A rumor regarding Amber Heard and Jason Momoa has been confirmed.
Amber Heard and Jason Momoa’s rumored tension during the filming of Aquaman and its sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, has been addressed by a film executive. Heard, 38, had a significantly reduced role in the sequel, which sparked speculation about behind-the-scenes issues. Executive producer Walter Hamada revealed that Heard and Momoa lacked on-screen chemistry, leading to challenges during production.
Hamada stated that discussions about recasting Heard’s role stemmed from this chemistry issue, not the actress’s legal battles with ex-husband Johnny Depp. Heard, however, testified during her 2022 defamation trial that Warner Bros. cut her scenes amid the controversy with Depp. She claimed her role had been reduced significantly in newer versions of the script.
Director James Wan clarified that Heard’s reduced role was a creative decision, aligning with the sequel’s focus on the dynamic between Momoa’s Arthur and Patrick Wilson’s Orm. Wan explained that while the first film was a romantic adventure, the sequel was always intended to be a “bromance action-adventure.”
Heard has since distanced herself from Hollywood, reportedly focusing on raising her daughter, Oonagh, born in 2021. A source shared that Heard enjoys spending her days with her daughter, embracing family life away from the limelight.
This shift comes after Heard lost the defamation lawsuit filed by Depp in 2022. The trial brought shocking allegations from both sides, and its fallout has seemingly influenced Heard’s decision to step back from her acting career.
