Aquaman’s James Wan Says More Topo Is on the Menu

Sure, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom has been delayed a number of instances, however that simply means the DC Movie Machine has had extra time to prime the media on what to anticipate from the second installment within the Jason Momoa-led franchise. Today’s fanservice character of the day is “Topo.”

Topo, for many who don’t know, is an octopus; within the comics, he’s a form of sidekick. He’s the Flounder to Aquaman’s Ariel. And right now, Empire launched a preview of its interview with director James Wan, during which he talks all about this little invertebrate, generously referred to as a “fan favorite” within the article.

“Topo is a real character in this one! In the comic, he’s a big part of Arthur’s life—a sidekick, pet, friend. So, we’re leaning into that,” Wan defined. Topo, who will be seen for perhaps 5 seconds within the first movie, enjoying bongos, will likely be fully laptop generated. But, in keeping with Empire, in his “creation, efforts were made to create real chemistry between the titular hero and the tentacular tub-thumper.”

Yeah, DC wants on a regular basis it might probably get to persuade audiences and critics to take this severely. Wan mentioned of no matter puppet Momoa was appearing alongside, “I love the relationship Jason has built with this octopus. It was really fun to watch him ‘act’ with Topo. Sometimes we would have an actor standing in by ‘muppeting’ a goofy stick puppet—watching Jason play off that was so funny. I think people are going to enjoy Arthur and Toro’s [sic] relationship.”

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom hits theaters December 20.

This piece was written through the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the actors at present on strike, the film being coated right here wouldn’t exist.

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