Official: WB Confirm James Wan to Direct 'Aquaman' - 'Game of Thrones' Jason Momoa to Star

Official: WB Confirm James Wan to Direct 'Aquaman'

'Game of Thrones' Jason Momoa to Star

By Alex Burns

 

In the latest piece of news to come out of the DC movie stable it has been confirmed that director James Wan (Furious Seven, The Conjuring) will take the helm of the upcoming Aquaman feature film. Jason Momoa (“Game of Thrones”) is starring as the King of Atlantis. Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed the announcement through a statement from Greg Silverman, who acts as President of Creative Development and Worldwide Production for the company.

“We’ve been so lucky to have worked with James, first on New Line’s ‘The Conjuring’ and now on their upcoming ‘The Conjuring 2,'” says Silverman, “and are thrilled to have him on board as we continue to expand our DC slate. The ‘Aquaman’ film will be a major tentpole picture for us and James’s span of work has proven him able to take on any manner of project, bringing his incredible creative talent and unique voice to the material.”

Wan will also be supervising the script by Kurt Johnstad (300, 300: Rise of an Empire).  Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder and Zack Snyder will serve as producers. “James is not only a great storyteller but can make action truly explode on the big screen,” says Roven, “and Jason has a dynamic presence that commands your attention. Together, they will bring an undeniable vitality and energy to this character as he headlines his first feature film.”

Although often maligned in popular culture DC and Warner Bros. are keen to prove Aquaman can become a big box office draw. The character is a founding member of the Justice League after all and his inclusion in this new DC cinematic universe will bring the race of Atlanteans front and center.

Momoa’s Aquaman is set to feature first in Zack Snyder’s 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', which is set for release March 25, 2016. Although unconfrimed, we're willing to bet Momoa will also be taking a central role in 'Justice League: Part One, arriving November 10, 2017 before starring in his own solo film 'Aquaman' which bows the following summer with 'Justice League: Part Two' following on June 14, 2019. We'll have more to bring you as it comes so make sure you keep it locked here at Cape and Cowl for everything Superhero.