Popular fan demands of their favorite movie studios are nothing new. But things don’t seem to be getting any weirder as this time DC fans are starting a petition to replace Amber Heard’s Mera in Aquaman 2 with King Shark. While there have been plenty of rumors about Nanaue appearing in the sequel to the 2018 James Wan movie, this petition points to a more hilarious angle.
Amber Heard’s role in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has long been a controversial issue. Fans have repeatedly wished the studio replaced Mera’s character following the actress’ long-running court drama with Johnny Depp. Now, fans seem to have gained more hope following the nominations of James Gunn and Peter Safran as new DCU leads.
Fans Don’t Want Amber Heard in Aquaman 2
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In the 2018 Aquaman James Wan’s film starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard played the female lead, Mera. But after all the defamation incident with the Pirates of the Caribbean star, fans didn’t want the character in the DCU. Fans have become tougher with their demand for Heard to be fired as Johnny Depp also faced the same treatment from WB studios when he first got involved in the whole controversy.
Now, according to the latest Tweet from a user who has gained a considerably huge following, fans want Nanaue aka King Shark from The Suicide Squad in the future Aquaman 2.
Petition to replace Amber Heard with King Shark in Aquaman 2 pic.twitter.com/RDZvZu4Ggd
— Eren Yeager 🇮🇳 (@caped_bruce) September 6, 2021
King Shark was introduced by James Gunn himself when he made The Suicide Squad in 2021. The film was a soft reboot of David Ayer’s existing 2016 film. The character was voiced by the legendary Sylvester Stallone and became a fan favorite in no time. The giant shark demigod possessed a unique blend of violence and kindness.
As the character finds himself among the countable characters arriving at the end of the film, fans have been eagerly wanting to watch him more. The character is rumored to appear alongside the ruler of Atlantis in James Wan’s upcoming film. But it looks like fans won’t be satisfied with a simple cameo, because their request can’t be any more baffling than it already is.
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King Shark fans are going crazy on the internet
Take a look at some of the tweets that show just how much fans want Sylvester Stallone’s character to appear in the upcoming DCU movie.
King shark supremacy
— 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙮 (@ixy_spicy) September 6, 2021
— Chris (bi batman) (@blaz_man96) September 6, 2021
Yes Yes Yes
— Thiene Leal (@ThieneLeal) September 6, 2021
Nanaue would be good at Atlantis. I’m pretty sure of that.
— MasamiRogers (@gwrangermerah) September 6, 2021
Lmaoooooo honestly that would probably double the opening box office at this point
— WATCHING THE WORLD BURN (@WATCHINGWORLDB3) September 6, 2021
Maybe King Shark and Arthur can drink with Dad. It would be a treat to see.
— Zachary Vargas (@HHeroesMedia) September 6, 2021
Now, as the last tweet suggests, it may be possible to show Nanaue that he is a friend of Arthur Curry. It will be interesting to know eventually if we can spot a “Nom Nom” scene in the next film or not. But curiously, there is an interesting connection with sharks in Aquaman 2.
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Can King Shark appear in Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom?
Although King Shark’s appearance is largely left to speculation, Aquaman 2 a Karshon aka The Shark. The role is to be played by Indya Moore. But fans have to remember one thing despite the title of Shark attached to both characters, they are very different. While King Shark is largely interested in gnawing everyone like a shark. On the other hand, Karshon is a full-fledged villain in the comics who has bigger plans than just chewing up humans.
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According to reports regarding Amber Heard, many fans believed the delay in DC’s entire slate was due to the studio’s attempt to cut several of her scenes from the film. Some fans also wanted Emilia Clarke to reprise the role. Now that the chairs are changed, it will be exciting to wait and watch Mera’s direction in the DCU.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be released on December 25, 2023.
Source: Twitter
