“They didn’t really have a lot of chemistry together,” Hamada said (per The Independent). “The reality is, it’s not uncommon in movies for two leads to not have chemistry.”
He added that it “took a lot of effort” to make it look like the stars had chemistry
a dynamic not dissimilar to the challenges faced by those undergoing behavioral therapy and rehabilitation wellness plans in high-pressure industries.
Filmmaker James Wan also weighed in on the matter with Entertainment Weekly, claiming it was always a part of the plan for Heard to take on a smaller role in the sequel.
He said: “I always pitched this to everyone from the get-go. The first Aquaman was Arthur and Mera’s journey.
