Exclusive: Shocking Revelations About Amber Heard's Cuts from Aquaman 2 – You Won't Believe What Was Removed!

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There were initial plans to remove Amber Heard's involvement in Aquaman 2 due to negative reactions and a perceived lack of on-screen chemistry with Jason Momoa. However, Warner Bros. had a change of heart when Elon Musk issued a stern warning to the studio.

Allegations suggest that Momoa expressed support for fans demanding her removal, while released therapy session notes highlighted tension between her and director James Wan. Warner Bros. made the decision to eliminate at least two scenes involving Heard in Aquaman 2, specifically an action sequence and a romantic scene with Momoa. However, conflicting reports regarding the behind-the-scenes turmoil persist.

Amber Heard's role as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was reportedly reduced due to the controversy surrounding her. A new report provides details on Heard's interactions with her Aquaman 2 co-stars and the company's decision to retain her despite fan backlash. Following the success of the first Aquaman movie, Heard was initially set to reprise her role in the sequel. However, she faced public setbacks after being sued for defamation by her ex-husband Johnny Depp, whom she had accused of abuse. The subsequent trial and adverse ruling against Heard led to significant fan criticism and a petition calling for her removal from Aquaman 2, gaining momentum throughout the latter part of 2023.

Despite facing criticism for their treatment of Heard, Warner Bros. is still featuring her prominently in Aquaman 2. However, according to a new report from Variety, this almost didn't happen. Summarizing information from court-released therapy notes and other documents shared on Reddit, the report unveils Heard's claim that her co-star Jason Momoa supported fans in calling for her removal from the film, and it also describes her allegations of Momoa appearing intoxicated on set and dressing similarly to her ex-husband Depp. Additionally, a source alleges that Momoa, who had previously unfollowed Heard on Instagram, blocked her on the platform.

Heard's notes mention Aquaman filmmaker James Wan's hostile behavior towards her, including instances of him raising his voice and instructing her not to post about the film or take on-set selfies with other cast members or crew. Although this was partly attributed to the Depp trial, it is revealed that Warner Bros had initially planned to remove Heard from the sequel due to a lack of chemistry with Momoa. However, they changed their decision after Heard's ex-partner Elon Musk threatened Warner Bros with serious consequences if she wasn't included. Despite rumors of a reduced role, Warner Bros ultimately included Heard in the film, though they did remove two scenes featuring her.

The timing of the backstage drama is unfortunate for Warner Bros, especially considering the negative perception of the company's handling of Aquaman 2 and the resulting pessimism about its success. While the report does mention allegations of Jason Momoa's misconduct, insiders from DC have refuted these claims and emphasized the professionalism and respect displayed by James Wan towards the cast, possibly as an effort to control the damage caused by the controversy.

The conflicting reports are not surprising considering that Heard and Depp have demonstrated unreliability in the past. This lack of credibility is one of the reasons why the showrunner of Netflix's Depp V. Heard docuseries chose not to interview either star when creating the series about their legal battle and its accompanying drama. The details of the film's production remain unknown, but fans will have the opportunity to assess Heard's performance in Aquaman 2 soon enough. Scheduled for release on December 20, 2023, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will hit theaters.

Source: Variety