Jason Momoa to star in Netflix’s ‘Sweet Girl’

Los Angeles: Jason Momoa is set to star in Netflix’s revenge action film called ‘Sweet Girl’.

The director of the movie is Brian Andrew Mendoza. The ‘Aquaman’ star said he is excited to partner with Netflix once again.

“I’m excited to partner with Netflix once again. I’m putting a dream team together from Brad and Jeff to my best friend, Brian who has been my partner for over ten years. It’s a dream come true to collaborate with him and deliver his vision,” Momoa said.

According to information provided by Netflix, Momoa will play a devastated husband who vows to bring justice to the perpetrators of his wife’s death, while protecting the only family he has left, his daughter
Mendoza has previously collaborated with Momoa as a producer on action drama “Braven” and executive producer on the digital platform’s series ‘Frontier’

Brad Peyton and Jeff Fierson, who also worked on ‘Frontier’, will back the project via their ASAP Entertainment banner, along with and Momoa and Mendoza.

“Brad and I are ecstatic about bringing another project to Netflix, who have truly made us feel like we have a home to make groundbreaking original features and series,” said Fierson. “Additionally, Jason and Brian are like family, so to re-team with them on a movie after working for three seasons of Frontier, is a dream come true. When we first read this script, we knew there was only one actor who could bring the gravitas and depth to the role of Cooper, and that’s Jason. And this is the perfect vehicle for Brian to make his directorial debut,” he added.

Gregg Hurwitz and Philip Eisner have written the screenplay, with Will Staples revising the latest draft.
Martin Kistler is attached to executive produce.