Awkward! Why was Amber Heard left out of the new ‘Aquaman 2’ trailer?

In the long-awaited trailer for ‘Aquaman 2: The Lost Empire‘, a notable absence catches the attention of fans and moviegoers: actress Amber Heard, known for her role as Mera, is completely omitted from the cinematic preview.

This surprising decision comes amid recent revelations of conflicts between Heard and Jason Momoathe protagonist of the film.

Tensions between the two came to light after conversations between Amber Heard and her therapist were leaked and presented as evidence in the trial involving the actress and her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.

Heard reported that Momoa wanted her out of the project, citing incidents of tardiness and inappropriate behavior on set, as well as arriving drunk in an outfit reminiscent of Johnny Depp.

Amber Heard Doesn’t Appear in ‘Aquaman 2’ Trailer

After Heard’s limited appearance in the first trailer, ‘Aquaman 2’ director James Wan stated that the intention was always to lessen the focus on the character.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Wan explained that the second film focuses on Arthur’s (Aquaman) journey with Orm, played by Patrick Wilson, and differs from the plot centered on the relationship between Aquaman and Mera in the previous film.

Rumors have recently circulated about entrepreneur Elon Musk intervening to maintain Amber Heard in the cast.

During the couple’s courtship, Musk reportedly sent a threatening letter to Warner Bros. executives, promising retaliation if the actress was removed from the project.

However, Heard’s absence from the trailer suggests that such efforts were in vain. Check out the trailer:

With the release of ‘Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom’ scheduled for December 25, 2023 in the Brazilian cinemasthe controversy surrounding Amber Heard’s participation adds an additional element of intrigue to the film, leaving fans eager for more behind-the-scenes details about this underwater production.

For fans, at this point, all that remains is to wait for the next developments in this matter.