With Aquaman set to go into production Down Under this year, Nicole Kidman has been chatting to Entertainment Weekly about her upcoming role as Atlanna (mother of the titular superhero) in the DC Films solo movie, revealing that she was drawn to the project as it provided her the opportunity to work with director James Wan.
“The reason why I love [Aquaman] is James Wan is an Australian, and I’ve followed his career since he started,” said Kidman. “He’s a really good friend of mine, and he offered to let me play Queen Atlanna. As soon as he said I could wear mother-of-pearl and be a mermaid warrior, I said I’m done. Please. If there is one thing I have to do in my life, I have to be that. Because, you’ve got to have some fun.”
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Aquaman is being directed by James Wan (The Conjuring) and stars Jason Momoa as the titular hero, reprising his role from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, along with Amber Heard as Mera, Patrick Wilson as Ocean Master, Willem Dafoe as Dr. Vulko, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna and Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry. It is set for release on December 21st 2018.
Originally published April 2, 2017. Updated November 30, 2022.
