Aquaman helmer James Wan has shared a brand new behind-the-scenes photo of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the iconic DC Comics villain Black Manta.
Jason Momoa’s first cinematic solo outing as Aquaman introduced audiences to Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, one of the titular hero’s most formidable foes from the comics. Most fans were thrilled by the fact that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Black Manta look was faithful to the source material and now Aquaman director James Wan has shared a photo taken during a costume test for the movie.
You can check out James Wan’s behind-the-scenes photo of Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta below!
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Warner Bros. is currently working on an Aquaman sequel, with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick writing the script and James Wan expected to return in the director’s chair. While it is currently unknown if Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will be back as Black Manta, the mid-credits scene of the first film teased the villain leading Dr. Stephen Shin to Atlantis in exchange for his assistance in seeking revenge against Aquaman.
Here is the official synopsis for Aquaman:
From Warner Bros. Pictures and director James Wan comes an acition-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa in the title role. The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be… a king.
Directed by James Wan, Aquaman stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, Amber Heard as Mera, Willem Dafoe as Vulko, Patrick Wilson as Orm / Ocean Master, Dolph Lundgren as Nereus, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Ludi Lin as Captain Murk, and Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry.
Aquaman is available on Digital HD, 4K UHD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD. Stay tuned for the latest news on Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s future as Black Manta.
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