Despite criticism and mistrust, Amber Heard returns to the Aquaman series as Mera
Amber Heard’s return to the role of Mera in “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” has generated controversy, but DC is still optimistic about the film’s success.
The sequel to DC’s multibillion-dollar success, Aquaman, will star Amber Heard again as Mera, a character who has caused controversy in Hollywood after her split from American actor Johnny Depp.
The path to get Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, directed by James Wan, to theaters has been extensive. Despite the difficulties, the movie is about to make its much awaited debut in December, despite some worrying developments.
A few people even dubbed it “unwatchable” after seeing early test screenings, which left viewers unimpressed. The movie faced a laborious post-production process as well, which included three rounds of pricey reshoots.
The connection between Amber Heard and the Aquaman film series is another significant problem. In 2016, the actress, well known for her work in The Rum Diary and 3 Days to Kill, accused her ex-husband Johnny Depp in public of physically abusing her while they were still together while she said he was under the influence of narcotics and alcohol.
Depp suffered significant financial losses in terms of future movie roles as a result of Disney and other companies breaking connections with him as a result. Depp then filed a defamation lawsuit against Heard in 2022, which led to a public trial where Depp won and was given over $10 million in damages.
Fans supported Depp throughout the legal dispute between him and Heard, which led to online abuse of Heard. Emilia Clarke was recommended by some fans as a substitute in a petition advocating for her removal from the sequel.
Although DC didn’t completely remove Heard from the movie, rumors say that in order to appease critics, her part as Mera has been changed. Heard’s character is reportedly still present, similar to how she appeared in the 2018 Aquaman movie, according to contradicting reports.
In any case, Mera will make an appearance in the follow-up, and the plot could indicate that she and Arthur had a kid since the events of the first movie. Heard’s comeback to the superhero series is hinted at in a teaser trailer released by Warner Bros. to promote Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Observant viewers saw a scene in the teaser that included a burning house, which may have been Tom Curry’s new residence. Mera can be seen sprinting toward the building in this quick image, undertaking a rescue effort.
There may be a link between the two sequels since Mera looks to be wearing a greenish outfit from the original Aquaman movie. Heard, though, is anticipated to appear in this sequel wearing a new, more blue-tinted outfit.
Though the teaser trailer puts Mera in the background, the studio seems upbeat about the film while fans are still cautious about Heard’s return to DC.
