The actor who highlighted the Aquaman 2 script: “It’s better than the first one”

The second installment of the underwater hero, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, is in full shooting and those responsible for the film do not give any clue about the plot of the next adventure of Arthur Curry. However, a medium had the possibility of approaching the actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and ask him about the expected sequel. Let’s remember: the interpreter gave life to Black Manta in the first installment of the franchise.

Yahya He did not comment much on the film, but assured that his character will have more development in the next entry of the DC Extended Universe. The first film showed how Aquaman stopped him and in that conflict the father of the pirate he plays drowned. Later and with technology Atlantis the villain becomes Black Manta!

Will Aquaman 2 surpass its predecessor?

“I think the script is better than the first one. It gives the actors a ton of storytelling moments. In Aquaman, we only had an introduction to Black Manta and their motivations. In this installment I can exercise and breathe a little more. I can show different colors!“Said the actor excited by the possibility that the villain he plays can stand out more than in the original film.

The first film about Arthur Curry was very well received by critics and fans of the DC Extended Universe. Many are waiting impatiently for this sequel. Aquaman It was a breath of fresh air for the brand that was in crisis in 2018 when the film directed by James Wan |. Those responsible for the franchise hope to repeat the success.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is starring Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, Amber Heard as Mera, Patrick Wilson as Ocean Master, Dolph Lundgren as King Nereus, Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta. The film is directed by James Wan | and the next one will be released December 15, 2022.