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It has been more than twenty years since Nicole Kidman appeared in superhero movie. She played Dr. Chase Meridian in 1995's "Batman Forever", but instead of delving deeper into the genre, she chose to star in critically-acclaimed movies such as "Moulin Rouge", "The Hours" and "Lion".

However, Kidman in fact is still in favor of playing a role in superhero film. The Australian actress has been confirmed to star in upcoming DC movie "Aquaman", in which she will play Jason Momoa's on-screen mother Queen Atlanna. To Entertainment Weekly, the Australian actress explains her reason of accepting the role.

"The reason why I love ['Aquaman'] is James Wan is an Australian, and I've followed his career since he started. He's a really good friend of mine, and he offered to let me play Queen Atlanna," she says, speaking of "Aquaman" director James Wan.

Kidman later says, "As soon as he said I could wear mother-of-pearl and be a mermaid warrior, I said I'm done. Please. If there is one thing I have to do in my life, I have to be that. [Laughs] Because, you've got to have some fun."

Kidman's other upcoming movies include "The Lobster", "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" and Sofia Coppola's "The Beguiled". The movies are slated to be released prior to "Aquaman".

"Aquaman" follows the story of Arthur Curry, a half-man and half-Atlantean who leads Atlantic Ocean and tries to gain his glory. Enters his half brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), who is as powerful and creating a hindrance that puts everything in havoc. Aquaman is obliged to prevent his evil half-brother from snatching his empire of high seas.

Also starring in "Aquaman" are Amber Heard as Mera and Willem Dafoe as Nuidis Vulko. The movie is set to hit U.S. theaters on December 21, 2018.