What is Amber Heard’s situation in Aquaman 2?

What’s going on with Mera in the upcoming DC sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom? Amber Heard is barely mentioned in the first trailer. aquaman 2 amber heard

Promotions for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom have seldom included Amber Heard’s character, Mera, who serves as Arthur Curry’s (Jason Momoa) main romantic interest. This has probably led to some confusion regarding her involvement in the next DCEU sequel and why she isn’t portrayed more extensively. But there are probably a number of reasons why Heard hasn’t been featured much in the Aquaman and Lost Kingdom cast teasers thus far.

Following their brief reunion in 2017’s Justice League, Arthur Curry and Mera reunited in Warner Bros. and DC Studios’ first Aquaman film. In order to prevent Orm (Patrick Wilson), Arthur’s half-brother, from taking over the surface world, Mera and Arthur set out to retrieve the Trident of Atlan, which Arthur would later use to become the new ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Therefore, despite Mera’s limited appearance in the film, the teaser for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom suggests that Aquaman and Mera pursued their romance further. This is probably what’s happening between Aquaman 2’s Mera and actress Amber Heard.

Amber Heard Nearly Lost Her Job in aquaman 2 amber heard

Variety has received information from sources that Amber Heard almost lost her job at Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The reason for this was allegedly not the pending Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trial, but rather the lack of chemistry between Heard and Jason Momoa. Heard’s lawyer was informed about the studio’s decision to fire his client for this reason. But this never happened, allegedly because Elon Musk, Heard’s ex-boyfriend, hired a lawyer to write a “scorched-earth letter to Warner Bros. threatening to burn the house down” if Heard was removed from the sequel.

The Teaser for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Hardly Features Amber Heard

Arthur Curry is depicted in the first teaser for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in his new role as King of the Seven Kingdoms. Additionally, he is shown holding a newborn son; this suggests that he and Mera were married and had Arthur Curry Jr. But now that he’s retrieved the cursed Black Trident, Black Manta is back and stronger than ever. He can supposedly bring the dead back to life, and they will do as he commands. In the new video, Black Manta swears to kill Aquaman’s entire family in retaliation for the death of his father.

As a result, Aquaman’s mother, father, and kid are shown in several frames in this new teaser. Given that the Amnesty Bay lighthouse is on fire and Manta is rallying his men with the Black Trident, the clip alone suggests that things will not be looking good for Aquaman’s father Tom. Moreover, the past of Black Manta in the original comics is anything but positive, since he was the cause of the murders of Arthur’s father and his infant son. As a result, depending on how closely the scenario presented on screen matches what is portrayed on the page, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom may get rather dark.

A significant role is also played by Aquaman’s half-brother Orm, whom he freed from prison to assist in the fight against Black Manta and his potent new trident. As a result, it’s very strange that Mera appears in the new trailer’s one, easily missed shot, where she’s seen hitting a window and looking to be stuck in Atlantis. Some behind-the-scenes information explains what is confirmed to be a more limited role for Amber Heard’s Queen Mera compared to her previous appearances in the DC Universe, while it’s likely that Mera is being kept secret to prevent a significant narrative element.

The Reason Amber Heard’s Mera Plays a Less Part in the Story of Aquaman 2

James Wan, the director of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, recently discussed Amber Heard’s diminished part in the upcoming film. Wan himself claims that rather than Aquaman and Mera working together like they did in the first film, the DC sequel was always going to focus more on Aquaman and Orm coming together as estranged siblings and former enemies. Imagined as “a romance action-adventure movie” for Arthur and Mera, the first Aquaman movie will apparently be followed by a “bromance” in which Arthur and Orm try to work out their differences in order to save the Seven Kingdoms.

Queen Mera is confirmed to play a role in the new mission to stop Black Manta, yet it seems that not much room has been given for her to get involved (however minimal it may be). It appears from the trailer’s sole shot that Black Manta’s thirst for vengeance against Aquaman will put her life in jeopardy. Therefore, it’s possible that Mera will die instead of Tom Curry or Arthur Jr. in order to surprise fans of the upcoming DC film.

The decision to stray from Mera is probably because to a desire to concentrate more on the movie’s antagonist than on Aquaman and Orm’s tense partnership. Following what many felt was not nearly enough screen time or focus in the original Aquaman, it certainly appears that Black Manta in particular will be receiving a lot more prominence in the upcoming Aquaman sequel. Black Manta has undoubtedly become stronger since the first film, and he appears more than capable of eliminating both his adversary and all he holds dear—possibly even Mera. This is all because to the new Black Trident. Nevertheless, actress Amber Heard has maintained that her part was once more significant.

Explained: Amber Heard’s Role in the Aquaman 2 BTS Conflict

The backdrop provided by behind-the-scenes reporting helps us understand what the potential upheaval involving Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom looked like. Parts of Amber Heard’s perspective on the filming of Depp v. Heard were revealed after Heard’s therapist’s notes were made public through the payment of court fees by Depp fans.

Among the most important of these notes were the following: Momoa was allegedly drunk on set and trying to get Heard fired; director James Wan became frustrated that he couldn’t fully promote the film because of the ongoing legal dispute between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp at the time; and the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom set was a hostile place.

The fact that DC spokespeople have released statements casting doubt on these allegations, such as “Jason Momoa conducted himself in a professional manner at all times on the set of ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,'” and “James is known for treating members of his cast and crew with the utmost respect and for fostering a positive, collaborative environment on set — the ‘Aquaman’ films were no exception,” make it important to note that these notes do not prove any of these allegations to be unquestionably true. Even though the precise circumstances are currently unclear to outside viewers, it is evident from all of this that there has been a great deal of conflict and complexity on the Aquaman sequel set.

Did Her Aquaman 2 Role Get Affected by the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Case?

In retaliation to her charges of abuse and slander against her ex-husband Johnny Depp in a highly publicized court case, Heard claimed Warner Bros. drastically cut her role as Mera in Aquaman 2. Heard felt that Momoa’s role was a “very pared down version” of what it originally was, with multiple action scenes removed, despite the testimony of DC Films president Walter Hamada citing a lack of chemistry with Momoa and the aforementioned comments from James Wan to the contrary. This implied that it was a result of her ongoing legal battle and the accusations made by both her and Depp regarding each other’s alleged misconduct during their relationship.

Mera’s lower part in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom compared to her role in the first film does not appear to have anything to do with the Heard and Depp trial, by all accounts. In addition to the remarks made by Wan and Hamada, it’s important to remember that the sequel’s filming was completed in January 2022—three months ahead of the start of Heard and Depp’s demotion trial. Even before the lawsuits, it appears like Mera was never going to be the main focus of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.