The Aquaman movie has reportedly found its Black Manta.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Netflix's The Get Down) is "in early talks" to play the DC Comics supervillain in director James Wan's movie. "The official offer went out yesterday and the parties are now in talks," the site claims.
Variety reports Abdul-Mateen "beat out a short list of actors that included Moonlight breakout Trevante Rhodes and 24: Legacy star Corey Hawkins."
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in Netflix's The Get Down.
Both trades also report that he was a runner-up for the role of Lando Calrissian in the Han Solo standalone movie, a part that ultimately went to Donald Glover.
The Aquaman movie's central villain is Ocean Master, to be played by Patrick Wilson. Jason Momoa reprises the title role, while Justice League's Amber Heard and Willem Dafoe reprise their Atlantean characters Mera and Vulko, respectively.
Black Manta made his DC Comics debut in 1967 in Aquaman #35. He's currently depicted as a mercenary/treasure hunter who wears a super-powered suit of armor.
Aquaman is slated to begin filming this April in Australia.
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