With his FastX performance, Jason Momoa tosses the classic FastAndFurious villain trope out this window and races toward a different future.
The Fast & Furious franchise has captivated audiences worldwide with its high-octane action, thrilling car chases, and charismatic characters. From gravity-defying stunts to adrenaline-pumping thrills that keep audiences on the edge of their seats, Dominic Toretto and co. have kept fans hooked for two decades. Yet in the franchise's latest installment, Fast X, we see a welcome change to those tired patterns in Jason Momoa's performance as Dante Reyes.
Exactly who is responsible for the extent of Dante Reyes' queer codedness isn't totally clear, yet it is important to explore the pitfall of this narrative choice. In Fast X, Momoa's portrayal of Reyes exhibits a flamboyant and campy demeanor, reminiscent of stereotypical LGBTQ+ traits often associated with villainous characters. This technique, known as queer coding, is prevalent in media and perpetuates the idea that queerness is synonymous with strangeness, villainy, or otherness.
Because why not let the character be ambiguous about who he sleeps with when so much of the film is devoted to heteronormative life and family. Reyes could simply be in touch with his feminine side as evidenced by his nail polish use and hairstyle. Momoa plays Reyes with the wide-eyed maniac energy that sets him up as a Joker arch-type for Toretto. His crazy schemes, paired with his wild laughter and affinity for chaos make him the perfect foil for the Fast gang.
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