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Jason Momoa, Oklahoma City'de 'Copperhead' çekimleri sırasında First Americans Museum'u ziyaret etti

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جيسون موموا يتحدث خلال معرض سان دييغو كومك كون الدولي 2018 عن فلم «أكوامان»، في مركز مؤتمرات سان دييغو بمدينة سان دييغو في كاليفورنيا.
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In brief

Oyuncu Jason Momoa, Ekim 2026 boyunca Oklahoma City metropol bölgesinde suç gerilim filmi "Copperhead"in çekimleri için bulunuyor; 22 Ekim'de ailesiyle First Americans Museum'u ziyaret etti. Yerel haber kuruluşları, çekimler sırasında meydana gelen kalabalıkları, merkezde uygulanan yol kapatmalarını ve yapımın 6 Kasım'da tamamlanmadan önce bölge ekonomisine on milyonlarca dolarlık katkı sağlaması beklendiğini bildiriyor.

Jason Momoa has become a familiar face around Oklahoma City this October, as he films the crime thriller "Copperhead" in and around the metro. Local outlets News9 and coverage carried by Yahoo Entertainment describe the actor being spotted in stores, bars and other public spots across Oklahoma City, Mustang and Edmond, with residents gathering to watch filming and share sightings on social media.

A downtown shoot and a museum visit

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, production shut down parts of Robert S. Kerr Avenue and North Broadway Avenue in downtown Oklahoma City for filming outside the Skirvin Hotel, according to a Yahoo Entertainment report on resident reactions. A small crowd gathered across the street to watch, and the crew later moved to the Lake Overholser area to continue shooting the same day.

Two days later, on Thursday, October 22, Momoa and his family toured the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, along with the museum's 39 Restaurant and its FAMstore gift shop, News9 reported. The museum, which presents the history and culture of Oklahoma's 39 tribal nations, said in a statement cited by News9 that it welcomed the visit and framed it as an opportunity to introduce visitors to the state's Indigenous cultures. During the stop, the family viewed artwork and exhibits on Indigenous history and culture.

Why Momoa is in Oklahoma

Momoa is in the state to film "Copperhead," a crime thriller directed by Tulsa native John Swab, whose previous credits include "Body Brokers," "Little Dixie" and "One Day as a Lion," according to Yahoo Entertainment. The film, written by Chad Feehan and J. Todd Scott, follows a veteran detective who joins forces with a young federal agent to unravel a conspiracy after an undercover drug deal turns violent in West Texas.

The ensemble cast also includes Miles Teller, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland. Production, financed by Black Label Media alongside Teller's Lime Tree Productions and Swab's Milk Boy, carries a reported budget of $39.7 million and began filming in September 2026, with shooting scheduled to continue through November 6, Yahoo Entertainment reported.

An economic boost for the metro

The production qualified for state and Oklahoma City film incentives; the OKC Economic Development Trust approved a rebate of up to $1 million for the project, which was code-named "Project Snake," according to Yahoo Entertainment. The same report cited estimates that the shoot will generate about $13.7 million in local spending and an overall community impact of roughly $33.5 million, through hotel stays, restaurant visits and payroll for local crew and extras.

Momoa's reported Oklahoma stops, October 2026
LocationDateWhat happened
Downtown OKC (Robert S. Kerr Ave / N Broadway, near Skirvin Hotel)Oct. 20, 2026Street closures for filming; small crowd watched from across the street
Lake Overholser areaOct. 20, 2026Production moved here to continue filming the same day
First Americans Museum, 39 Restaurant, FAMstoreOct. 22, 2026Momoa and family toured exhibits and shopped; museum issued welcome statement
Stores and bars in OKC, Mustang, EdmondOngoing through OctoberInformal public sightings reported by locals and local news

We were so happy to host Indigenous baddie Jason Momoa and his ohana at FAM... an honor to share the distinct, living cultures of the 39 tribal nations in Oklahoma.

— First Americans Museum statement, cited by News9

What is known and what isn't

Questions

What movie is Jason Momoa filming in Oklahoma City?
He is filming the crime thriller "Copperhead," directed by Tulsa native John Swab, about a detective and a federal agent unraveling a conspiracy tied to a drug deal gone violent in West Texas, according to Yahoo Entertainment.
When did Jason Momoa visit the First Americans Museum?
He and his family visited on Thursday, October 22, 2026, touring the museum, 39 Restaurant and FAMstore, News9 reported.
When does 'Copperhead' filming wrap in Oklahoma?
Production is scheduled to continue through November 6, 2026, according to Yahoo Entertainment.
Who else is in the cast of 'Copperhead'?
Alongside Momoa, the film stars Miles Teller, Tenoch Huerta, Adria Arjona and Kiefer Sutherland.
What economic impact is the production expected to have on Oklahoma City?
Reports cite an estimated $13.7 million in local expenditures and about $33.5 million in overall community impact, with the city approving a rebate of up to $1 million for the project.

Sources

  1. News9 — Jason Momoa visits First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City during 'Copperhead' filming
  2. Yahoo Entertainment — Downtown, OKC residents react to Momoa-led 'Copperhead' filming
  3. Yahoo Entertainment — Jason Momoa, Oklahoma director John Swab filming 'Copperhead' in downtown OKC

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