After all the controversy involving Amber Heard and Johnny Depp in the last few years, it’s unsurprising that many audiences have called for the Aquaman star to step down from reprising her role as Mera in the highly-anticipated sequel, much like Depp’s exit from Fantastic Beasts 3.
However, since this version of Mera goes hand-in-hand with Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry, it would be disappointing to see the character leave Aquaman 2. One actress who’s constantly suggested as Heard’s replacement for the role is none other than Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke.
A concept design from digital artist ‘jph_photoshop’ on Instagram sees Emilia Clarke swap out her white Targaryen hair for Mera’s vibrant red look. The fan art shows the Game of Thrones star wearing the green Atlantean costume Amber Heard wore in the first Aquaman film, adding in a wave of water for good measure. For now, Heard confirmed that’s she is still set to return in Aquaman 2.
From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa in the title role.
The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be a king. —Hollywood Heroics
