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Amber Heard Denies Reports She’s Been Cut From ‘Aquaman 2’

Despite yesterday’s (June 14) report that Amber Heard was fired from her role as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a source told Variety that she hasn’t been cut from…

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Amber Heard attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Aquaman” at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 12, 2018 in Hollywood, California.

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Despite yesterday's (June 14) report that Amber Heard was fired from her role as Mera in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a source told Variety that she hasn't been cut from the movie.

“Warner Bros. decided to recast Amber Heard‘s role after screentesting the movie. They are going to be doing reshoots with Jason Momoa and Nicole Kidman,” an insider shared to Just Jared, adding that the new actress would play Mera in Aquaman 2 and any future DC films.

A spokesperson for Heard debunked the rumor, telling Variety, “The rumor mill continues as it has from day one — inaccurate, insensitive and slightly insane.”

As we earlier reported, Heard apparently has less than ten minutes of screen time in the sequel. Additionally, Heard’s Mera was almost not brought back for the second installment due to concerns over her chemistry with lead actor Jason Momoa.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is now expected to open in theaters on March 17, 2023.

Johnny Depp  won his defamation case against Amber Heard, who was countersuing him in Virginia today, June 1. Depp was awarded $15 million in damages, while Heard was awarded $2 million.

Depp sued Heard for defamation for $50 million over a 2018 op-ed she wrote for The Washington Post in which she described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him lucrative acting roles. Heard countersued for $100 million, over statements Depp's attorney made about her abuse claims.

The defamation trial has been underway since April and jurors have heard over 100 hours of testimony altogether.

See what folks on Twitter had to say about this case finally being over below:

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Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.