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Jason Momoa Calls 'Stargate Atlantis' His Acting College

Jason Momoa has opened up about his formative years on the set of "Stargate Atlantis," which he likened to attending college. The actor explained that the show's rigorous schedule and physical demands were crucial training for his future as an action star. He credits the show's stunt coordinators and the loyal sci-fi fan community for their lasting support. Momoa joined the series in its second season, which ran for five years until 2009.

Key Points: Jason Momoa: Stargate Atlantis Was Like College

  • Momoa compared the show to a 4-year college
  • He learned action and stunt work on set
  • The show's fans have supported him throughout his career
  • The experience led him to start writing his own material
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Jason Momoa: 'Stargate Atlantis' was like going to college

Jason Momoa reflects on how 'Stargate Atlantis' was his training ground, teaching him action stunts and preparing him for Hollywood stardom.

"Stargate Atlantis was like going to college, to tell you the truth. - Jason Momoa"

Los Angeles, Feb 1

Hollywood star Jason Momoa reflected on all the things he learned while working on the sci-fi series "Stargate Atlantis" in his 20s.

When promoting his new movie, The Wrecking Crew, the 46-year-old actor said: "Stargate Atlantis was like going to college, to tell you the truth. It was four years of my life, you do 22 episodes, roughly takes about nine months out of the year, and you're pretty much dedicated to that."

He told MovieZine, adding that it took about a "week and a half" to shoot each episode.

"You're really seeing how everything moves. It moves very quickly," he said.

The Aquaman star also explained how the show prepped him to become an action star, given the physicality required for his role as Ronon Dex, reports people.com.

"As far as action goes, that was when I was really cutting my teeth. Our stunt coordinators were amazing. We're all friends, and still to this day, I'm very close to a couple of our stunt performers in Canada," he shared.

"So it was very much like college for me, and after that was when I started writing my own stuff... it gave me a time to grow as an actor and obviously learn all the things I wanted to do as a stunt (performer) - like samurai films and all these things that I loved when I was a kid."

The Aquaman star also explained how the show prepped him to become an action star, given the physicality required for his role as Ronon Dex.

"As far as action goes, that was when I was really cutting my teeth. Our stunt coordinators were amazing. We're all friends, and still to this day, I'm very close to a couple of our stunt performers in Canada," he shared.

"So it was very much like college for me, and after that was when I started writing my own stuff... it gave me a time to grow as an actor and obviously learn all the things I wanted to do as a stunt (performer) - like samurai films and all these things that I loved when I was a kid."

Even further, he said, the fans of the show are people that he still absolutely "adores."

"They've stood with me through everything, and they love Ronon ... and the sci-fi community has just been like the best and always helped and rooted for me. I really respect them and

love them and appreciate them," the Minecraft actor shared.

Stargate Atlantis ran for five seasons from 2004 to 2009. In addition to Momoa, who joined during season 2 in 2005, it featured Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rachel Luttrell, Rainbow Sun Francks and David Hewlett.

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Ananya R
Love his humility and how he gives credit to his stunt team. In Bollywood too, the action directors and stunt performers are the unsung heroes. It's nice when stars acknowledge them. Shows real class. 🙏
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David E
As a fan of the Stargate franchise, this is great to read. Atlantis had a different vibe, and Momoa brought a great physical presence to it. The sci-fi community is indeed very loyal. Glad he recognizes that.
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Priyanka N
Interesting comparison to college. For many actors, long-running TV shows are their training ground. We see the same with Indian TV actors transitioning to films. The discipline of a tight schedule is no joke! Wishing him well for his new movie.
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Siddharth J
Respect for the journey. But honestly, the article feels a bit repetitive? The same points about action and college are mentioned multiple times. Could have been edited better. Still, Momoa seems like a genuine guy who remembers his roots.
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Kavya N
Samurai films! Now that's a dream project I'd love to see him in. His appreciation for the fans is heartwarming. In the age of social media, such lasting bonds between an actor and a show's fandom are special. ❤️

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