Mera, Queen of the Seven Seas - Appreciation 2022

[Rac7d*]

I hope Mera doesn't get killed off. If her role has been reduced, maybe have her appear early in the film very much pregnant, which explains why she can't accompany Aquaman on whatever journey he takes in the film. And then at the end after Aquaman saves the day he comes home and BOOM there's Mera waiting for him with Aquababy in her arms!

Also, is there no Aquaman Appreciation thread for 2022?

Amber cannot appear at all. It’s the studio best course of action. Just Lazarus her later and have her emerge as a new actresses.

[Thor-Ul]

Amber cannot appear at all. It’s the studio best course of action. Just Lazarus her later and have her emerge as a new actresses.

Wouldn't be better simply use the Flashpoint movie excuse?

[BlackClaw]

I hope Mera doesn't get killed off. If her role has been reduced, maybe have her appear early in the film very much pregnant, which explains why she can't accompany Aquaman on whatever journey he takes in the film. And then at the end after Aquaman saves the day he comes home and BOOM there's Mera waiting for him with Aquababy in her arms!

Also, is there no Aquaman Appreciation thread for 2022?

They are not going to kill her off. But then again WB has a track record of making boneheaded decisions.

[postfutureshock]

She's no doubt finished in this franchise (if this franchise continues beyond this sequel - seems like DC is going to be shaken up quite a bit), but they aren't going to completely cut her already reduced role. While Depp has a large fanbase, there still would be sizable controversy if they completely cut her at this point. Johnny was also found liable for defamation and he's still an alleged abuser - her allegations aren't suddenly false as that was not what this trial was ever about to begin with.

Many still believe Amber and see this mockery of a trial for what it was - misogyny, abuse of power, media influence, and bad lawyers.

[Frontier]

I thought Heard was a fine Mera but I'm perfectly fine with recasting.

[Johnny]

Hope they find a good replacement for Mera and they probaby will since it's not like the bar is set that high.

[kcekada]

I thought Heard was a fine Mera but I'm perfectly fine with recasting.

I haven't really followed the trial and have no problem with Amber continuing in the role. Honestly, I don't think either Depp or Heard are blameless for this mess. But a recasting would be better than losing the character. I think Mera is one of the most interesting aspects of Aquaman lore. As for Dolphin -- no! She was basically underwater eye candy.

[Triniking1234]

I thought Heard was a fine Mera but I'm perfectly fine with recasting.

Same. I wonder where all this "bad chemistry with Mamoa" talk came from.

[Frontier]

Same. I wonder where all this "bad chemistry with Mamoa" talk came from.

Trying to play it off that execs never actually wanted her in the role to begin with.

[Primal Slayer]

Same. I wonder where all this "bad chemistry with Mamoa" talk came from.

Something they made up to get around the "we dont want the drama your surrounded with right now"

They did a chem test and had no issues with her. The film made a billion dollars and had no issues with her. She was highly rated with test audiences and they had no issues with her.

[Dipter]

Momoa and Heard do lack onscreen chemistry, but not significantly more-so than most romantic pairings in these superhero movies. Heard was not a selling point for the film’s success.

[married guy]

Wouldn't be better simply use the Flashpoint movie excuse?

That's a brilliant idea.
I still don't get why Heard is wiped from the movie at all.
There's plenty of great actors out there who are also shitty people.

[Immortal Weapon]

Hope they find a good replacement for Mera and they probaby will since it's not like the bar is set that high.

I heard that WB wanted to replace her with Emilia Clarke. I would be perfectly fine with that

[Rac7d*]

Wouldn't be better simply use the Flashpoint movie excuse?

They can do that too

[Rac7d*]

She's no doubt finished in this franchise (if this franchise continues beyond this sequel - seems like DC is going to be shaken up quite a bit), but they aren't going to completely cut her already reduced role. While Depp has a large fanbase, there still would be sizable controversy if they completely cut her at this point. Johnny was also found liable for defamation and he's still an alleged abuser - her allegations aren't suddenly false as that was not what this trial was ever about to begin with.

Many still believe Amber and see this mockery of a trial for what it was - misogyny, abuse of power, media influence, and bad lawyers.

The way the GP sees it her loosing means Johnny is innocent even if that’s not the case.