same generation which was central to his breakout role in 2004’s Walking Tall. I also expect Brie Larson to drive a vintage Datsun 240Z in the new film because of her role as the brand ambassador of Nissan.
It makes perfect sense that Fast and Furious would put Jason Momao, Harley fan and brand ambassador, on a Harley Davidson. See Mamoa’s vintage Harley in the Road to Paloma clip below:
What kind of car does Jason Momoa drive in Fast and Furious 10?
Jason Mamoa will play the villainous Dante in Fast and Furious 10. Among other vehicles, Dante drives a vintage Chevrolet Impala Mamoa describes as “lavender” colored. See the star and his “Fast car” in the video below:
Mamoa’s Impala is sitting on some fat tires, so I expect to see it in a drag racing scene. Perhaps this is how Dante first infiltrates the Toretto’s world.
In scenes filmed in Italy, Dante plays tag with Dom’s new Charger Hellcat while riding his Harley Davidson. A stunt double even jumped a motorcycle over the Charger.
In another scene filmed in Italy, a gold-plated Lamborghini Gallardo led a convoy of bad guys which included some kind of prison transport. Is this flambouyant supercar another one of Dante’s rides? We’ll just have to watch the movie and find out.
Next, find out the fastest Charger from any Fast and Furious movie or watch Jason Momoa’s tour of the Harley factory in the video below: