Nicole Kidman Up for Role of Aquaman's Mom

Oscar winner is director's first choice.

By Jim Vejvoda

Oscar winner Nicole Kidman has reportedly been offered the role of the titular superhero's mother in the Aquaman movie.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kidman "has been Wan's top choice for weeks, with an official offer finally going out on Monday."

In the DC Comics, Aquaman's mom Atlanna was a member of the Atlantean royal family who fell in love with lighthouse keeper Tom Curry and gave birth to their half-human, half-Atlantean son, Arthur Curry.

If she does sign on then Aquaman wouldn't be Kidman's first DC Comics movie having also starred in 1995's Batman Forever as Dr. Chase Meridian. She was also up for the role of Wonder Woman's mother Queen Hyppolyta, a part that went to Connie Nielsen.

Aquaman is also reportedly lining up The Get Down's Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to star as villain Black Manta. Aquaman aims to begin filming this April under the direction of James Wan.

Kidman is currently nominated for an Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Lion.

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