A petition to remove Amber Heard from Aquaman 2 is gaining signatures after Johnny Depp was fired from another movie.
There is a popular petition online calling for Amber Heard to be removed from the cast of Aquaman 2, similar to how Johnny Depp was fired from Fantastic Beasts 3.
The petition started in 2019 and has gained a significant number of signatures, reaching over 4 million. The petition is still receiving new signatures, with 85 added just last week. Although the total goal is 6 million signatures, it's unclear how long it will take to reach that number. Some people support Johnny Depp and believe it is unfair that he lost his role while Amber Heard remains in Aquaman 2.
Currently, Amber Heard is expected to appear in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but it's uncertain how big her role will be. There are rumors that her character, Mera, will have a smaller part this time, although this hasn't been confirmed by the studio. It remains to be seen if these changes will satisfy those who oppose her continued involvement in the DC Universe.
Johnny Depp was asked to step down from his role as Grindelwald after losing a libel case against The Sun, which referred to him as a wife-beater. However, he had more success in his defamation trial, with Amber Heard being found guilty on three counts and himself found guilty on one. Since then, Depp has been trying to revive his career but has yet to secure another major film project.
While Amber Heard is still expected to appear in Aquaman 2, it's possible that this could be her final appearance as Mera. The new co-CEOs of the DC Universe have been making significant changes to the franchise, and it's uncertain if the Aquaman series will continue or if Jason Momoa's character will be recast.
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is scheduled to be released in theaters on December 20th.