The Get Down’s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in talks for Aquaman’s Black Manta! The Hollywood Reporter brings word that The Get Down star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is in early talks for the role of Black Manta in Warner Bros.’
The character doesn’t have an actual super powers but is an adept fighter with great strength.
The film is already high into pre-production, with the Australia-based production set to begin soon.
He’s joined by Amber Heard as his wife Mera with Patrick Wilson playing his half-brother Orm, and Willem Dafoe set to play advisor Vulko.