Amber Heard spokesperson denies actor has been cut from Aquaman sequel

Conflicting reports emerge over Heard's role in superhero franchise after defamation trial brought against her by ex-husband Johnny Depp

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A spokesperson for Amber Heard has denied reports that the actor has been cut from the Aquaman sequel, in the aftermath of the very public defamation trial brought against her by her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.

Heard was set to reprise her role as Mera, Aquaman's love interest, in the upcoming film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. But on Tuesday, an anonymous insider" told gossip website Just Jared that the role had been recast.

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