Certain, Aquaman and the Misplaced Kingdom has been delayed a number of occasions, however that simply means the DC Film Machine has had extra time to prime the media on what to anticipate from the second installment within the Jason Momoa-led franchise. Right this moment’s fanservice character of the day is “Topo.”
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Topo, for many who don’t know, is an octopus; within the comics, he’s a type of sidekick. He’s the Flounder to Aquaman’s Ariel. And in the present day, Empire launched a preview of its interview with director James Wan, through which he talks all about this little invertebrate, generously referred to as a “fan favourite” within the article.
“Topo is an actual character on this one! Within the comedian, he’s a giant a part of Arthur’s life—a sidekick, pet, good friend. So, we’re leaning into that,” Wan defined. Topo, who might be seen for perhaps 5 seconds within the first movie, enjoying bongos, can be fully laptop generated. However, in keeping with Empire, in his “creation, efforts have been made to create actual 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 stated of no matter puppet Momoa was appearing alongside, “I really like the connection Jason has constructed with this octopus. It was actually enjoyable to observe him ‘act’ with Topo. Generally we’d have an actor standing in by ‘muppeting’ a goofy stick puppet—watching Jason play off that was so humorous. I feel persons are going to get pleasure from Arthur and Toro’s [sic] relationship.”
Aquaman and the Misplaced Kingdom hits theaters December 20.
This piece was written throughout the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. With out the labor of the actors at present on strike, the film being lined right here wouldn’t exist.
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