AQUAMAN: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II On Playing the Villain (Black Manta)

Go backstage with Aquaman’s villain!

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays Aquaman‘s bad guy – Black Manta/David Kane, a ruthless treasure hunter. The actor talks all about his costumes, what it was like to work alongside Jason Momoa, and more!

The film’s synopsis:

Once home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people — and then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm’s half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne. With help from royal counselor Vulko, Aquaman must retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and embrace his destiny as protector of the deep.

Aquaman hits theaters on December 21st. Check out the full interview below!