If Heard's claims about her role in the sequel are true, she will likely point to concerns over her chemistry with her co-star as the reason for her role being reduced or cut entirely.
The current DC Films head will testify as a rebuttal witness for Depp, who claims to have been fired from the Fantastic Beasts and Pirates of the Caribbean franchise as a result of Heard's allegations of domestic abuse and sexual assault against him. As a result of the legal action brought against her, Heard suffered no negative reaction from WB, according to the report.
As the Depp-Heard defamation trial winds down with closing arguments set to begin on May 27, Hamada's testimony regarding Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom could prove to be crucial to the outcome of the trial. The actress testified during the defamation trial that Warner Bros. reduced her role in the sequel because of the legal issues surrounding Johnny Depp. Heard acted as the co-lead in the movie, which grossed over $1 billion at the box office, and she also reprised her role in the sequel.
According to a new report from Deadline, Hamada will testify in the ongoing defamation trial and deny the actress' claims about her role being cut from Aquaman 2.
The sequel titled "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is scheduled to be released on March 17, 2023. Heard made her debut in the DC Extended Universe with a brief appearance in Justice League as Mera, an Atlantean who approaches Arthur Curry to discuss the nature of the Mother Boxes. According to a report, the head of DC Films will deny that Heard's role was cut from the movie. Heard is unsure if she will appear in the sequel at all after she was released from her contract. According to Heard's testimony, these legal issues have negatively impacted her career as an actor. He's dealt with both Ray Fisher's allegations against him and the legal troubles of Ezra Miller. On Tuesday, May 24 the WB executive is expected to take the stand.