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{{Quote|I'm no leader. I came because I have no choice. I came to save my home and the people that I love."<br>"You think you're unworthy to lead because you're of two different worlds. But that is exactly why you '''are''' worthy!|[[Arthur Curry]] and [[Mera]]|Aquaman (film)}}
'''Dwayne Douglas Johnson''' (born May 2, 1972) is an American actor, producer and semi-retired professional wrestler. He will portray [[Black Adam]] in the upcoming 2019 film ''[[Black Adam (film)|Black Adam]]''.<ref name="THR">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dwayne-johnsons-dc-villain-black-adam-getting-his-own-movie-966008 "Dwayne Johnson's DC Villain Black Adam Getting His Own Movie" - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref>
 
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'''''Aquaman''''' is an upcoming 2018 superhero film based on the [[DC Comics]] character of the [[Aquaman|same name]]. It is a sequel to [[Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice]] and [[Justice League]], and is the sixth installment in the [[DC Extended Universe]]. ''Aquaman'' is due to be released on December 21, 2018.<ref name="release"/>
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==Synopsis==
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Following the events of ''[[Justice League (film)|Justice League]]'', [[Arthur Curry]], the reluctant heir to the underwater kingdom of [[Atlantis]], is caught in a battle between surface dwellers that threaten his oceans and his own people, led by his half-brother [[Orm]], who are ready to lash out and invade the surface.
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==Cast==
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*[[Jason Momoa]] as [[Aquaman|Orin/Arthur Curry/Aquaman]]<ref>[http://screenrant.com/aquaman-movie-actor-jason-momoa-official/ "It’s Official: Jason Momoa is ‘Aquaman’; Solo Movie Coming 2018" - ScreenRant]</ref>
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*[[Amber Heard]] as [[Mera]]<ref>[http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/647215-aquaman-movie-lands-amber-heard-as-mera "Aquaman Movie Lands Amber Heard as Mera" - ComingSoon.net]</ref><ref>[http://etonline.com/movies/184773_amber_heard_confirms_her_aquaman_role_justice_league_dishes_on_interesting_mera_costume/ "EXCLUSIVE: Amber Heard Confirms Her 'Aquaman' Role in 'Justice League', Dishes on 'Interesting' Mera Costume" - Entertainment Tonight]</ref>
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*[[Willem Dafoe]] as [[Nuidis Vulko]]<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/17/willem-dafoe-interview-nicolas-cage-paul-schrader-dog-eat-dog "Willem Dafoe: ‘I’m seduced by strong directors … I like the crazy ones’" - The Guardian]</ref>
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*[[Patrick Wilson]] as [[Ocean Master|Orm/Ocean Master]]<ref>[https://deadline.com/2016/12/patrick-wilson-aquaman-orm-ocean-master-dc-villain-jason-momoa-1201869055/ "Patrick Wilson To Play ‘Aquaman’s Evil Half-Brother ORM" - Deadline Hollywood]</ref>
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*[[Dolph Lundgren]] as King [[Nereus]]<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/aquaman-dolph-lundgren-joins-cast-993459 "Dolph Lundgren Joins Jason Momoa in 'Aquaman' (Exclusive)" - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref>
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*[[Yahya Abdul-Mateen II]] as [[Black Manta|David Kane/Black Manta]]<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/aquaman-finds-black-manta-villain-get-down-actor-970629 "'Aquaman' Finds Its Black Manta Villain With 'Get Down' Actor (Exclusive)" - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref><ref>[http://ew.com/movies/2018/06/14/aquaman-black-manta/ "''Aquaman'' exclusive: First look at Black Manta" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref>
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*[[Nicole Kidman]] as Queen [[Atlanna]]<ref name="collider" /><ref>[http://www.acting-auditions.org/aquaman-casting-calls-and-auditions/ "Aquaman casting calls and auditions" - Acting Auditions]</ref>
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*[[Temuera Morrison]] as [[Thomas Curry]]<ref name="HH" />
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*[[Ludi Lin]] as Captain [[Murk]]<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/05/power-rangers-star-ludi-lin-aquaman-warner-bros-1202094026/ "‘Aquaman’: ‘Power Rangers’ Star Ludi Lin Joins Jason Momoa In DC Comics Pic" - Deadline Hollywood]</ref>
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*[[Michael Beach]] as [[Jesse Kane]]<ref>[http://deadline.com/2017/06/aquaman-michael-beach-casting-1202118326/ "Michael Beach Joins Warner Bros’ ‘Aquaman’" - Deadline Hollywood]</ref>
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*[[Randall Park]] as Dr. [[Stephen Shin]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/creepypuppet/status/984499957305520128 James Wan (@creepypuppet) - Twitter]</ref>
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*[[Djimon Hounsou]] as the [[Fisherman King]]<ref name="Fisherman">[http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/13/aquaman-fisherman-king-photo/ "''Aquaman'' reveals first look at the exotic Fisherman King" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref>
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*[[Natalia Safran]] as the [[Fisherman Queen]]<ref name="Fisherman" />
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*[[Sophia Forrest]] as the [[Fisherman Princess]]<ref name="Fisherman" />
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*[[Graham McTavish]] as [[Atlan]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/grahammctavish/status/916819040009687041 Graham McTavish (@grahammctavish) - Twitter]</ref>
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***[[Council of Kings]]<ref name="EWdetails">[https://www.comicbookmovie.com/aquaman/aquaman-everything-the-latest-issue-of-entertainment-weekly-tells-us-about-the-movie-spoilers-a161414 "AQUAMAN: Everything The Latest Issue Of Entertainment Weekly Tells Us About The Movie - SPOILERS" - Comic Book Movie]</ref>
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**[[United States of America]]
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***[[Maine]]<ref name="EWdetails" />
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**[[Xebel]]<ref name="OrmNereus">[http://ew.com/movies/2018/06/15/aquaman-atlantis-sharks/ "''Aquaman'': First look at Atlantis warriors riding great white sharks" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref>
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**[[Fisherman Kingdom]]
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**[[Missing Kingdom]]
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*[[Aquaman's armor]]
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*[[Black Manta suit]]
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*''[[The Dunwich Horror]]''
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*[[Atlanteans]]<ref name="EW">[http://ew.com/movies/2018/06/12/james-wan-dc-aquaman/ "DC team breaks silence on James Wan's ''Aquaman'': 'It's extraordinary'" - Entertainment Weekly]</ref>
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*[[Fishermen]]<ref name="EW" />
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*[[The Trench]]<ref name="ScreenRant">[https://screenrant.com/aquaman-movie-set-visit-reveals-story-details/ "Everything The Aquaman Set Visit Reports Tell Us About The Movie" - ScreenRant]</ref>
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*[[The Brine]]<ref name="ScreenRant"/>
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*[[Humans]]<ref name="EW" />
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*[[Great white sharks]]<ref name="EW" />
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*[[Hammerhead sharks]]<ref name="OrmNereus" />
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*[[Octopi]]<ref name="EW" />
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*[[Sea dragons]]<ref name="OrmNereus" />
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*[[Tylosaurs]]<ref name="OrmNereus" />
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*[[Whales]]
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[[File:Aquaman crew.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Patrick Wilson]], [[Amber Heard]], [[James Wan]] and [[Jason Momoa]].]]
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[[Warner Bros.]] had reportedly been hearing pitches from various writers for an Aquaman movie and writer/producer [[Geoff Johns]] told ''Variety'' that ''Aquaman'' is a priority character for DC and Warner.<ref>[https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/dc-wants-aquaman-to-make-a-bigger-splash-1200883346/ "DC Wants Aquaman To Make A Bigger Splash" - Variety]</ref> On 13 August 2014, ''The Hollywood Reporter'' confirmed that both Will Beall and Kurt Johnstad have been hired by Warner Bros. to pen separate screenplays for Aquaman and will pick which is deemed best to make into a movie.<ref>[https://bamsmackpow.com/2014/08/12/two-aquaman-scripts-in-development/ "Two Aquaman Scripts In Development" - Bam Smack Pow]</ref> ''Aquaman'' will be the sixth film in the [[DC Extended Universe]], with [[Jason Momoa]] starring.<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/dc-movie-slate-revealed/ "DC Comics Movies Announced: ‘Suicide Squad,’ ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Justice League,’ ‘The Flash,’ ‘Aquaman’" - /Film]</ref>
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Originally, the studios were considering Jeff Nichols, Noam Murro and Karl Urban to direct the film,<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/jeff-nichols-noam-murro-and-karl-urban-eyed-aquaman/ "Jeff Nichols, Noam Murro and Karl Urban eyed for Aquaman" - GamesRadar+]</ref> On April 10, 2015 James Wan was reported to be the frontrunner to direct the film,<ref>[https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/james-wan-aquaman-frontrunner/ "Furious 7 Director James Wan Is The Frontrunner To Helm Aquaman" - We Got This Covered]</ref> before later closing the deal.<ref name="Wan">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/james-wan-closes-deals-direct-799686 "James Wan Closes Deals to Direct 'Aquaman' and 'Robotech'" - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> Wan will also write the film along with [[Will Beall]].<ref name="writer" />
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Pre-production said to start before Christmas of 2016 In Queensland, Australia where filming will begin in 2017. <ref>[http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/amber-heard-coming-back-to-australia-for-an-extended-stay-to-film-aquaman/news-story/2e78b76e5a7006ca8fe7adbb28c48357 "Amber Heard Coming Back To Australia For An Extended Stay To Film Aquaman" - The Daily Telegraph]</ref> In December, it was announced that the film's working title was "''Ahab''".<ref>[https://screenrant.com/aquaman-movie-working-title/ "Aquaman Movie Gets a Working Title" - ScreenRant]</ref> [[Amber Heard]] was reported to be in talks to portray the role of [[Mera]] in January 2016 in both ''Aquaman'' and the two-part ''[[Justice League (film)|Justice League]]''.<ref>[http://variety.com/2016/film/news/amber-heard-aquaman-justice-league-1201678472/ "Amber Heard in Talks for ‘Aquaman’ Female Lead (Exclusive)" - Variety]</ref> She was confirmed in the role several months later.<ref>[https://www.etonline.com/movies/184773_amber_heard_confirms_her_aquaman_role_justice_league_dishes_on_interesting_mera_costume "EXCLUSIVE: Amber Heard Confirms Her 'Aquaman' Role in 'Justice League', Dishes on 'Interesting' Mera Costume" - Entertainment Tonight]</ref> It was announced that ''Aquaman'' will be set after ''Justice League'' and it won't be an origin story.<ref name="WSJ">[https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-great-comic-book-movie-debate-1457637539 "The Great Comic-Book Movie Debate" - The Wall Street Journal]</ref>
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James Wan also revealed that he choose to direct ''Aquaman'' over ''The Flash''.<ref>[http://uproxx.com/movies/james-wan-conjuring-2-aquaman-flash/2/ "James Wan On ‘The Conjuring 2’ And Choosing Between Directing Aquaman Or The Flash" - Uproxx]</ref> On July 22, 2016, [[Will Beall]] was confirmed to be writing the film, based on a story treatment written by Wan and Johns.<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/aquaman-movie-hooks-gangster-squad-913639 "'Aquaman' Movie Hooks 'Gangster Squad' Writer (Exclusive)" - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref> It was reported on August 10, 2016 that [[Black Manta]] will serve as the film's primary antagonist.<ref>[http://www.thewrap.com/aquaman-villain-revealed-exclusive/ "‘Aquaman’ Villain Revealed (Exclusive)" - The Wrap]</ref>
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James Wan is aiming for a film that is a "swashbuckling action adventure, sort of high seas adventure story. A quest story in the spirit of ''[[w:c:indianajones:Raiders of the Lost Ark|Raiders of the Lost Ark]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Romancing the Stone|Romancing the Stone]]'' and there will be a dynamic between Arthur and Mera start off as a love-hate relationship where they don't quite click and as time goes by and they try to work together they get closer and closer".<ref>[http://lrmonline.com/news/aquaman-wan-promises-an-epic-love-between-arthur-and-mera/ "AQUAMAN: Wan Promises An Epic Love Between Arthur And Mera" - lrmonline]</ref> ''Aquaman'' entered pre-production in Queensland, Australia in November 2016<ref>[https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/king-of-the-seven-seas-to-make-splash-on-gold-coast-as-ragnarok-turns-to-thordust/news-story/f7f1f06e13b6b492bfe91f686097502d "DC Comics Aquaman coming to Gold Coast with Jason Momoa, Amber Heard and Willem Dafoe" - news.com.au]</ref> with filming to begin in 2017.<ref>[http://lrmonline.com/news/aquaman-where-will-james-wans-dc-movie-be-filming "AQUAMAN: Where Will James Wan’s DC Movie Be Filming?" - lrmonline]</ref> On December 2, 2016, Warner Bros. announced a new release date of October 5, 2018.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2016/12/warner-bros-aquaman-hits-theaters-october-5-2018-1201863845/ "‘Aquaman’ To Swim Into Theaters October 2018" - Deadline Hollywood]</ref>
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[[Patrick Wilson]] was cast as [[Orm]] on December 12, 2016,<ref>[https://deadline.com/2016/12/patrick-wilson-aquaman-orm-ocean-master-dc-villain-jason-momoa-1201869055/ "Patrick Wilson To Play ‘Aquaman’s Evil Half-Brother ORM" - Deadline Hollywood]</ref> and [[Keir Beck]] and his stunt team were confirmed to work on the film on December 29, 2016.<ref>[http://batman-news.com/2016/12/29/stuntmen-australia-rehearsing-aquaman-video/ "‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ stunt team to work on ‘Aquaman’ in Australia" - Batman-News]</ref> On January 31, 2017, [[Nicole Kidman]] and [[Yahya Abdul-Mateen II]] were reportedly cast as Queen [[Atlanna]] and [[Black Manta]], respectively.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/aquaman-black-manta-yahya-abdul-mateen/ "James Wan’s ‘Aquaman’ Casts Black Manta and Queen Atlanna, the Title Hero’s Mother" - Collider]</ref> On February 3, 2017, [[Temuera Morrison]] was cast as Aquaman's father, [[Thomas Curry]].<ref name="HH">[https://heroichollywood.com/temuera-morrison-joins-aquaman/ "Temuera Morrison Joins ‘Aquaman’ As The Hero’s Father" - Heroic Hollywood]</ref>. On the 20th of February it was announced by James Wan that Don Burgess will be the cinematographer for the movie.<ref>[https://twitter.com/creepypuppet/status/833515193770520577 James Wan (@creepypuppet) - Twitter]</ref> On March 16, it was announced that the movie will be delayed from the October release date, to December 21, 2018.<ref name="release" /> On 23 August 2017, it's been confirmed that the film will run on a $160 million budget.<ref>[https://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au/story/4873932/aquaman-boosts-straddies-economy/ "Hollywood blockbuster Aquaman boosts North Stradbroke Island's economy" - Redland City Bulletin]</ref>
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In an interview with CinemaBlend, Jason Momoa reveals that the film will get into ocean pollution.<ref name="CinemaBlend">[https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2283569/aquaman-is-going-to-get-into-ocean-pollution "Aquaman Is Going To Get Into Ocean Pollution" - CINEMABLEND]</ref> Momoa went on to explain that the real-life issues of pollution and contamination of the sea will factor into the film's depiction of the conflict between the surface and Atlantis, "and how he has to bring these two worlds together. Because you're going to see this ocean world, which [humans] just pollute, and how do these people feel underwater with what the land does to the ocean. And this war that is going to come between the two, and I'm the only one that can link the two. He ''has'' to do it. He doesn't ''want'' to do it."<ref>[http://comicbook.com/dc/2018/01/23/aquaman-jason-momoa-zack-snyder-audition-batman-/ "'Aquaman's Jason Momoa Explains How Zack Snyder Hired Him" - Comic Book]</ref>
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Entertainment Weekly - Aquaman June 2018 variant cover 2.jpg|Variant cover of the June 2018 edition of American magazine ''Entertainment Weekly'', featuring Atlanna, Arthur Curry and Mera
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NYCC variant edition comic book-style Aquaman poster.png|Special edition comic book-style ''Aquaman'' variant poster.
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Justice League Aquaman Drowned Earth 1 - Aquaman variant cover.jpg|''Justice League/Aquaman: Drowned Earth'' #1 variant cover.
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Justice League 11 - Aquaman variant cover.jpg|''Justice League'' #11 variant cover.
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===Promotional stills===
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===Behind the scenes===
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===Concept artwork===
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===Videos===
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Aquaman - Official Trailer 1
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AQUAMAN – Extended Video – Only in Theaters December 21
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"I'm no leader. I came because I have no choice. I came to save my home and the people that I love."
"You think you're unworthy to lead because you're of two different worlds. But that is exactly why you are worthy!"
Arthur Curry and Mera[src]

Aquaman is an upcoming 2018 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It is a sequel to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, and is the sixth installment in the DC Extended Universe. Aquaman is due to be released on December 21, 2018.[6]

Synopsis

Following the events of Justice LeagueArthur Curry, the reluctant heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, is caught in a battle between surface dwellers that threaten his oceans and his own people, led by his half-brother Orm, who are ready to lash out and invade the surface.

Cast

Appearances

Locations

Events

Items

Sentient species

Creatures

Organizations

  • Seven Kingdoms of Atlantis

Production

Aquaman crew

Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard, James Wan and Jason Momoa.

Warner Bros. had reportedly been hearing pitches from various writers for an Aquaman movie and writer/producer Geoff Johns told Variety that Aquaman is a priority character for DC and Warner.[27] On 13 August 2014, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that both Will Beall and Kurt Johnstad have been hired by Warner Bros. to pen separate screenplays for Aquaman and will pick which is deemed best to make into a movie.[28] Aquaman will be the sixth film in the DC Extended Universe, with Jason Momoa starring.[29]

Originally, the studios were considering Jeff Nichols, Noam Murro and Karl Urban to direct the film,[30] On April 10, 2015 James Wan was reported to be the frontrunner to direct the film,[31] before later closing the deal.[1] Wan will also write the film along with Will Beall.[3]

Pre-production said to start before Christmas of 2016 In Queensland, Australia where filming will begin in 2017. [32] In December, it was announced that the film's working title was "Ahab".[33] Amber Heard was reported to be in talks to portray the role of Mera in January 2016 in both Aquaman and the two-part Justice League.[34] She was confirmed in the role several months later.[35] It was announced that Aquaman will be set after Justice League and it won't be an origin story.[36]

James Wan also revealed that he choose to direct Aquaman over The Flash.[37] On July 22, 2016, Will Beall was confirmed to be writing the film, based on a story treatment written by Wan and Johns.[38] It was reported on August 10, 2016 that Black Manta will serve as the film's primary antagonist.[39]

James Wan is aiming for a film that is a "swashbuckling action adventure, sort of high seas adventure story. A quest story in the spirit of Raiders of the Lost Ark and Romancing the Stone and there will be a dynamic between Arthur and Mera start off as a love-hate relationship where they don't quite click and as time goes by and they try to work together they get closer and closer".[40] Aquaman entered pre-production in Queensland, Australia in November 2016[41] with filming to begin in 2017.[42] On December 2, 2016, Warner Bros. announced a new release date of October 5, 2018.[43]

Patrick Wilson was cast as Orm on December 12, 2016,[44] and Keir Beck and his stunt team were confirmed to work on the film on December 29, 2016.[45] On January 31, 2017, Nicole Kidman and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II were reportedly cast as Queen Atlanna and Black Manta, respectively.[15] On February 3, 2017, Temuera Morrison was cast as Aquaman's father, Thomas Curry.[17]. On the 20th of February it was announced by James Wan that Don Burgess will be the cinematographer for the movie.[46] On March 16, it was announced that the movie will be delayed from the October release date, to December 21, 2018.[6] On 23 August 2017, it's been confirmed that the film will run on a $160 million budget.[47]

In an interview with CinemaBlend, Jason Momoa reveals that the film will get into ocean pollution.[48] Momoa went on to explain that the real-life issues of pollution and contamination of the sea will factor into the film's depiction of the conflict between the surface and Atlantis, "and how he has to bring these two worlds together. Because you're going to see this ocean world, which [humans] just pollute, and how do these people feel underwater with what the land does to the ocean. And this war that is going to come between the two, and I'm the only one that can link the two. He has to do it. He doesn't want to do it."[49]

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Films in the DC Extended Universe
Man of SteelBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeSuicide SquadWonder WomanJustice LeagueAquamanShazam!Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)Wonder Woman 1984Zack Snyder's Justice LeagueThe Suicide SquadBlack AdamShazam! Fury of the GodsThe FlashBlue BeetleAquaman and the Lost Kingdom