James Wan’sAquamandoesn’t hit theaters until 2018 and there’s a string of films we have to get to first before then. Nevertheless, casting is beginning to shape up aroundJason Momoa’s ruler of Atlantis, and the first solid name to pop up isAmber Heard.
TheMagic Mike XXLactress is currently in negotiations to star opposite Momoa as the female lead inAquaman, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. If these talks bear fruit, then Heard will take the role of Mera, Aquaman’s love interest and the future queen of Atlantis. In the comics, the character is the princess of an underwater kingdom, Xebel, who was trained since birth to kill the current king of Atlantis for her people. Becoming close with the hero and gaining his trust worked against her and she eventually fell in love. Her abilities include superhuman strength and durability, and the power to manipulate water.
Much like how Momoa will make his first appearance inZack Snyder’sBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Heard (again, assuming the talks go well) will make her first appearance inJustice League: Part One, which is said to be the film that will fully launch the DC cinematic universe by introducing various story lines.
The take on Aquaman and his story isn’t all that clear, though so far the DC films have been taking a very serious tone. Then again, all we really have to go on isMan of Steeland the trailers forBatman v SupermanandDavid Ayer’sSuicide Squad, all of which are incredibly dark — no, seriously, it’s like someone hit the X-Pro II Instagram filter. Further more,CommonandKarl Urbanhave beenrumored for rolesinAquamanat various points, though perhaps we’re getting a little too ahead of ourselves. We first have to get through this year’s pair of DC films, thenWonder Woman,Justice League: Part One, andThe Flashbefore we’ll seeAquamanin theaters on July 04, 2025.
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