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Amber Heard will reprise her role as Mera, the Atlantean queen and Aquaman’s (Jason Momoa) love interest, in “Aquaman 2.” The film is set to begin production in 2021 and will be released in December 2022. Heard made her debut as Mera in “Justice League” (2017) and reprised the role in “Aquaman” (2018).
In an interview with Variety, Heard spoke about what it was like to return to the character and what fans can expect from the sequel.
The highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 superhero film Aquaman is currently in development, with star Amber Heard reprising her role as Mera. The film is set to be directed by James Wan, with production expected to begin in 2021.
Heard made her debut as Mera in Aquaman, which grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office and was one of the highest-grossing films of 2018.
In the film, she was an Atlantean queen who helped Aquaman (Jason Momoa) stop his half-brother Orm from waging war on the surface world.
While plot details for Aquaman 2 are being kept under wraps, it has been confirmed that Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), will return as the main villain. It has also been rumored that other DC Comics characters such as The Rock’s Black Adam and Dwayne Johnson’s Shazam could make cameo appearances in the film.
With production expected to start soon, we can expect to hear more news about Aquaman 2 in the coming months. Are you looking forward to seeing Amber Heard return as Mera? Let us know in the comments below!
Amber Heard Petition Aquaman 2
Amber Heard is an American actress. She made her film debut in 2004 with a small role in the sports drama Friday Night Lights. Her first leading role was in All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (2006), which earned her praise at the Sundance Film Festival.
She gained wider recognition for playing Aquaman’s love interest Mera in Justice League (2017) and Aquaman (2018). She has also appeared in such films as Never Back Down (2008), Zombieland (2009), The Rum Diary (2011), Machete Kills (2013), 3 Days to Kill (2014), Magic Mike XXL (2015), London Fields (2018) and Her Smell
(2018).
Heard has been a vocal advocate for LGBT rights and spoke out against domestic violence. In May 2016, she publicly accused her then-husband, actor Johnny Depp, of physically abusing her during their marriage; Depp denied the accusations, and Heard withdrew her request for a restraining order against him. In August 2018, Heard donated $350,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union as part of a settlement agreement reached after she sued Depp for defamation over claims he made that she had fabricated the abuse allegations.
In June 2020, it was announced that Heard would be exiting Aquaman 2 after director James Wan decided to recast Mera “in order to keep focus on Arthur Curry’s journey”. This announcement came shortly after Warner Bros.’ decision not to renew Heard’s contract with DC Films due to scheduling conflicts with other projects.
The news caused significant backlash on social media, with many fans calling for Warner Bros. to rehire Heard or face a boycott of Aquaman 2 . On June 29th, more than 1 million people had signed an online petition asking Warner Bros. to reinstate Amber Heard as Mera in Aquaman 2 .
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When is the Release Date for Aquaman 2
The release date for Aquaman 2 has not been announced yet.
Who is Returning to the Cast for Aquaman 2
The cast of Aquaman 2 is expected to include many of the same actors who appeared in the first film. This includes Jason Momoa as the titular superhero, Amber Heard as his love interest Mera, Patrick Wilson as Orm/Ocean Master, Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, and Nicole Kidman as Atlanna. Additionally, new cast members are rumored to include Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke and Oscar-nominee Temuera Morrison.
What New Villains Will Be Appearing in Aquaman 2
The much anticipated sequel to Aquaman is currently in development, and fans are already wondering which new villains the King of Atlantis will be facing off against. While no official announcements have been made, there are plenty of fan theories out there about which DC Comics baddies could make an appearance. Here are some of the most popular possibilities:
1. Black Manta
One of the most iconic Aquaman villains, Black Manta has been a thorn in the hero’s side since his debut in 1967. A ruthless mercenary with a personal vendetta against Aquaman, he is one of the few foes who has consistently managed to give the Atlantean superhero a run for his money.
It’s widely believed that Black Manta will finally make his live-action debut in Aquaman 2, and many fans are hoping that he’ll be played by actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who portrayed the character in a flashback scene from the first movie.
2. Ocean Master
Aquaman’s half-brother Orm – aka Ocean Master – was the primary antagonist of 2018’s Aquaman film.
Played by Patrick Wilson, Orm is a complex villain with a tragic backstory, and many viewers felt sympathy for him despite his villainous deeds. It’s possible that Ocean Master could return for Aquaman 2 as either an ally or an enemy, depending on how things end up playing out between him and Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa). Either way, it would be interesting to see more of this fascinating character on screen.
3. The Trench
The Trench made a brief but memorable appearance in Aquaman, attacking our heroes during their quest to find Atlan’s trident. These monstrous creatures dwell in the dark depths of the ocean and are feared even by Atlantis itself – making them perfect adversaries for Aquaman 2. Given how impressively they were brought to life on screen using CGI, it would definitely be worth seeing more of these creatures in all their terrifying glory.
How Does Amber Heard’S Character Mera Fit into the Sequel
Mera is Aquaman’s love interest and eventual queen of Atlantis. In the sequel, she will be featured more prominently as Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Jason Momoa) tries to stop his half-brother Orm (Patrick Wilson) from uniting the seven underwater kingdoms and waging war on the surface world. Mera will have a larger role to play in this film as she is not only Aquaman’s love interest but also his equal when it comes to fighting ability and intelligence.
Will We See More of Atlantis in Aquaman 2
As of right now, it is unknown if Atlantis will make an appearance in Aquaman 2. The first film only briefly showed Atlantis and its citizens, so there is potential for the sequel to explore the underwater city and its people more. However, it is also possible that the focus of the second movie will be on other aspects of Aquaman’s world, such as his conflict with Black Manta or his relationship with Mera.
Only time will tell what direction the sequel will take.
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Conclusion
Amber Heard, who plays Mera in “Aquaman 2,” has revealed that she had to do her own stunts for the film. She also said that the film will be bigger and better than the first one.
