Is Jason Momoa Really Singing in the T-Mobile Commercial?
A closer look at whether Aquaman’s vocals in the Flashdance–style T-Mobile ad are for real
(By Carmichael Phillip)
The Big Question: Did Jason Momoa Actually Sing?
If you’ve seen the T-Mobile Super Bowl commercial featuring Jason Momoa, Zach Braff, and Donald Faison, you might be wondering whether Momoa really sang in it — or if it was just lip-syncing or heavy studio trickery. The good news: yes, according to multiple sources, Momoa did sing. But there’s nuance — he wasn’t entirely untouched by production enhancements.
In interviews, Braff confirmed that all three performers used their real voices. He said:
“Autotune is helping me and Jason out a bit, but yeah, we’re all singing.”
So while Momoa didn’t sing completely raw, his parts were not entirely dubbed or mimed — he lent his own voice, with a little help from pitch correction.
How Did Momoa Feel About Singing?
According to Momoa himself, singing was a new challenge. In a People interview, he admitted:
“It’s my first time singing, first time dancing.”
He said he was initially nervous about taking on a musical spot — especially because he’s not usually cast for comedy or singing roles.
But despite his hesitation, he jumped in. People reports that Braff and Faison were “so supportive” on set.
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And according to The List, original Flashdance star Jennifer Beals was also on set and gave input — though she said Momoa “didn’t need any support … he knows what he’s doing and he’s phenomenal.”
What Do the Commercial’s Creators Say?
From the production side, the ad is intentionally a throwback. The spot is built around a parody of Irene Cara’s “Flashdance … What a
In the narrative, Braff and Faison knock on Momoa’s door, telling him they came to party — but he explains his party is canceled because his “cable internet guy” never showed up.
That sets up the segue into the song about switching to T-Mobile Home Internet.
Braff and Faison didn’t just perform — they also had a hand in creating the concept for the ad, working closely with T-Mobile and the production team.
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The result: a deliberately theatrical, dance-heavy sequence, complete with a water-drench moment that echoes the iconic “wet chair” scene from Flashdance.
How Well Did Momoa Do Vocally?
From what people behind the scenes have said, he did really well. Braff praised his singing and dancing chops, saying Momoa “hit all those notes” and even learned the choreography in just a few minutes.
According to The List, Momoa’s vocals were “impressive,” though not entirely untouched — Braff said he and Momoa leaned on some auto-tune for pitch correction.
This kind of help isn’t uncommon in commercial music production, especially for a parody jingle tied to a big-budget ad campaign. The goal here isn’t to make a studio album — it’s to create a catchy, entertaining number that reinforces the product message.
What’s the Public Saying?
Reactions have been… mixed. Some viewers are charmed by seeing Momoa in a different light — singing, dancing, doing water-drama — and think it’s a fun, unexpected move.
Jennifer Beals on set reportedly loved the homage.
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But others aren’t impressed. On Reddit, some users call the commercial “cringe” or feel Momoa’s vocals (and everyone else’s) are overly produced or pitchy.
Even so, many agree: yes, it is his voice — even if it’s been polished in post.
So, Is It His Real Voice?
Yes — for the most part. Momoa sang for this commercial. His vocals are real, but they weren’t left completely untouched: some auto-tune and studio enhancements were applied to help him hit the notes and make the song sound smooth.
If someone told you it was fully dubbed by a professional singer, that’s not accurate. And if someone told you he sang exactly like Irene Cara in the original “Flashdance … What a Feeling,” that would be a stretch. But for a big-budget musical ad? He did very well, especially for his first time.
Why T-Mobile’s Approach Makes Sense
Casting Momoa in a musical commercial is a bold move: he’s best known for his action work (Aquaman, Game of Thrones), not singing or comedy. By having him actually sing (instead of lip-syncing), T-Mobile makes the ad more genuine — giving viewers something fresh and surprising.
Adding auto-tune is smart, too: it ensures the vocals are polished enough for a high-stakes, high-exposure spot (Super Bowl ads don’t exactly favor raw, scratchy singing). And working with Braff and Faison, who have a proven track record of making fun, musical ads, helps T-Mobile lean into creative storytelling rather than just product specs.
Final Verdict: Yes — Jason Momoa Really Does Sing (a Bit)
To answer the question straight-up: Yes, Jason Momoa really sang his part in the T-Mobile commercial, and yes, it’s mostly his own voice. He wasn’t miming or lip-syncing to someone else’s vocals. But to make the performance polished and Super Bowl-ready, the production team leaned into auto-tune and studio help.
It’s not a studio-album-level performance — it’s a commercial. T-Mobile’s goal was to entertain, surprise, and land a memorable message, and part of that was showing a different side of Momoa: not just a strong, action-hero type, but someone who can let loose, dance, and even sing.
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