Exclusive: Aquaman 2 Director Reveals Shocking Update on Amber Heard's Role
Mera's role in Aquaman 2 has sparked speculation after the director addressed Amber Heard's reduced presence Find out which actors will and won't be returning for the highly anticipated sequel, Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom
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Amber Heard's role as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has been reduced, according to director James Wan.
In the upcoming sequel, the main emphasis will shift from Arthur's relationship with Mera to the bromance between Arthur and Orm.
A key focus of the movie will be the significant roles played by Patrick Wilson as Orm and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta. Black Manta, driven by the desire for vengeance against Arthur for his father's demise, will play a central part in the storyline.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has addressed the reduction of Amber Heard's role as Mera in the DCEU film. Jason Momoa will be reprising his role as Aquaman in December, marking the conclusion of the DCEU and paving the way for James Gunn's new DC Universe. While several familiar faces will return for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Heard's Mera will not have the same prominence as in the original movie.
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director James Wan addressed Heard's reduced role in the film. Despite Heard previously stating that her role was diminished due to her legal issues with ex-husband Johnny Depp, Wan revealed a different reason. According to him, the focus of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's story has always been centered around the bromance and action-adventure between Arthur and Orm. Here is the full quote:
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's story was always going to be centered around Arthur and Orm, a bromance action-adventure movie."
Which Actors Are And Aren't Returning For Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom
"I always pitched this idea to everyone from the very beginning. The initial Aquaman film focused on the journey of Arthur and Mera. For the second installment, the plan was always to explore the relationship between Arthur and Orm. Therefore, the first movie was a combination of romance, action, and adventure, while the second one can be defined as a bromance action-adventure film. Let's leave it at that."
Reprising his role as Arthur Curry, Momoa will star in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, potentially marking the end of his tenure as a member of the Justice League in the DCEU. While Mera, played by Heard, will have a diminished presence in the sequel, fans can anticipate the significant involvement of Patrick Wilson's Orm, who is set to make a comeback. Director Wan has elaborated that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will revolve around the reluctant collaboration between brothers Arthur and Orm.
Black Manta, Aquaman's notorious antagonist, will be joining the duo once again in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II reprising his role as the villain. According to the movie's synopsis, the storyline may delve into a darker narrative from the comics, as Black Manta seeks revenge on Arthur by targeting his child, a consequence of the hero's involvement in his father's demise. Notable returnees in the film include Nicole Kidman as Queen Atlanna and Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry, Aquaman's parents. Dolph Lundgren will also reprise his role as Xebel's King Nereus, alongside Randall Park returning as Dr. Stephen Shin. While many familiar faces from the original movie will be back, Vincent Regan will take over the character of King Atlan from Graham McTavish. Unfortunately, iconic actor Willem Dafoe will reportedly not be reprising his role as Vulko, leaving a noticeable absence in the DCEU's latest installment. However, the addition of talented actor Pilou Asbæk in a mysterious role from Game of Thrones ensures that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will provide a thrilling conclusion for fans of the franchise.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
