Amber Heard made her debut as Mera in Aquaman in 2018. And now, she is all set to return in its sequel in 2023. However, her reprise has been met with mixed reactions thanks to her legal spat with her ex-husband, and fellow actor Johnny Depp. In 2022, there were rumors that Heard might not return to the Aquaman sequel and Warner Bros. was on the hunt for a replacement.
Among all the actresses, Emilia Clarke, the star of Game of Thrones, emerged as the clear fan favorite. One digital artist also gave a sneak peek into how will Clark look as Mera in a beautiful piece of art.
Fan art shows Emilia Clark as Mera
The DC Universe has seen many ups and downs over the years. One such twist is related to their upcoming movie, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Although Amber Heard will be very much there in the movie, there was a time when fans even signed an online petition to replace her as Mera.
Diego Oliveira, a talented digital artist, skilfully captured the fans’ desires by creating a stunning artwork that portrays Emilia Clarke as Mera.
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The artwork shared on Instagram depicts Clarke with lively red hair flowing down, wearing a green one-piece suit that resembles fish scales with a golden crown. The picture also displays the hydrokinetic powers of Mera.
Fans praise the art with a desire to turn it into a reality
When Oliveira posted his creation on Instagram in July 2022, many followers praised his creativity and vision. Fans were anticipating the reunion of Emilia Clark and Jason Momoa (Aquaman), who previously collaborated on Game of Thrones.
Here are some of the reactions of netizens
One user shared her delight about the possible reunion and said, “I would jump up and down with joy if they are reunited. They are amazing acting together, and they are great friends. The question is: would the director consider this? Would it be possible?”
While one user called it classy, and said, “Soooo much prettier, softer, classier than the previous .”
Another netizen shared her strong desire to see Clark in the upcoming movie, she said, “Oh wow. This needs to happen. I don’t know if I could stand to see the new movie if turd is in it Just being honest. As much as I love the MCU and DC universe.”
An Instagram user called the actress the perfect Mera and said, “Emilia looks way more like a Mera.”
Some fans said they won’t watch the film if it doesn’t happen, while others hailed Clarke as Mera. The majority of people shared their desire to see their Khal and Khaleesi together again.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to release on December 20, 2023.
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