Apparently WB has released a statement to the trial about the Aquaman 2 role, disputing what AH is claiming - basically rebutting what AH's agent testified. It had
nothing to do with Waldman's statements.
Twitter thread here:
link to statement here:
WB reply to JD opposition Quash(1-12).pdf
They petitioned the Fairfax court to quash having to be deposed for the case. That part was denied, but apparently they were granted a protective order from being forced to comment on it in the future.
I can't wait for rebuttal.
Copy and pasted from the pdf.
Ms. Heard did not suffer any adverse employment action by Warner Bros. in
connection with either Aquaman or Aquaman 2 because of any of the allegedly
defamatory statements by John C. Depp, II (“Mr. Depp”) or Adam Waldman (“Mr.
Waldman”) that are alleged in her Counterclaim (the “Counterclaim Statements”).
Ms. Heard’s compensation for Aquaman or Aquaman 2 was not reduced because
of the Counterclaim Statements.
Ms. Heard filmed Aquaman 2 between July 15, 2021 and November 16, 2021.
Any alleged delay in picking up Ms. Heard’s option for Aquaman 2 was due to
creative issues in casting Ms. Heard in the role of Mera for Aquaman 2, which
were communicated to Ms. Heard’s agent at the time.
Any alleged delay in Warner Bros. picking up Ms. Heard’s option for Aquaman 2
was not due to Ms. Heard’s dispute with Mr. Depp or to any of the allegations in
this lawsuit, specifically including the Counterclaim Statements.
Warner Bros. would not have paid Ms. Heard more money on Aquaman 2, even if
Ms. Heard had had more time to attempt to renegotiate her contract