A report from “Variety” lifts the veil on the mysteries of the production of the next DC film, scheduled for December 20, based on extracts of the actress’s therapy sessions, revealed during a highly publicized trial against Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard’s brief appearance in the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom trailer has sparked much speculation. While rumors surrounding his participation in the film have swirled, Variety’s investigation reveals a complex behind-the-scenes account of filming. In the first trailer for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Amber Heard only appears fleetingly, leaving fans hungry for answers. This brief one-second clip sparked an avalanche of speculationamplified by the resounding defamation trial which pitted Amber Heard against Johnny Depp the previous year.
Amber Heard was ordered to pay $10 million to Johnny Depp, while the latter had to pay $2 million. Rumors were rife, with some claiming she would be replaced in Aquaman 2. An online petition, signed by more than 4.5 million people since 2019, demanded her ouster. Warner Bros. Studios had remained silent, leaving an unbearable mystery lingering.
An investigation carried out by Variety sheds harsh light on the tumults of the filming of this film in London at the end of 2021. The American publication relies in particular on the notes of Amber Heard’s therapist, exhumed after the defamation trial. Fans of Johnny Depp had financed the disclosure of previously sealed documents, which had not been used during the hearings.
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Questioning key players
The actors and the director are at the heart of this storm. Jason Momoa, the interpreter of Aquaman, who in the film is in a relationship with Mera, Amber Heard’s character, is singled out. The notes reveal allegations of inappropriate behavior on his part, ranging from drunkenness on set to a style of dress reminiscent of Johnny Depp. James Wan, the director, does not escape criticism either. The notes suggest he raised his voice at the actress. However, DC Studios responded by defending Jason Momoa, saying he behaved professionally, and praising James Wan for his respect for his team.
In the spring of 2022, during the Depp-Heard trial, a senior executive from Warner Bros. had suggested that Amber Heard was almost replaced between the two Aquaman films due to her lack of chemistry with Jason Momoa, rather than the media scandals surrounding his legal affairs with Johnny Depp. Variety reports that a threatening letter from Elon Musk, Amber’s former boyfriend, was a deciding factor in her retaining the role. The new boss of the X empire, formerly Twitter, prefers to remain silent on the issue.