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"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is the fifteenth and final film of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film will be released in December 2023 and is based on the famous DC Comics superhero. Recently, Warner Bros. Pictures released a teaser to build anticipation for the premiere of the movie.
For the trailer launch, an event was organized with the director and some journalists and influencers from the film industry. During this gathering, the director participated in a Q&A session with the guests. Here is what was revealed about the making of the Aquaman sequel and its connection to the "Fast and Furious" franchise.
Did James Wan, director of "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," take inspiration from "Fast and Furious"?
"I learned about family from 'Fast and Furious.' We need to play in the big leagues. So, you can see those kinds of concepts in this film. Seriously, the aspect of family in this movie (the Aquaman sequel) was something very important to me, and I have to thank Vin [Diesel] for that," the director commented to Collider, one of the participating media outlets.
James Wan directed "Fast and Furious 7" in 2017, so he had the opportunity to learn more about the franchise, which is known for exploring themes of family unity and friendship.
Why did "Fast and Furious" influence James Wan while directing "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom"?
James Wan directed "Fast and Furious 7" in 2017, which allowed him to become familiar with the franchise known for its emphasis on family unity and friendship.
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom"
When will "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" be released in Peru?
The movie will be in theaters nationwide starting from December 20th. Remember that to better understand the story, there are some films you should watch before the release on the big screen.
The Aquaman sequel has a duration of 115 minutes, which is nearly 2 hours, and is expected to include exciting surprises for fans of DC Comics movies.
What is the plot of "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom"?
Aquaman decides to seek help from his brother Orm, the former king of Atlantis, in order to defeat Black Manta, who is still seeking revenge for his father's death and wants to defeat the superhero. The alliance between the brothers is also aimed at saving the Earth from destruction.
Cast of "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom"
- Jason Momoa (Arthur Curry / Aquaman)
- Amber Heard (Mera)
- Patrick Wilson (Orm Marius)
- Dolph Lundgren (King Nereus)
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (David Kane / Black Manta)
- Temuera Morrison (Thomas Curry)
- Nicole Kidman (Atlanna)
- Randall Park (Dr. Stephen Shin)