Actor Jason Momoa will be stepping behind the camera for his next big film project. Per Variety, it has just been announced that the Aquaman star will team up with producer Peter Safran to develop a biopic about Duke Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian Olympic swimmer who’s said to have popularized surfing as a sport. Momoa and Safran will be producing the feature alongside Susan Miller Carlson and Eric Carlson of Carlson Company while Chris Kekaniokalani Bright (Conviction) will write the screenplay.

Momoa previously narrated the PBS documentary Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha that told the story of Kahanamoku. The late swimmer, who died in 1968, competed in four different Olympic Games, breaking records to become a five-time medalist in the process. His life after the Olympics stayed interesting as he spent three decades serving as a sheriff in Honolulu. Safran said that he has long been interested in turning Kahanamoku’s life story into a feature film.

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As of now, the biopic is untitled and there are no actors in place, so it’s not yet clear who will playa Kahanamoku. What’s known is that the movie will “explore this iconic and gentle man as the legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern day surfing,” according to producers.

“Duke’s story is one that has fascinated me for years,” Safran said. “To now have the opportunity to tell it with the respect that it deserves, in collaboration with Jason, Chris, and the Carlsons, is truly a gift.”

Eric Carlson also noted, “We are all proud to be working with Malama Pono to tell the incredible true story of Duke Kahanamoku, one of America’s most overlooked heroes.”

Jason Momoa Has Plenty of Acting Roles in the Works

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In addition to producing this biopic, Jason Momoa will also have several roles coming up for his fans to watch out for. He will revisit his role as the titular superhero in the upcoming sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom after the first film found tremendous success at the box office. The actor can also be seen as the villain in the sequel Fast X, marking his debut in the Fast and Furious movie series. The upcoming Netflix movie Slumberland will also be starring Momoa in a significant role. He was recently cast in the upcoming action-comedy film Shots, Shots, Shots as well. Meanwhile, the upcoming final season of See will have Momoa putting an end to the series on Apple TV+. The trailer for the third and final season teases an epic battle for the end of the show.

“We are thrilled to share this epic final chapter of See, which delivers all the intense drama, riveting action, and heartfelt emotion fans have come to expect, as well as what we think is a deeply satisfying conclusion to our story,” showrunner Jonathan Tropper said in a statement. “Building a world without sight was a particularly unique and continuous challenge that was met through the passionate and thoughtful collaboration of a phenomenally talented and diverse team both in front of and behind the camera. The show has been a monumental labor of love for all involved, and we are eternally grateful for the way See has been embraced by viewers around the world.”