Published 21:01 IST, August 24th 2020
'Aquaman 2' release discussion at DCFanDome noticeably excluded mention of Amber Heard
During the recent DCFanDome event, director James Wan discussed the Aquaman 2 release. However, the director noticeably avoided talking about Amber Heard.
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DCFanDome was a major DC centered event that was held a few days ago on August 22, 2020. event featured several trailers and easter eggs for upcoming DCEU movies like Batman and Justice League. DCFanDome also h multiple panels, including a panel for Aquaman 2.
While le star Jason Momoa was absent from panel, it did feature director James Wan alongside actor Patrick Wilson, who played role of King Orm in movie. During panel, James Wan discussed Aquaman 2's release and possible plot points. However, many fans ticed that director completely avoided mentioning name of Amber Heard.
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James Wan talks on 'Aquaman 2' release, avoids Amber Heard's name
During DCFanDome panel, Aquaman 2 director James Wan discussed how second film would expand upon world of Jason Momoa's Aquaman. director also stated that he was excited to continue journeys of ir heroes and expand ir world in second chapter. Moreover, director revealed that second film would be more serious compared to first and will resonate with tone of today's world.
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panel did t feature le star Jason Momoa, but it did feature Aquaman's primary antagonist, King Orm. Actor Patrick Wilson, who played King Orm, also discussed what he wanted from Aquaman 2 during panel at DCFanDome. Patrick Wilson mentioned that he wanted second movie to explore more of ocean and explore “some new worlds”. He talked about how mysterious ocean is, which makes it a perfect location for interesting set pieces.
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first Aquaman movie also starred Amber Heard as female le. However, neir James Wan r Patrick Wilson spoke about Heard's role in sequel. director and actor ticeably avoided talking about Amber Heard and current controversy surrounding her. For those unaware, many fans want Amber Heard removed from Aquaman 2 due to her ongoing legal battle with Johnny Depp.
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In fact, fans even started a petition online asking for Amber Heard's removal from movie. As of w, WB and makers of Aquaman 2 have t yet commented on Amber Heard's role in movie. Aquaman 2 is set to release sometime in December of 2022.
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[Promo from Amber Heard Instagram]
21:01 IST, August 24th 2020