Amber Heard Shares Behind The Scenes Photo From Aquaman Set

05/18/2017 02:33 pm EDT

When Justice League hits theaters later this year, fans will finally have the chance to see Aquaman and Mera on the big screen. Mera will be played by actress Amber Heard in both projects, and she recently shared a glimpse at what it takes to play the character.

Update: Aquaman director James Wan also shared what she looks like IN costume!

Heard just started production on Aquaman, and in celebration of the first day of filming, she shared a photo of her in the makeup chair prepping for the set. The photo has her sitting with a stylist while reading an Aquaman (Rebirth) Vol. 1 trade, with the caption "Over a year of prep, 6 months of training, & countless hrs of denying myself pleasure, aka donuts, has led to this moment: Day 1. #Aquaman". The amount of training actors go through for superhero parts is insane, and Heard is no different. When fans get to see her command the seas alongside Jason Momoa's Aquaman, their appreciation for her hard work will likely increase ten fold. If you happen to be eating a donut, just let her know so she can live vicariously through you until production ends.

In Justice League, fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League is directed by Zack Snyder, from a screenplay by Chris Terrio, and features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill (Superman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ray Fisher (Cyborg), Ciarán Hinds (Steppenwolf), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Jeremy Irons (Alfred Pennyworth), J.K. Simmons (Commissioner Gordon), Amber Heard (Mera), Kiersey Clemons (Iris West) and Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor).

The DCEU continues when Wonder Woman opens in theaters on June 2, 2017, followed by Justice League on November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.

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