Amber Heard, from 'Aquaman,' extends sincere thanks to fans 

Amber Heard, reprising Mera in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," thanked fans on social media for their immense support and love for her character's return.

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[{"selector":"#anim-a3ed1d07-fb3a-497b-933c-29520c8a269e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.937499914669296%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-71d61a57-17d3-4882-ae68-16068639d6fb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e6ad9919-d70f-42dc-a6e8-ec47e2446293","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 189.78290%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] James Wan clarified that the sequel's focus was always intended to explore Arthur and Orm's relationship, defining it as a bromance action-adventure unlike the first film's romantic angle

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[{"selector":"#anim-fe22c455-8222-4bb0-9b56-cab78a5b52ef [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.234374910402764%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e5cdc388-a5c3-4d3f-affd-c5035c83bc4e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1eabfa79-44b9-4445-8f21-4cc9cbf55a8e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 209.32313%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Heard's testimony revealed script alterations that reduced her character's involvement, particularly in action-oriented scenes, impacting her role in the sequel's narrative. Read more