Here’s the latest on Amber Heard in Aquaman 2. For those wondering if she has been cut and replaced as Mera in The Lost Kingdom, here’s what we know so far about the casting situation.
Is Amber Heard still in Aquaman 2?
Amber Heard is still in Aquaman 2. She will appear as Mera, Aquaman’s love interest.
Though she hasn’t appeared in recent trailers, Heard will still feature in the movie as Mera.
Has Amber Heard been cut and replaced in Aquaman 2?
No, Amber Heard has not been cut or replaced in Aquaman 2.
Following the high-profile court case between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, the actress’s role in Aquaman 2 was thought to be in jeopardy. However, Heard still plays the role of Mera, despite not appearing in the recent teaser trailer.
It’s expected that Heard will have a limited role in Aquaman 2. This isn’t necessarily because of the controversy surrounding the actress, as sometimes more minor characters receive less screen time.
Why is Amber Heard still playing Mera in Aquaman 2?
Amber Heard is still playing Mera in Aquaman 2 because Warner Bros. decided not to cut and replace her.
With Warner Bros. likely having the final say about Amber Heard’s involvement, it’s expected that it will have weighed up the pros and cons of keeping Heard involved versus recasting and reshoots.
Though she is still in the movie, Amber Heard has not been promoting Aquaman 2, in a similar way to how Ezra Miller wasn’t tasked with promoting The Flash 2. While they remained in the movie, they had limited involvement with marketing.
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