Exclusive: Unveiling the Unexpected On-Set Shenanigans of Aquaman 2 with Jason Momoa!

Summary

New details emerge regarding Jason Momoa's conduct during the production of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, with allegations of him arriving on set under the influence of alcohol and making demands for a fellow actor's termination.

According to her therapist's notes, Director James Wan is accused of being "unsupportive" and treating Amber Heard as an outcast. However, a spokesperson for DC denies these allegations, stating that Wan treats all individuals on set respectfully.

Efforts were made to dismiss Heard due to a perceived lack of chemistry between her and Momoa, but they were stopped after Elon Musk warned Warner Bros. of potential legal consequences. The studio has not made any public statements regarding this issue, and it remains to be seen how they will address the accusations during the film's press tour.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the final installment in the DCEU, has been plagued with difficulties, according to a recent report. Allegedly, Jason Momoa was accused of arriving on set intoxicated. The movie has faced multiple delays and reshoots due to poor test screening results. Despite its imminent release, the first trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was only unveiled in September.

New information has emerged, shedding light on the troubled production. Variety has obtained documents from Amber Heard's therapist, Dr. Dawn Hughes, which include "raw notes" from their sessions. These notes claim that Momoa was drunk on set, donning an outfit reminiscent of Johnny Depp, and expressed a desire to have Heard fired. Furthermore, director James Wan is described as "unsupportive" of Heard, treating her like an outcast. In response, a spokesperson for DC dismissed Heard's allegations, asserting that Momoa conducted himself professionally at all times and that Wan treats everyone on set with utmost respect.

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The drama surrounding Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has become even more complex. There were efforts to remove Heard from the film, not because of the defamation lawsuit, but due to a lack of chemistry between her and Momoa. The studio did attempt to fire her, but ultimately backed down when Heard's ex-boyfriend, Elon Musk, threatened Warner Bros. with legal consequences if she was removed from the project. Musk has not responded to Variety's request for a statement.

In the documents, Dr. Hughes recounted Hear's description of her interaction with Wan, stating, "He raised his voice at me and blamed me for not being able to post about Aquaman. I apologized, explaining that I couldn't take selfies on set because of a blackout." Wan has not directly addressed the matter, but a spokesperson for DC stated, "James is known for treating his cast and crew with respect and creating a positive and collaborative environment on set, and the Aquaman films were no exception."

Warner Bros. Discovery's approach to handling the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom movie amidst the ongoing drama remains uncertain, and only time will reveal their strategy during the press tour. Should the SAG-AFTRA strike conclude and the actors participate in promoting the film, it will be intriguing to observe how they navigate these allegations. At present, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is slated for a theatrical release in December.