Amber Heard commented on the premiere of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” The actress, who plays Mera, didn’t have a significant role in the movie, but she addressed the film’s premiere on social media. What did she write?
Amber Heard to “Aquaman” Fans
Amber Heard posted on Instagram, thanking her fans. The actress made a pun in her post by writing: “”Aquaman 2″ made its splash.” The phrase “to make a splash” can mean both to make an impact and to create a sensation. Heard herself noted that it was a very “easy” joke.
“Thank you to all my fans for the overwhelming support and belief in Mera’s return in ‘Aquaman.’ Thank you very much,” Heard summarized.
Amber Heard first portrayed the character Mera in “Justice League” (2017) and then reprised her role in “Aquaman” (2018). However, her appearance in “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” was limited.
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Less of Amber Heard – was that the plan?
During the legal battle between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, the actress claimed in court that Warner Bros. didn’t want to include her in the “Aquaman” sequel due to the media turmoil surrounding her divorce. Heard suggested that her role in the film was “diminished,” and action scenes were taken away from her.
According to director James Wan, the sequel wasn’t meant, from the beginning, to focus on the relationship between Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Mera (Amber Heard) as the first film did. The director assured that the priority for “Aquaman 2” was always the relationship between Aquaman and his half-brother Orm (Patrick Wilson).
The first “Aquaman” depicted the joint journey of Arthur and Mera. The second film was always meant to narrate the story of Arthur and Orm. The first movie was an adventure romance, while the second is an adventure bromance, explained the director.