Aquaman 2 Director Addresses Amber Heard's Claims and Casting Controversy

Director James Wan responded to Amber Heard's claims that her role as Mera in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" was reduced due to her lawsuit against Johnny Depp. Wan stated that the sequel was always intended to focus on Aquaman and Orm, and not on Mera. Heard testified in court that she faced career setbacks and that Warner Bros. did not want to include her in the film. The ongoing Hollywood labor strikes have also affected the film's promotion. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is set to premiere on December 20, 2023.