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After Johnny Depp was fired from theFantastic Beastsfranchise back in November, fans across the world raised their voice for Warner Bros’ seemingly unfair decision. However, it now seems, according to a new rumor, that the studio has finally cleared its stance on allegations of domestic abuse by replacing Amber Heard withGame of Thronesalumnus Emilia Clarke for the role of Mera in the upcomingAquaman 2.
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Back in 2016, the tumultuous love-affair of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard took an ugly turn as Heard filed a divorce case citing verbal and physical abuse. As thehigh-profile caseattracted considerable attention, both parties went blazing out with evidence and witnesses. With the internet left polarized in the wake of this ugly affair, the case reached new heights when Depp lost the libel case againstThe Sun, and was ultimately fired from theFantastic Beastsfranchise in which he played the role of Grindelwald. Similarly, reports of Disney blocking any attempts of Depp being a part of thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise also emerged, which once again dismayed the fans.
But according toForbes, it now seems thatWarner Bros. has also fired Amber Heard from theDCExtended Universe to replace her with the Mother of Dragons.
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While no official confirmation has been released from Warner Bros. regarding Clarke’s casting, the decision can work wonders as it will once again reunite Clarke with Jason Momoa. InGame of Thrones, the pair shared the screen as a couple which led to the earlier speculations of Clarke replacing Heard as Mera in the DCEU.
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Akash Senapati
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Akash is the Lead Content Strategist for FandomWire. Having started as a writer for FandomWire back in 2020, he now manages a global team of writers who share the same passion for motion arts, from Martin Scorsese to the latest MCU flick. He loves DC Comics, Anime, Pink Floyd, and sleeping in no particular order. His favorite graphic-medium writers are Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, Christopher Priest, Garth Ennis, and Eiichiro Oda. Prep time > Aliens.
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