"Aquaman 2" is not only ready to begin filming Jason Momoa's shining armor, it finally has a title (details below) While there are fewer plot details around Arthur Currie than a full bottle of booze, we've scraped together quite a few details about the upcoming DCEU film Unfortunately, the film is in a bit of trouble: Jason Momoa has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be quarantined Details are as follows

The film, of course, begins where the first Aquaman film left off, with Cary finally accepting his role as King of Atlantis Aquaman already has a target on his back by David Kane (aka Black Manta), who was rescued at the end of the first film Kane heads to Atlantis and brings along marine scientist Steven Shinn (played by Randall Park)

While we are in the very sea of delay, "Aquaman 2" is currently scheduled for release on December 16, 2022 This date seems rather far off and sturdy

However, the film's star, Jason Momoa, is currently unavailable for filming; according to The Sun, the actor has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently in self-isolation A source who spoke to the magazine said, "It's a real headache for the film's bosses, and they are worried that they will have to delay the rigorous shooting schedule"

That would be in line with details Dolph Lundgren (King Nereus) gave at the Wizard World panel that production would begin in the summer of 2021

Because the original release date was so far in advance, "Aquaman 2" will not see a delay That was due to DC's crowded release schedule, which will be brought to light in DC Fandome 2021

The main and confirmed cast of "Aquaman 2" is still a bit short, but most of the major players are returning It starts with Momoa as Arthur Curry/Aquaman and Amber Heard as Mera

Patrick Wilson reprises his role as King Aum, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II returns in Black Manta gear, but more on them in the Villains section below

Most recently, Momoa's "Game of Thrones" companion Pilou Asbeck (who played Euron Greyjoy in the HBO series) has reportedly been added to "Aquaman 2" His role has not yet been announced

The current cast includes:

Nicole Kidman as Atlanna and Willem Defoe as Nuidis Valko may return, but this has not yet been confirmed

"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" is the official title of Aquaman 2, as announced by director James Wan on Instagram The Lost Kingdom is one of the seven kingdoms of Atlantis, and Arthur Curry/Aquaman's job may be to find this land and restore it to function as part of the empire

After rumors that Amber Heard would be fired from "Aquaman 2" were denied, her co-star announced her return to the role of Queen Mera with a photo of her reading part of the science fiction book "Surface Detail" by the late Scottish author, Jayne M Banks

Her caption, "Before Aquaman takes the last page out of this book," refers to the fact that co-star Jason Momoa reportedly likes to tear the last page from the book before one of his co-stars can finish reading it

In this clip delivered to DC Fandome, we live through Jason Momoa's look of joy In this reel, we see the familiar faces we've come to expect

We know two names that make life tough for Arthur Curry and the heroes of Aquaman 2 Patrick Wilson returns as Ocean Master Om, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II also returns as Black Manta

Ohm will not be a major villain, as Wilson explained at an event at an independent bookstore (via Inverse), "He's not going to be the main villain in another movie" This makes sense given the post-credits scene in Aquaman, which reveals that Black Manta is not only alive but also very angry at Aquaman - leaving Black Manta as the likely big villain