Hot off the record-breaking seventh film of the Fast and Furious franchise, Furious 7, director James Wan has signed on to helm Warner Bros. Pictures’ stand-alone Aquaman movie starring Jason Momoa. Wan will also by supervising the script by 300‘s Kurt Johnstad, according to the studio, and Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, and Charles Roven will produce the feature film based on the DC Comics character.
“We’ve been so lucky to have worked with James, first on New Line’s The Conjuring and now on their upcoming The Conjuring 2, and are thrilled to have him on board as we continue to expand our DC slate,” said Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures. “The Aquaman film will be a major tentpole picture for us and James’s span of work has proven him able to take on any manner of project, bringing his incredible creative talent and unique voice to the material.”
“James is not only a great storyteller but can make action truly explode on the big screen, and Jason has a dynamic presence that commands your attention,” stated producer Roven. “Together, they will bring an undeniable vitality and energy to this character as he headlines his first feature film.”
Warner Bros is targeting a 2018 theatrical release.
Who is Aquaman?
“An icon for over 70 years, Aquaman is the King of the Seven Seas. This reluctant ruler of Atlantis, caught between a surface world constantly ravaging the sea and Atlanteans looking to lash out in revolt, is committed to protecting the entire globe.”
