Jason Momoa's Throne Call: A Look Back at the 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' Announcement

''What could be greater than a king?'' Jason Momoa echoed as he elevated himself on the dazzling, spiky Throne of Atlantis—a classic scene that still sends chills down DCEU fans' spines around the world. More than a year later, the buzz surrounding 'Aquaman 2: The Lost Kingdom' hasn't died down.

A Throne to Rule the Depths

Originally revealed by Warner Bros. Pictures in a tantalizing one-minute teaser, our first glimpse of the sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Aquaman showed Momoa in his element. As Arthur Curry/Aquaman, he was seen donned in the classic orange and green suit from the first movie. Yet the scene that left fans agog featured Aquaman in a sleek, dark blue stealth suit, presumably delving into the ancient ruins of the Atlantean Empire.

More Than A King, A Legend

Jason Momoa and director James Wan sent ripples through the fan community in September 2021 with a sneak peek of Aquaman's revamped look. The actor's Instagram post held an audacious promise: ''Second round. New suit. More action. Aloha," a promise that the sequel continues to uphold.

The stealth suit, according to Wan, is Atlantean tech based on the camouflaging ability of cephalopods, inspired by the 80's 'blue suit'. A divergence from its predecessor, Wan, famed co-creator of the Saw and Insidious franchises, hinted that the sequel would adopt a darker, more serious tone.

Pitching Dreams into Reality
"You can take the boy out of horror, but you can never take the horror out of the boy," Wan shared, revealing that the sequel drew significant inspiration from the 1965 Italian horror sci-fi film, Planet of the Vampires.

Momoa, who is more than simply the face of Aquaman, was heavily involved in the creation of the sequel's setting. The actor revealed his involvement in the Aquaman 2 screenplay, expressing his enthusiasm for the project. ''T'The best thing I can give you is that I love it so much that I participated in the writing of it," Momoa said on The Drew Barrymore Show.

Filming took place in London, Los Angeles, New Jersey, and Momoa's native Hawaii, with production completing in January 2022, paving the way for a December 2023 release. Jason Momoa's Aquaman 2 teaser release not only promised an epic undersea adventure but also marked a watershed moment in the ever-expanding DCEU universe.

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