AQUAMAN Movie Could Be Directed by James Wan
Warner Bros. wants James Wan to direct their Aquaman movie, and if that happens, we should prepare ourselves for something amazing. I'm a huge fan of Wan, who has directed film such as Saw, Insidious, The Conjuring, and most recently Furious 7. The studio would be extremely lucky to get a guy like this on board.
The news comes from THR, but no offer has been extended to Wan at this point. He is the studio's top choice, and there have only been some preliminary talks. Zack Snyder is the guy who is building the DC cinematic universe, and Wan's inclusion in the team would only strengthen it. The guy is an incredible director who has a knack for telling great stories and developing solid characters.
Jason Momoa is already attached to star as the aquatic superhero, and he will make his first on-screen appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. He will also be included in the two-part Justice League movies. The Aquaman solo film is currently being developed on two tracks, with screenwriters Will Beall and Kurt Johnstad writing separate scripts for the movie.
It will be interesting to see if Wan takes the gig if it's offered to him. I'm sure Universal Pictures will want him to come back for the next Fast & Furious film. He's also prepping to shoot The Conjuring 2: The Enfield Poltergeist, which goes into production this fall. If the filmmaker can find the time to direct Aquaman, I hope he does.