Summary
Amber Heard's role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was initially in jeopardy, with at least two of her scenes being cut from the movie.
Jason Momoa, known for his portrayal of Aquaman, reportedly imitated Johnny Depp's style on set and supposedly advocated for Heard's termination. Initially, it was conveyed that Heard would not be invited back for the sequel because of the perceived lack of chemistry between her and Momoa. However, ultimately her role in the film was diminished.
Amber Heard faced the possibility of being fired from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, as two of her scenes in the movie were cut. Despite her return as Mera for the film, her role was significantly reduced. According to a new report, even this reduced role was at risk of being excluded from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Variety has shared a detailed report on Heard's situation surrounding the movie. The report reveals information gathered from the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial, providing insights into the making of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The report discloses that initially, Heard was informed that she should not reprise her role in the film after the release of Aquaman in 2018, citing a perceived lack of chemistry between her and co-star Jason Momoa. Allegedly, the studio reconsidered the firing due to a threatening letter sent by Heard's former boyfriend, Elon Musk, to Warner Bros., which resulted in her reinstatement. Additionally, the report claims that two scenes featuring Heard as Mera were removed from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: an action sequence involving Mera and Black Manta, as well as a love scene between Mera and Aquaman.
Source: Variety