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** Even after the reshoots, the film still tested poorly and then its marketing was hit by the [[UsefulNotes/TVStrikes SAG-AFTRA strikes]] which limited the amount of press the cast could do. Notably, the film had [[InvisibleAdvertising very muted marketing]], with its first trailer only being released three months before its global rollout (the first film's first trailer debuted four months before its release, by comparison).
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** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to attend a defamation trial brought by her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia[[note]]In June 2022, the jury found Heard liable for all of three statements originating from a 2018 op-ed that Depp claimed defamed him when it mentioned that Heard "became a public figure representing domestic abuse and [...] felt the full force of our culture's wrath for women who speak out" two years prior, as at that time she had alleged that Depp abused her physically and emotionally throughout their relationship. Meanwhile, Depp was found liable for one of three statements -- specifically referencing an incident on May 21st, 2016 -- made by his lawyer on his behalf asserting that Heard "spilled a little wine" in Depp's Hollywood penthouse that day and "roughed the place up." The jury concluded that Heard had not proven defamation for the other statements, which much more broadly described her abuse allegations as a "hoax." Depp and Heard both filed appeals that they then withdrew by the end of the year as part of a settlement agreement.[[/note]], which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. According to rumors, Heard was supposedly going to be fired well before production began but was saved by her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk threatening to "go nuclear" on Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired.
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How exactly is the fact that Depp lost the UK trial, and had his attempts to appeal denied, relevant to Heard's involvement in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom? For that matter, the mention of Heard being smeared by Depp (which, while technically accurate since the jury did rule that she was defamed by one of his lawyer's statements, seemingly glosses over the fact that the jury also ruled that Depp was defamed by Heard as well, meaning he was just as much a victim of a smear campaign as it is being alleged she was) really doesn't have anything to do with Warner Bros. almost giving her the boot. In fact, the Variety article from which this claim originates specifically states that when Warner Bros. had allegedly considered making this decision, it was before Depp sued Heard.
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** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to attend the a defamation trial against brought by her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia[[note]]The Virginia[[note]]In June 2022, the jury found Heard liable for all of three of the statements originating from a 2018 op-ed that Depp claimed defamed him, while he him when it mentioned that Heard "became a public figure representing domestic abuse and [...] felt the full force of our culture's wrath for women who speak out" two years prior, as at that time she had alleged that Depp abused her physically and emotionally throughout their relationship. Meanwhile, Depp was found liable for defamation by proxy on one of three statements against her that were -- specifically referencing an incident on May 21st, 2016 -- made by his lawyer on his behalf asserting that Heard "spilled a little wine" in June 2022. Depp's Hollywood penthouse that day and "roughed the place up." The jury concluded that Heard had not proven defamation for the other statements, which much more broadly described her abuse allegations as a "hoax." Depp and Heard both filed appeals that they then withdrew by the end of the year as part of a settlement agreement. Depp also lost a civil trial in the UK in 2020 in which the judge found twelve instances of abuse more likely than not to have occurred. His attempt to appeal this was denied. agreement.[[/note]], which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. Heard, who was the victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, According to rumors, Heard was supposedly going to be fired well before production began but was saved by her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk threatening to "go nuclear" on Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired.
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** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to attend the defamation trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia[[note]]The jury found Heard liable for all three of the statements that Depp claimed defamed him, while he was found liable for defamation by proxy on one of three statements against her that were made by his lawyer on his behalf in June 2022. Depp and Heard both filed appeals that they then withdrew by the end of the year as part of a settlement agreement. Depp also lost a civil trial in the UK in 2020 in which the judge found twelve instances of abuse more likely than not to have occurred. His attempt to appeal this was denied. [[/note]], which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. Heard, who was the victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, was supposedly going to be fired well before production began but was saved by her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk threatening to "go nuclear" on Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired.
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* DeletedRole: As detailed below, at various times the film was planned to feature an appearance from either Creator/MichaelKeaton or Creator/MichaelKeaton as Batman, only for the character to be dropped once the plans for the reboot of the DC Universe were announced. Even the official prequel comic published by DC conspicuously omitted Batman (as well as Superman and Cyborg, whose actors were similarly confirmed to not be returning under the new regime) from the Justice League team-up featured in the issue.
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* DeletedRole: As detailed below, at various times the film was planned to feature an appearance from either Creator/MichaelKeaton or Creator/MichaelKeaton Creator/BenAffleck as Batman, only for the character to be dropped once the plans for the reboot of the DC Universe were announced. Even the official prequel comic published by DC conspicuously omitted Batman (as well as Superman and Cyborg, whose actors were similarly confirmed to not be returning under the new regime) from the Justice League team-up featured in the issue.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Originally, Arthur had scenes with Bruce Wayne. At first, it was the Creator/MichaelKeaton version, as the film was originally set to be released after ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}'', in which Creator/BenAffleck's Batman was replaced with Keaton's version (much like how the ''Batgirl'' of Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah was also supposed to feature Keaton's version). When ''Batgirl'' was canceled, those scenes were reshot with Affleck's version. When James Gunn announced the DC Studios reboot, as the film's release date was moved to after ''The Flash'''s release, the scenes were removed entirely.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Originally, Arthur had scenes with Bruce Wayne. At first, it was the Creator/MichaelKeaton version, as the film was originally set to be released after ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}'', in which Creator/BenAffleck's Batman was replaced with Keaton's version (much like how the ''Batgirl'' of Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah was also supposed to feature Keaton's version). When ''Batgirl'' was canceled, schedule changes resulted in ''Flash'' being pushed back until after the release of ''Lost Kingdom'', those scenes were reshot with Affleck's version. When James Gunn announced Then, the DC Studios reboot, as the film's release date was moved to after ''The Flash'''s release, changed once again, now placing ''Flash'' before the ''Aquaman'' sequel, Keaton's scenes were removed seemingly restored (with Jason Momoa himself remarking that he was unsure which version of Batman would make it into the final cut of the film), only for the announcement of Creator/JamesGunn's Creator/DCStudios reboot to cause Batman to be cut entirely.
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** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to go to attend the defamation trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia[[note]]The jury found Heard liable for all three of the statements that Depp claimed defamed him, while he was found liable for defamation by proxy on one of three statements against her that were made by his lawyer on his behalf in June 2022. Depp and Heard both filed appeals that they then withdrew by the end of the year as part of a settlement agreement. [[/note]], which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. Heard, who was the victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, was supposedly going to be fired well before production but was saved by her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk threatening to go nuclear on Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired.
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** Even after the reshoots, the film still tested poorly and then its marketing was hit by the [[UsefulNotes/TVStrikes SAG-AFTRA strikes]] which limited the amount of press the cast could do. Notably, the film had [[InvisibleAdvertising very muted marketing]], with its first trailer only being released three months before its global rollout (that being said, the first film's first trailer debuted four months before its release, though still with one more month).
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** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to go to trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia[[note]]The jury found Heard liable for all three of the statements that Depp claimed defamed him, while he was found liable for defamation by proxy on one of three statements against her that were made by his lawyer on his behalf in June 2022. Depp and Heard both filed appeals that they then withdrew by the end of the year as part of a settlement agreement. [[/note]], which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. According to rumors, Heard Heard, who was the victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, was supposedly going to be fired well before production but was saved by her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk threatening to go nuclear on Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired.
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** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to go to trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia[[note]]The jury found Heard liable for all three of the statements that Depp claimed defamed him, while he was found liable for defamation by proxy on one of three statements against her that were each made by his lawyer, lawyer on his behalf in June 2022. Depp and Heard both filed appeals that they then withdrew by the end of the year as part of a settlement agreement[[/note]], agreement. [[/note]], which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. According to rumors, Heard was supposedly going to be fired well before production but was saved by her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk threatening to go nuclear on Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired.
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** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to go to trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia (the jury found both liable for defaming each other in June 2022 before they settled by the end of the year) which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. Heard, who was the victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, According to rumors, Heard was supposedly going to be fired well before production but was saved by her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk threatening to go nuclear on Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired.
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** Even after the reshoots, the film still tested poorly and then its marketing was hit by the [[UsefulNotes/TVStrikes SAG-Aftra strikes]] which limited the amount of press the cast could do. Notably, the film had [[InvisibleAdvertising very muted marketing]], with its first trailer only being released three months before its global rollout (that being said, the first film's first trailer debuted four months before its release, though still with one more month).
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Originally, Arthur had scenes with Bruce Wayne. At first, it was the Creator/MichaelKeaton version, as the film was originally set to be released after the ''Batgirl'' of Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah. When that film was canceled, those scenes were reshot with Creator/BenAffleck's version. When James Gunn announced the DC Studios reboot, as the film's release date was moved to after ''[[Film/TheFlash2023 The Flash]]'''s release, the scenes were removed entirely.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Originally, Arthur had scenes with Bruce Wayne. At first, it was the Creator/MichaelKeaton version, as the film was originally set to be released after ''Film/{{The Flash|2023}}'', in which Creator/BenAffleck's Batman was replaced with Keaton's version (much like how the ''Batgirl'' of Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah. Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah was also supposed to feature Keaton's version). When that film ''Batgirl'' was canceled, those scenes were reshot with Creator/BenAffleck's Affleck's version. When James Gunn announced the DC Studios reboot, as the film's release date was moved to after ''[[Film/TheFlash2023 The Flash]]'''s ''The Flash'''s release, the scenes were removed entirely.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Originally, Arthur had scenes with Bruce Wayne. At first, it was the Creator/MichaelKeaton version, as the film was originally set to be released after ''Batgirl''.the ''Batgirl'' of Creator/AdilElArbiAndBilallFallah. When that film was canceled, those scenes were reshot with Creator/BenAffleck's version. When James Gunn announced the DC Studios reboot, as the film's release date was moved to after ''[[Film/TheFlash2023 The Flash]]'''s release, the scenes were removed entirely.
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* TroubledProduction: As with a number of Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse films since 2016, this one did not have a smooth go of it production-wise.
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* TroubledProduction: As with most DC films, this one did not have a smooth go of it production wise. Originally meant to shoot in Australia in 2020 for a 2022 release date, production was pushed back to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and filmed in England due to the Australian government’s extended border closure. The film supposedly did not test well and was being edited during the reboot of the franchise under Creator/JamesGunn. Because of this, several rounds of reshoots were ordered. Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to go to trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia (the jury found both liable for defaming each other in June 2022 before they settled by the end of the year) which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. Heard, who was the victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, was supposedly going to be fired well before production but was saved by Elon Musk threatening to go nuclear on WB if she were fired. Even after the reshoots, the film still tested poorly and then its marketing was hit by the SAG-Aftra strikes which limited the amount of press the cast could do. Notably the film had very muted marketing, with its first trailer only being released three months before its global rollout.
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* TroubledProduction: As with most DC films, a number of Franchise/DCExtendedUniverse films since 2016, this one did not have a smooth go of it production wise. wise.
** Originally meant to shoot in Australia in 2020 for a 2022 release date, production was pushed back to 2021 due to theCOVID-19 pandemic UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic and filmed in England the UK due to the Australian government’s government's extended border closure. The film supposedly did not test well and was being edited during the reboot of the franchise under Creator/JamesGunn. Because of this, several rounds of reshoots were ordered.
** Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to go to trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp in Virginia (the jury found both liable for defaming each other in June 2022 before they settled by the end of the year) which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. Heard, who was the victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, was supposedly going to be fired well before production but was saved by her ex Elon Musk threatening to go nuclear onWB Creator/WarnerBros if she were fired. fired.
** Creator/JamesWan was briefly hospitalized during the final round of reshoots, for undisclosed reasons.
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* TroubledProduction: The film ran into a number of troubles in its making, including many rounds of reshoots (due to the Creator/WarnerBrosDiscovery merger and ensuing ContinuityReboot of DC Comics-based films under Creator/JamesGunn), the heavily publicized Creator/JohnnyDepp vs. Creator/AmberHeard defamation lawsuit that delayed filming of said reshoots (principal photography had officially wrapped up in January 2022) and even Creator/JamesWan ending up in hospital for an undisclosed health problem towards the end of the post-production. It was reported in October 2023 that Elon Musk, who was dating Heard at the time, had a lawyer threaten to sue Warner Brothers if they had decided to replace her in the film.
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* TroubledProduction: As with most DC films, this one did not have a smooth go of it production wise. Originally meant to shoot in Australia in 2020 for a 2022 release date, production was pushed back to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and filmed in England due to the Australian government’s extended border closure. The film ran into a number supposedly did not test well and was being edited during the reboot of troubles in its making, including many the franchise under Creator/JamesGunn. Because of this, several rounds of reshoots (due were ordered. Also playing a factor was Creator/AmberHeard having to the Creator/WarnerBrosDiscovery merger and ensuing ContinuityReboot of DC Comics-based films under Creator/JamesGunn), the heavily publicized go to trial against her ex-husband Creator/JohnnyDepp vs. Creator/AmberHeard defamation lawsuit that delayed filming of said reshoots (principal photography had officially wrapped up in January 2022) and even Creator/JamesWan ending up in hospital Virginia (the jury found both liable for an undisclosed health problem towards defaming each other in June 2022 before they settled by the end of the post-production. It was reported in October 2023 that Elon Musk, year) which delayed one of the rounds of reshoots. Heard, who was dating Heard at the time, victim of a ruthless smear campaign by Depp, was supposedly going to be fired well before production but was saved by Elon Musk threatening to go nuclear on WB if she were fired. Even after the reshoots, the film still tested poorly and then its marketing was hit by the SAG-Aftra strikes which limited the amount of press the cast could do. Notably the film had a lawyer threaten to sue Warner Brothers if they had decided to replace her in the film.very muted marketing, with its first trailer only being released three months before its global rollout.
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* TroubledProduction: The film ran into a number of troubles in its making, including many rounds of reshoots (due to the Creator/WarnerBrosDiscovery merger and ensuing ContinuityReboot of DC Comics-based films under Creator/JamesGunn), the heavily publicized Creator/JohnnyDepp vs. Creator/AmberHeard defamation lawsuit that delayed filming of said reshoots (principal photography had officially wrapped up in January 2022) and even Creator/JamesWan ending up in hospital for an undisclosed health problem towards the end of the post-production. It was reported in October 2023 that Elon Musk, who was dating Heard at the time, had a lawyer threaten to sue Warner Brothers if they had decided to replace her in the film.
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* TheOtherDarrin: Creator/GrahamMcTavish played King Atlan in the [[Film/Aquaman2018 first film]]. Vincent Regan replaced him here.
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* TheOtherDarrin: Creator/GrahamMcTavish played King Atlan in the [[Film/Aquaman2018 first film]]. Due to scheduling conflicts, notably with the second season of ''Series/HouseOfTheDragon'', Vincent Regan replaced him here.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Scenes involving Creator/BenAffleck's Bruce Wayne/Batman were filmed, only to be scrapped when Creator/DCStudios heads changed yet again.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Scenes involving Originally, Arthur had scenes with Bruce Wayne. At first, it was the Creator/MichaelKeaton version, as the film was originally set to be released after ''Batgirl''. When that film was canceled, those scenes were reshot with Creator/BenAffleck's Bruce Wayne/Batman version. When James Gunn announced the DC Studios reboot, as the film's release date was moved to after ''[[Film/TheFlash2023 The Flash]]'''s release, the scenes were filmed, only to be scrapped when Creator/DCStudios heads changed yet again.removed entirely.
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* TroubledProduction: The film ran into a number of troubles in its making, including many rounds of reshoots (due to the Creator/WarnerBrosDiscovery merger and ensuing ContinuityReboot of DC Comics-based films under Creator/JamesGunn), the heavily publicized Creator/JohnnyDepp vs. Creator/AmberHeard defamation lawsuit that delayed filming of said reshoots (principal photography had officially wrapped up in January 2022) and even Creator/JamesWan ending up in hospital for an undisclosed health problem towards the end of the post-production.
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* TheOtherDarrin: Vincent Regan replaces Creator/GrahamMcTavish as King Atlan from the [[Film/Aquaman2018 first film]].
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* TheOtherDarrin: Vincent Regan replaces Creator/GrahamMcTavish as played King Atlan from in the [[Film/Aquaman2018 first film]].film]]. Vincent Regan replaced him here.
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* TheOtherDarrin: Vincent Regan replaces Creator/GrahamMctavish as King Atlan from the [[Film/Aquaman2018 first film]].
* TroubledProduction: The filmunderwent ran into a number of troubles in its making, including many rounds of reshoots (due to the Creator/WarnerBrosDiscovery merger and ensuing ContinuityReboot of DC Comics-based films under Creator/JamesGunn), the heavily publicized Creator/JohnnyDepp vs. Creator/AmberHeard defamation lawsuit that delayed filming of said reshoots and even Creator/JamesWan ending up in hospital for an undisclosed health problem towards the end of the post-production.
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* TroubledProduction: The film underwent a number of troubles in its making, including many rounds of reshoots (due to the Creator/WarnerBrosDiscovery merger and ensuing ContinuityReboot under Creator/JamesGunn), the heavily publicized Creator/JohnnyDepp vs. Creator/AmberHeard defamation lawsuit that delayed filming of said reshoots and even Creator/JamesWan ending up in hospital for an undisclosed health problem towards the end of the post-production.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Scenes involving Creator/BenAffleck's Bruce Wayne/Batman were filmed, only to be scrapped when Creator/DCStudios heads changed yet again.
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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Scenes involving Creator/BenAffleck's Bruce Wayne/Batman were filmed, only to be scrapped when Creator/DCStudios heads changed yet again.
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