Aquaman 2: Amber Heard Gets Sidelined With Limited Screen Time, Has Only 11 Lines and Lasts for Just 20 Minutes
Amber Heard takes a backseat in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, with limited screen time and lines, as Momoa and Wilson lead the film, citing studio decisions based on chemistry concerns and a desire for a different narrative.
Actress Amber Heard was sidelined in the new Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to the 2018 superhero hit starring Jason Momoa. TMZ reports that according to Business Insider, Heard only appears on camera for about 20 minutes or so and while she does talk in the film, it is just a measly 11 lines apparently. Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom Movie Review: Jason Momoa and Amber Heard's Superhero Flick Has Become DC's 'Quantumania' (LatestLY Exclusive).
According to the portal, Heard shows up for a few action sequences toward the beginning and the end, but she's largely removed from the main story. Even though Momoa's on-screen baby serves as a central plot point. Instead of Amber taking centre stage, Momoa and Patrick Wilson end up teaming up and leading most of the film. Yahya Abdul-Mateen and Nicole Kidman are also in the mix.
Not surprising that Heard was downplayed that was being telegraphed dating back to 2022, when she was on trial after Johnny Depp sued her. Walter Hamada, former Warner Bros. head got grilled in a deposition, and explained that the studio decided to sideline her based on a lack of perceived chemistry between her and Momoa, and wanting a different story.
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