Aquaman 2 Director Responds to Controversy Surrounding Amber Heard's Role
Amidst the controversy surrounding Amber Heard's role in Aquaman 2, the director finally speaks up Revealing that certain scenes featuring Mera have been removed from the highly anticipated sequel, this development has sparked further debate among fans and industry insiders
Summary
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan defends his decision to reduce Amber Heard's role in the sequel, stating that it was always his plan.
He clarifies that the initial movie had a romantic adventure theme, whereas the purpose of the second one is to deliver an unabashed buddy comedy experience. Wan draws a comparison between the sequel and the popular buddy cop film "Tango & Cash", underscoring his imaginative vision for the franchise.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's director addresses the controversy surrounding Amber Heard's role in the film. Several reports have mentioned that Heard's character, Mera, will have a diminished presence in the sequel, which has reportedly left the actress dissatisfied.
In an interview with Empire Magazine (via The Direct), director James Wan defends his decision to reduce Mera's role in the sequel compared to her involvement in the first Aquaman film. Here is the full quote:
"It is understandable that [Heard] made that comment about the character being simplified, as she did not have insight into my creative process while working on this film. Actors may not always be aware of the director's intentions behind the scenes. However, it was always my intention to approach this project in a certain way. From the beginning, I presented the idea of the first film being a mix of action, adventure, and romantic comedy, similar to 'Romancing The Stone,' while the second film would embrace a full-fledged buddy comedy genre. I was inspired to create a dynamic reminiscent of 'Tango & Cash!'"
