In addition to his appearances in "Johnson Family Vacation" (2004), and "" (2005–2009), Momoa was cast as Roman in four episodes of the comedy-drama television series "The Game" (2009). He portrayed the title protagonist in "Conan the Barbarian" (2011), a reimagining of the 1982 film of the same name and a role made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Momoa gained his role of Khal Drogo on HBO's "Game of Thrones" through his audition, in which he performed a Haka, one of many intimidating Māori dances traditionally used to convey a challenge to an opponent, or a welcome to a visitor.