Warner Bros.’ next DC Extended Universe release Aquaman is set for release this coming December, and usually by this point in the DC Films cycle, we’ve already had a glimpse at what’s in store thanks to a first teaser trailer.
However, that’s not the case with Aquaman, and with rumours circulating that the studio was set to debut a trailer this weekend at WonderCon, director James Wan has taken to Twitter to clarify why we’re yet to see anything from the Jason Momoa-headlined solo movie:
Hey friends, I usually do my best to avoid internet noises (especially fabricated distractions) but a teaser-trailer going out this weekend was never in the books — despite what some claim. It’s not because of anyone or any nefarious reason holding it back — IT’S ME. (1/3)
— James Wan (@creepypuppet) March 25, 2018
I am simply not ready yet to share. This movie is filled to the gills with VFX, and the process is as slow and laborious as a sea-slug! Yes, even shots for the trailers take forever to do, and I refuse to put out anything that might be construed as subpar. (2/3)
— James Wan (@creepypuppet) March 25, 2018
I know it seems like nothing much is brewing above the surface, but I can assure you, we’re working nonstop under the waves ? ? (3/3)
(Ps: And yes, I plan to use oceanic puns/references every chance I get ?)— James Wan (@creepypuppet) March 25, 2018
Just this past week, a rumour surfaced (there’s another oceanic pun) claiming that there’d been some negative reactions to an Aquaman test screening and that there were “some issues to be resolved”. However, this runs counter to a report back in February which said that early reactions had been positive, praising he film for having “tons of action” and being very emotional.
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Arthur Curry learns that he is the heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, and must step forward to lead his people and to be a hero to the world.
Aquaman is 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, Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry, Ludi Lin as Murk, Michael Beach as Jesse Kane, Otis Dhanji as a young Arthur Curry and Graham McTavish in an as-yet-unrevealed role. It is set for release on December 21st 2018.
