Zack Snyder has earned himself an executive producer credit onAquaman. The DC hero is getting his first ever live-action solo movie later this year, with formerGame of Thronesstar Jason Momoa reprising his role as the Atlantean, following his appearance in last year’sJustice League. Now, thanks to an update on the movie’s official website, it’s been revealed thatZack Snyder, along with his wife and producing partner Deborah Snyder, is being credited as an executive producer onAquaman.
On the one hand, this isn’t terribly surprising. The Snyders have been credited as executive producers on every one of the currentlive-action DC moviessinceMan of Steel, which kicked off Warner Bros.' interconnected universe. Yet, given the behind the scenes drama that led to Zack Snyder no longer being involved with the DC movie universe, it’s still a little surprising on another level.
Aquamanhas been in development for some time. That means Zack Snyder could have easily had his hand in the development process, which would explain why he’s retaining his credit. Snyder is also the man responsible for making Jason MomoaArthur Curry, which the actor has been very vocal about. In a previous interview, Momoa heaped praise and gratitude upon the filmmaker, who directedMan of SteelandBatman V Superman: Dawn of Justiceprior to the wholeJustice Leaguedebacle.
“Zack is someone who kind of saved my life. This opportunity to be where I am is all because of him. So if you like Aquaman, you can pretty much thank Zack Snyder instantly, because none of it would’ve come true if it weren’t for him.”
Joss Whedon stepped in to oversee massive reshoots that took place onJustice Leagueand the final product was ultimately a result of his vision mixed with what Zack Snyder had originally intended. The movie underperformed dramatically and didn’t do the trick for many moviegoers. As such, there is still a loud contingent ofDC fansdemanding for Warner Bros.' to release the Snyder cut ofJustice League, which may or may not exist, depending on who you ask. For his part, Snyder has seemed less than satisfied with the situation and is no longer involved in the future DC universe, formerly known as the DC Extended Universe. During SDCC, Warner Bros. announced that it will be known as Worlds of DC moving forward.
That’s just part of the rebranding that Warner Bros. will implement moving forward. The DC movie universe got off to a rocky start andJustice Leaguewas the final nail in the coffin. Starting withAquaman, the studio is looking to shift focus and put distance between the new movies and Zack Snyder’s vision. True as that may be, the man is still being credited as an executive producer alongside Jon Berg, Geoff Johns and Walter Hamada, who are all still involved in that universe. James Wan’sAquamanis set to arrive in theaters on December 21. This news originated over atAquamanMovie.com.
