The Disappointing Truth Behind Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: Dolph Lundgren's Perspective

Dolph Lundgren's Perspective

Dolph Lundgren, known for his role as Mera's father, Nereus, in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, recently shared his perspective on the movie and the changes that affected the film.

Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry Swimming and Roaring in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

In a recent interview with Comic Book, Lundgren expressed disappointment about the significant changes made to the film, particularly the reduction of Amber Heard's role as Mera, which had a direct impact on his character's storyline.

Arthur in his black suit in Aquaman 2 next to Black Manta wielding the Black Trident

Lundgren revealed that he was initially impressed with the original script and the director's cut, and was disappointed by the decision to reshoot and reshape the story, ultimately leading to dissatisfaction among moviegoers.

Orm and Arthur facing Manta in Aquaman 2

Aquaman 2's Original Plan

Despite director James Wan's claims that Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom didn't undergo significant changes, previous statements suggested that the original plan for the movie would have focused more on climate change in its plot.

Aquaman's Baby Arthur Curry Jr in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

Jason Momoa, who portrays Arthur Curry, had developed his own treatment for the sequel, indicating that there were alternative ideas for the film's direction.

Black Manta in Aquaman 2

Additionally, the involvement of Ben Affleck's Batman in the Aquaman sequel was initially proposed, but due to the movie's reshuffling in the release schedule, the inclusion of Batman scenes became increasingly complicated and was ultimately cut from the final version.

The Future of Aquaman in the DC Universe

The conclusion of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom marks Jason Momoa's last appearance as Arthur Curry in the DCEU.

Despite this, Momoa is set to play a new role in James Gunn's DC Universe, indicating that his collaboration with the franchise will continue in a different capacity.

With the DCEU coming to an end, the future reimagining of the Aquaman character in Gunn's franchise remains uncertain, leaving fans curious about who will take on the iconic role in the DC Universe's future projects.