Aquaman: Willem Dafoe’s Shark Was A Green Cube On Wires

While promoting his latest films on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Aquaman and Spider-Man actor Willem Dafoe revealed that the shark that he rode in the film was a giant, green cube on wires.

During the interview, Willem Dafoe and Jimmy Fallon talked about a number of things. This included his Golden Globe nomination for his role in the Vincent van Gogh biography film, At Eternity’s Gate and what went into making the film. He then gave us a bit of insight as to how the effects worked within Aquaman.

He revealed that a great deal of it was shot with greenscreens and was constantly kept on wires to help give the audience the idea that he and the other actors were under water. He also revealed that his shark was a giant green cube on wires. In it, he talked about, (or possibly joked about), how he got into the idea of making the shark real in his head. This included naming the CGI creature after his mother, Muriel. You can see the full video below in all of its details on acting:

From the look of things, the actor really knows how to get into a role.

What did you all think of Willem Dafoe’s portrayal of Aquaman’s mentor? Would you have preferred to see him return in some capacity as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Here is a plot synopsis for Aquaman:

From Warner Bros. Pictures and director, James Wan comes an action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas, “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa in the title role. The film reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime—one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be… a king.

Directed by James Wan, Aquaman stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, Amber Heard as Mera, Willem Dafoe as Vulko, Patrick Wilson as Orm / Ocean Master, Dolph Lundgren as Nereus, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, Nicole Kidman as Atlanna, Ludi Lin as Captain Murk, and Temuera Morrison as Tom Curry.

Aquaman is now playing everywhere.

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