Summary
An ending for an unrealizedAquamantrilogy in theDCEUhas been rendered in a concept trailer featuring Timothée Chalamet as the mystery villain.Aquaman’s DCEU tenurecomprised just two solo movies, withAquaman and the Lost Kingdombeing the DCEU’s swansongmovie in December 2023. Now that the DCEU is well and truly dead in the water, Jason Momoa will not return as Arthur Curry - though there is still hope for the beloved actor to return to the DCU in another role.
2018’sAquamanwas the DCEU’s highest-grossing movie with a $1.1 billion worldwide box office.
As a tribute to Momoa’s iconic depiction of Aquaman, YouTube creatorKH Studiohas developed a bombastic, if somewhat bizarre concept trailer forAquaman 3. The full trailer can be viewed below:
Although this will likely never come to fruition, the trailerit depicts Aquaman coming up against another oceanic threat in the form of Timothée Chalamet, whose “appearance” takes the form of a still image on the backdrop of the ocean. Who Chalamet is supposed to be portraying in the movie is decidedly unclear, but it’s safe to say that his character is unappreciative of Curry’s rule.
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Timothée Chalamet Could Still Be A Good Casting Choice For The DCU
Though he never featured in an underwater DCEU adventure, Timothée Chalamet is currently riding a huge wave of popularity in Hollywood. This has unsurprisingly led to a deluge of fan casts for theDuneactor, with one character in particular taking the prize as the most popular casting choice. With James Gunn promising an all-new take on the Bat Family in theupcomingThe Brave and the Boldmovie- the DCU’s take on Batman - some fans are clamoring forChalamet to portray Dick Grayson, AKA Nightwing.
Nightwing is the erstwhile sidekick of Batman who relinquished the Robin mantle to go it alone as Nightwing, the charismatic vigilante who co-founded and leads the Teen Titans. WithTeen Titans confirmed to be a part of the DCU’s release slate, Nightwing’s involvement is all but assured. Regardless,whether Chalamet, who closely resembles the character and is the perfect age to portray him, would take on the role is decidedly uncertain.
Chalamet has revealed that he was once advised by Leonardo DiCapriom, “No superhero movies, no hard drugs,” concerning his Hollywood career. Despite this, Chalamet clarified that if the superhero movie in question had a satisfactory director and script, he would still consider it - even going so far as to citeThe Dark Knightas inspiration. With that in mind, and the fact that the DCU has a promising future with James Gunn at the helm, there may yet be hope for Chalamet’s superhero career, even if it isn’t part of anAquamantrilogy.
Aquaman
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Aquaman follows Arthur Curry, a half-human, half-Atlantean, as he embarks on a journey to discover his true identity and claim his birthright as king. Released in 2018, the film explores his quest to bridge the worlds of land and sea in the DC Universe.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom: In this sequel, Black Manta rises as a formidable adversary with the power of the Black Trident, seeking revenge against Aquaman. To defend Atlantis, Aquaman must form an alliance with his imprisoned brother, uniting to protect the kingdom from this new threat.
