Aquaman (DC Theatrical Universe film)

Aquaman is the eighth film installment of The DC Theatrical Universe. It is directed by George Miller and produced by Geoff Johns, David S. Goyer, and Alan Taylor. The film stars Alexander Skarsgard, Jessica Chastain, Sean Maher, Chris O'Dowd, Lucien Laviscount, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Helen Mirren. It was released on August 17th, 2012.

Cast

 * Alexander Skarsgard as Arthur Curry / Aquaman
 * Jessica Chastain as Mera
 * Sean Maher as Orm Marius / Ocean Master
 * Helen Mirren as Atlanna
 * Chiwetel Ejiofor as David Barker / Black Manta
 * Chris O'Dowd as Nuidis Vulko
 * Lucien Laviscount as Kaldur'ahm / Aqualad
 * Daniel Dae Kim as Matthew Shin
 * Rami Malek as Garth
 * Nora Zehetner as Tula
 * John Novak as Thomas Curry

Confirmed Plot Points

 * The movie will pick up days after the death of Aquaman's father
 * Black Manta will be a long term mercenary hired by Orm
 * Arthur and Orm immediately dislike each other
 * Mera will teach Arthur how to use his powers properly
 * The final battle will take place both on land and in water
 * Kaldur'ahm will become Aqualad during the final battle
 * Ocean Master's identity will not be revealed

Trivia

 * This is the first film in the DCTU since Superman.
 * Poseidon is mentioned and referenced several times throughout the film. John Novak, who plays Thomas Curry, has previously portrayed Poseidon's brother, Zeus, in the television show Supernatural.
 * All statues of Poseidon resemble Lin-Manuel Miranda, who plays the character in the Wonder Woman franchise.
 * George Miller was originally supposed to direct the film Justice League Mortal is the mid-2000's with Santiago Cabrera as Aquaman. When he signed on to direct this film, the role was offered to Santiago.
 * At one point Atlanna tells Arthur she wanted to name him Orin. Orin was his Atlantean name in the comics.