Warner Bros. has been working on an adaptation of DC Comics' underwater hero 'Aquaman', which will be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Jul 21, 2009
AceShowbiz - Warner Bros. is currently developing an adaptation of DC Comics character Aquaman, a superhero who has the ability to live under water and communicate with sea creatures. The Hollywood Reporter claimed that the studio is taking pitches on the underwater-breathing hero project to be produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and his production company Appian Way shingle.
The involvement of Leonardo DiCaprio's production company reportedly has made the new film project slowly taking shape. The plan to make a big screen version of "Aquaman" itself was said as one of the studio's ideas in its effort to compete with Marvel's success, while trying to build on its own triumph with "The Dark Knight".
"Aquaman" was created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger in November 1941. The character is one of the more derided members of the Justice League of America. Aquaman was originally part of the now-shelved George Miller-directed "Justice League Mortal" and once was used as part of the plot of the HBO television series "Entourage". The superhero film project is planned for 2012 release.
