Whatcha gonna do, Aquaman, when Manta-mania runs wild on you!
Videos by ComicBook.com
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the actor portraying ruthless villain Black Manta in the upcoming Aquaman movie, channels two wrestling greats for a fun, entertaining video in which he trash talks his on-screen nemesis.
Imitating and blending dialogue, voice and mannerisms of WWE legends Hulk Hogan and Macho Man Randy Savage, Abdul-Mateen delivers a threatening message to The King of the Seven Seas. “Oh… it’s another day at the Manta-Mansion,” he begins. “And let me tell you something, brother. I’m looking for Aquaman. I got up in the morning and I’m eating my breakfast. I got my eggs; I got my avocado; and I got just a little piece of toast, brother. Only thing that’s missing is some Aqua-tuna to go on top of this breakfast here. I’m gonna find you and I’m gonna gut you like a fish. Ohhhhh yeahhhh, brother!”
For those who’re unfamiliar with Black Manta, the character stands as one of Aquaman’s most well-known foes. Also known as David, the character first debuted back in 1967’s Aquaman #35. The villain, who’s always been intrigued with Aquaman’s power, eventually grows to resent the hero and become obsessed with destroying him. Fitted with a wetsuit costume and weaponized helmet, Black Manta has always used hi-tech equipment (and some enhanced strength) to take on the the aquatic hero on his home turf over the years.
MORE: First Aquaman Set Videos / Amber Heard Shares New Photo In Mera Costume / James Wan Shares First Look At Mera In Aquaman / Amber Heard Shares Behind The Scenes Photo From Aquaman Set
An icon for over 75 years, Aquaman is known by fans of DC Comics as the ruler of Atlantis but committed to protecting the entire globe, both land and sea.
Warner Bros.’ action adventure Aquaman, is being helmed by James Wan (The Conjuring films, Furious 7) and stars Jason Momoa in the title role, returning to the character he plays in this fall’s Justice League.
The film also stars Amber Heard (Justice League, Magic Mike XXL) as Mera; Oscar nominee Willem Dafoe (Platoon, Spider-Man 2) as Vulko; Temuera Morrison (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Green Lantern) as Tom Curry; Dolph Lundgren (The Expendables films) as Nereus; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (upcoming Baywatch, Netflix’s The Get Down) as Black Manta; with Patrick Wilson (The Conjuring films, Watchmen) as Orm/Ocean Master; and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman (The Hours, Lion) as Atlanna.
The film is being produced by Peter Safran, with Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Rob Cowan, Jon Berg and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers.
Wan’s team behind the scenes includes such frequent collaborators as Oscar-nominated director of photography Don Burgess (The Conjuring 2, Forrest Gump), his five-time editor Kirk M. Morri (The Conjuring films, Furious 7, the Insidious films) and production designer Bill Brzeski (Furious 7). They are joined by costume designer Kym Barrett (The Matrix trilogy; The Amazing Spider-Man), along with Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Charles Gibson (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 & 2) and VFX supervisor Kelvin McIlwain (The Fast and the Furious franchise).
Aquaman will swim into theaters on December 21, 2018.
