Aquaman 2: a scene with Ben Affleck would have been cut

Aquaman 2: a scene with Ben Affleck would have been cut



Aquaman 2 with Jason Momoa and Amber Heard

After the catastrophic release of The flashunable to top $268 million in worldwide box office receipts, two upcoming superhero films are expected from Warner Bros. The studio will release first Blue Beetle (August 16), which doesn’t seem to interest many people, so a slightly more ambitious project with Aquaman 2 (December 20). The first Aquaman was a big hit with over $1 billion in revenue raised worldwide.

This sequel will see Jason Momoa reprise the role of Arthur Curry, whileAmber heard should be featured in Mera’s. Which shouldn’t be the case Ben Affleck, who would have filmed a scene as Batman. According to a long survey by The Hollywood Reporterthe case Aquaman 2 it would have been a big headache for Warner.

Recall that the project was started when Walter Hamada was still the head of DC Films. But since, Many things have changed. According to American media information, as a result of test screenings, several changes have been made.

Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck and nothing else

First, let’s learn it Michael Keatonwho reprized his role as Bruce Wayne in The flashit had to be in the game to be an equivalent of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But at the end of July 2022 Ben Affleck would arrive replace the actor (who had already shot some scenes). Before even Affleck’s cameo disappears permanently from the final cut.

Ben Affleck - Batman vs. Superman ©Warner Bros.
Ben Affleck – Batman vs. Superman ©Warner Bros.

According to the sources of DAYeventually there would be no intervention from Batmanwhether it’s the incarnation of Michael Keaton (from Batman by Tim Burton) or that of Ben Affleck (introduced with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice).

Eventually, the production ofAquaman 2 it would have been quite chaotic. But not just because of changes within Warner Bros. and DC Studios. Rather due to a timing issue with special effects teams who would have beenoverload“.

Bad for good?

He might still stay a glimmer of hope. The presence of James Gunn would have had the same effect a positive impact ON Aquaman 2. The one who now runs DC Studios with Peter Safran reportedly helped restore order to this mess by asking for it last June five days of shooting. The shoot reportedly went so well that director James Wan only needed four days to get everything done.

Jason Momoa - Aquaman ©Warner Bros.
Jason Momoa – Aquaman ©Warner Bros.

More, further investment from Warner Bros.who would have accepted that the $205 million budget ofAquaman 2 exceeded, could indicate trust on the part of the studio. Eliminating Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck cameos would finally be a way to avoid giving fans false hope ahead of launch better foundations the new DC Universe. Which wouldn’t be silly when you see what has been done The flash.

In all cases, Aquaman 2 will be the last remnant of the DCEU started by Zack Snyder and Warner Bros. last chance to lift its head after the continued failures of black adam, Shazam 2 AND The flash.

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