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Aquaman 2 writer discusses the sequel’s inspirations and The Trench spinoff film

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During an impromptu Q&A via social media, Aquaman 2 writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick has offered a few comments about the DC superhero sequel. When asked if there was one comic book that the new movie would be based upon, Johnson-McGoldrick told fans to dig deep into Silver Age comics for a better understanding: “We’re not […]

James Wan to executive produce Aquaman: King of Atlantis animated series

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Aquaman won’t return to the big screen until December 2022, but Warner Bros. has announced that director James Wan is set to executive-produce a new three-part animated miniseries based upon the blockbuster film for the HBO Max streaming service. Entitled Aquaman: King of Atlantis, each of the three standalone episodes will have a unique storyline […]

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II confirms Black Manta return for Aquaman 2

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Although its still some three years away, Aquaman actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he will be reprising the role of David Kane, a.k.a. Black Manta, in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Aquaman 2, and is looking forward to getting the opportunity to further explore his character in the sequel. “We […]

The Aquaman TV Show That Failed To Make A Splash

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Neil Calloway looks at the less than successful Aquaman TV pilot from 2006… Having been the butt of so many jokes for decades, the character of Aquaman has enjoyed a rebirth and reinvention courtesy of Jason Momoa’s portrayal in the DC Extended Universe – his appearances in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League […]

Patrick Wilson will return as Ocean Master in Aquaman 2

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Aquaman star Patrick Wilson, who played the hero’s half-brother and the film’s villain Orm, aka Ocean Master, has revealed to The Hollywood Reporter he will be returning Aquaman 2 and has spoken to director James Wan about what is in store for the Altanteans in their next adventure. Wilson could not say much, but he told THR […]

Jason Momoa says Aquaman 2 filming is “probably a year-plus away”

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In a recent interview with Collider, Aquaman star Jason Momoa was asked if he is aware of when filming will begin on the upcoming sequel to the DC blockbuster, with the actor revealing that it probably won’t be for at least another year. “I mean, Aquaman 2 will probably be a year-plus away,” Momoa explained. “I don’t […]

The Best Horror Moments in Superhero Movies

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For all the criticisms of oversaturation, superhero movies have managed to retain their longevity thanks to a clever mix of genre blending. They may have their conventions and tropes and archetypes, but they intermingle so well with many other cinema favorites like comedy, satire, western, thriller, and even space opera. One of the more underrated […]

Jason Momoa says Aquaman 2 will be “way bigger”

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Jason Momoa, the star of Aquaman, has teased that the sequel will be “way bigger” than the original. Aquaman was certainly one of DC’s surprise hits, bringing in a massive haul at the box office and providing large demand for a sequel. But what can we expect from Aquaman 2 when it comes out in […]

Comic Book Preview – Aquaman Annual #2

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DC Comics releases Aquaman Annual #2 this Wednesday, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here… “A “Year of the Villain” tie-in issue! When an assassination attempt on Aquaman tears through Amnesty Bay’s Founders Day festival, tensions between Aquaman and the people of his city reach an all-time high. Worse, […]

Dolph Lundgren says he and Jason Momoa “suffered a lot” during Aquaman shoot

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The Expendables and Aquaman star Dolph Lundgren has admitted he and Jason Momoa were “suffering a lot” when shooting the underwater scenes for the DC blockbuster as the harnesses were cutting into the “male anatomy.” During the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention (via ComicBook.com), Lundgren stated: “So you’re basically hanging in these wires, you have the harness on, […]