“Compromises are part of trying to make it successful…”: Amber Heard Takes a Subtle Dig at WB and DC as her Role was Cut Short in ‘Aquaman 2’ After Fan Protest
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are still in the news a year after the defamation trial concluded. Their year-long ugly divorce and slander battle destroyed the ex-couples public reputation and status in Hollywood. Depp recently made his return to the industry with a French film, Jeanne du Barry, whereas Heard is set to return to the silver screen with her upcoming film, In The Fire.
The Never Back Down actress was away from the media as she settled in Spain with her daughter. She has faced a lot in the industry as compared to Depp. Heard has been targeted by her ex-husband’s fans after the trial, which led DC to reduce her screen time in Aquaman 2. After facing so many setbacks post-trial, Amber Heard has finally opened up about the criticism she endured.
Amber Heard comments on criticism over Aquaman 2
After the defamation trial, Amber Heard became the target as the decision came in favor of Johnny Depp. For the sake of her daughter, Oonagh Paige, Amber Heard decided to take a break from her acting profession. However, she is returning to the big screen with her upcoming film, In The Fire.
In an interview with Deadline, Heard while discussing her upcoming film, commented on the criticism she received after the defamation trial. The 37-year-old faced major backlash from Depp’s fans regarding her role in Aquaman 2. DC and Warner Bros., consequently, have decided to cut her on-screen time in the film in the hope of its success.
The London Fields actress spoke about the pressure the franchise faced and how compromises are part of making a movie successful. She said,
“These are very different kinds of projects representing two very different ends of the spectrum in my industry. There’s a ton of pressure on these big franchise movies, with millions and millions of dollars at stake, and compromises are part of trying to make it the most successful thing it can be.”
While speaking about her upcoming film, Heard added,
“Then on the other end of the spectrum is a small indie film like ‘In The Fire,’ a work of art and work of love, with nowhere near the same resources, and so there are compromises there. The best luck you can have as an actor is to be able to balance both.”
The Never Back Down actress will reprise her role of Princess Mera in Aquaman 2. The 37-year-old also opened up about being honored for being part of this franchise. She said,
“Aquaman,’ that franchise and the machinery behind it, I’m very honored, honored to be a part of that. And then there are these small passion projects like ‘In The Fire,’ where I’m proud to have gotten to know the filmmaker and the cast.”
Aquaman 2 is the sequel to the financially successful Jason Momoa-led Aquaman and the final film of the former DC slate. The studios hoped of ending the chapter on a high note, but the failure of The Flash and other movies has jeopardized it.
Amber Heard returns to the big screen with In the Fire
Following the unpleasant defamation lawsuit she got involved in with her ex-husband Johnny Depp, Amber Heard is ready to make a comeback. The Aquaman star is back in the spotlight with her new film, In the Fire. She attended the premiere of her latest film on the blue carpet at the Taormina Film Festival.
The upcoming film takes place in the 1890s. The 37-year-old actress portrays New York psychiatrist Grace Victoria Burnham, who travels to a remote plantation to cure a disturbed autistic child. The movie is described as a horror thriller.
Victoria must safeguard the child from the villagers and the village priest, who think the youngster is under the control of a demon, in addition to trying her best to heal the child’s ailment.
Amber Heard’s Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom is slated to release on December 20, 2023.
Source: Deadline
