Hollywood megastar Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife, Aquaman star Amber Heard, for defamation after describing herself in a 2018 op-ed as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” Depp v. Heard has become a public phenomenon, with millions of people live streaming the testimonies and results and wondering what this trial will mean for both parties moving forward.
The defamation case recently concluded, with the jury awarding Depp $15 million in compensation and punitive damages and Heard getting $2 million in damages.
Heard is currently set to reprise her role as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, for which she filmed most of her scenes in London during Fall 2021. Despite many fans siding with Depp regarding the trial, co-star Dolph Lundgren recently supported the actress after working with her for a second time under Warner Bros.
Even though Heard was met with some cast member support, her time as Mera may quickly be coming to a close following this trial.
According to reliable insider KC Walsh, Amber Heard’s scenes as Mera are set to be deleted from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom following a meeting between Warner Bros. higher-ups. Walsh’s rumor suggests Mera may die during childbirth at the start of the sequel, but its upcoming test screening will be telling.
Heard admitted during the trial against Johnny Depp that her role had already been cut after being a leading star in the first film.
