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Will Beall writing Aquaman script

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Aquaman is once again changing writers as Will Beall (Gangster Squad) has been hired to write the script the Atlantean King, per The Hollywood Reporter. However, Beall will apparently be working off a very detailed treatment written by none other than director James Wan and DC Comcs scribe and executive Geoff Johns. Johns is currently overseeing […]

The State of the DCEU: Cooler Heads Should Prevail

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Ricky Church on the rumours of trouble behind-the-scenes of the DC Extended Universe… Ever since Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice came out, it seems as if there has been no end to bad news for Warner Bros. and DC comics on film. Fans have been in a constant state of worry over the future […]

Jeff Nichols will reportedly direct Warner Bros.’ Aquaman movie

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As well as revealing plenty of details about the plans for the Spider-Man franchise [read about those here, here and here], the big Sony hack has also given us some insight into other studios’ superhero projects. Following on from the news that Captain America: The Winter Soldier directors Joe and Anthony Russo will helm the […]

James Wan wants to “completely blow people’s expectations away” with Aquaman

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During an interview with MTV News, director James Wan has been discussing the task he faces altering people’s perceptions of Aquaman – a character who has come in for plenty of ridicule over the years – with his 2018 entry into the DC Extended Universe. “As we all know, Aquaman is somewhat the butt of […]

James Wan looking to evoke the “swashbuckling” spirit of “high-sea adventures” with Aquaman

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A few days ago we brought you some comments from James Wan about the upcoming DC movie Aquaman, with the director revealing that he’s looking forward to showing “a really different, cool, badass side” to the King of Atlantis in the 2018 release. Well, Wan has now been chatting to the Los Angeles Times about […]

Jason Momoa responds to Batman v Superman criticism, compares Aquaman movie to Iron Man

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As he gears up to go into production on Justice League next week, Jason Momoa has been speaking to ET Online about the negative reaction from critics – and some fans – to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which of course saw the actor making his brief debut as Aquaman. “There’s been some things […]

Amber Heard shares behind-the-scenes Mera photo from Aquaman set

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With reshoots currently underway on Warner Bros.’ next DC blockbuster Aquaman, actress Amber Heard has shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the set of the solo superhero movie, which sees her in costume as her Justice League character Mera; take a look here… SEE ALSO: Ant-Man and the Wasp’s Randall Park joins Aquaman in reshoots https://instagram.com/p/BhhixEXAxvC/?utm_source=ig_embed   […]

Charles Roven gives brief update on Aquaman development, villain rumour emerges

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During an interview with Collider, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice producer Charles Roven has given a brief update on the Aquaman movie, revealing that it is still “very early days” on development on the Jason Momoa-headlined solo movie. “We’re very early days. We’re just starting with the screenplay. He’s making The Conjuring 2 now, so […]

David Leslie Johnson to write Warner Bros.’ Aquaman movie

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With James Wan (Fast & Furious 7) on board to direct, The Hollywood Reporter has now revealed that screenwriter David Leslie Johnson (Red Riding Hood, Wrath of the Titans) has signed on to write 2018’s Aquaman movie. The studio has previously hired Will Beall and Kurt Johnstad to pen separate scripts for the movie, and […]