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DC Universe has been creating an entirely new path for itself to escape its reputation of the past. With this in mind, some steps may be considered massively harsh yet just as necessary which James Gunn has been brave enough to take. What first began as the decision not to include Henry Cavill as Superman in the franchise, soon led toWonder Woman 3possibly not being taken forward and now the scrapping of theAquamanfilm series altogether.
There have been speculations regarding who or what might be responsible for such drastic decisions being pushed. One thought that occurred in the minds of the fans happened to be regarding Amber Heard’s controversies and how they might be responsible for theAquamanfilm series being scrapped and Jason Momoa being recast.
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Amber Heard Could Be The Reason James Gunn Chose To Scrap Aquaman Altogether
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomhas been going through a rollercoaster of changes and reshoots, some claiming a massive involvement of Ben Affleck’s Batman while others claiming the removal ofAmber Heard‘s Mera. Many wanted the actress out due to the controversies that surround her. This back-and-forth amongst the fans could very well be a reason for James Gunn’s decision to have the series end after its second movie.
Although it would not mean thatJason Momoawould no longer be a part of the DCU. In fact, he might just return as an entirely new character, that is, Lobo. He might turn from a hero to a villain and neither Affleck nor Dafoe’s characters are reportedly a part of the sequel. Additionally, Aquaman might appear in the upcomingThe Flashmovie, though that is only a preliminary plan at the moment.James Gunnrecently hinted at a Lobo movie in a social media post. According to reports, Amber Heard’s position inAquaman 2may have been diminished, but she is unquestionably in it. Her future with DC is still in jeopardy due to the Johnny Depp scandal.
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James Gunn’s Decisions To Turn The DCU Around
It has been a lengthy and struggle-filled path for the DCU up until now. Each movie was a hit and miss and no matter how much hype was to be created, each project felt like there had been something missing. Apart from that, certain actors had been revolving from one problematic controversy to another, such as Ezra Miller and Amber Heard.
Not only that, but their chains to the Snyderverse were becoming more and more difficult to get out of. Hence, Gunn’s decision to a complete turnaround makes sense to not only get rid of the previous issues but to also get a fresh start. So while fans might take time to adjust to this vision, it has been the first glimpse of a solid plan for the franchise.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomwill be available to watch in theatres on 25th December 2023.
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Source:Collider
Adya Godboley
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Adya Godboley is the Anime Content Lead at FandomWire with over 1800 published articles. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified critic with a background in literature. From The Case Study of Vanitas to Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, her anime knowledge is one she’s gathered with years of experience. She also enjoys Marvel, DC and Superhero media with her works having been recognized by prominent figures such as Dwayne Johnson, Abby Trott and the Blood of Zeus creators.
