Conan Season 2018 Episode 76 Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Manteen II, James Wan
- July 22, 2018
Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and James Wan are all guests on Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show, Conan. Conan gets the inside scoop on their upcoming superhero film, Aquaman, which is set to release later that year. The guests discuss their experiences on set and working with each other, as well as the challenges of filming scenes underwater.
The conversation shifts to Momoa's career and how he landed the role of Aquaman. The Hawaiian actor talks about his upbringing and how it influenced his love for the ocean. He also shares stories of his early days in Hollywood and how he struggled to find work before landing the role of Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones.
The other guests chime in on their experiences working on the Aquaman film, with Wilson playing the villainous character, Orm, and Heard portraying Mera, the love interest of Aquaman. Abdul-Mateen II joins the cast as Black Manta, a character who serves as a formidable foe to Aquaman.
Conan also delves into the creative mind of James Wan, the director of Aquaman, as he discusses his vision for the film and how he approached filming the underwater scenes. Wan talks about the various challenges he faced, including the extensive use of CGI and the need to create a realistic underwater world.
As the conversation wraps up, Conan invites the guests to play a game called "Aquaman or Waterworld." The game involves identifying whether a given quote or fact is from the Aquaman film or the 1995 Kevin Costner film Waterworld, which also takes place in a water-filled world.
Overall, the episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Aquaman film and features an engaging conversation with the talented cast and director. Fans of the film and comic book enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this episode of Conan.