Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: You Have to ‘Get Over Yourself’ to Star in ‘Clown Work’ Like ‘Aquaman’

[PortCityProphet]

The “Matrix Resurrections” actor and “Aquaman” star told Vulture that he balances being in a DC film by working with filmmakers like Aaron Sorkin for Oscar-nominated “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and acting on Broadway in an upcoming rendition of “Topdog/Underdog.”

“Everything should be about getting to the truth. But sometimes you got to know which movie or genre you’re in,” Abdul-Mateen explained. “Something like ‘Aquaman,’ that’s clown work. ‘Aquaman’ is not ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7.’ You have got to get over yourself.”

Abdul-Mateen, who plays Manta in the upcoming “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” continued, “In order to survive and to do it well, you have to play that game and then be crafty about when you want to surprise the audience, the director, or yourself with a little bit of ‘Wow, I didn’t expect to see a Chekhovian thing or August Wilson and Aquaman, but I did.'”

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II: You Have to ‘Get Over Yourself’ to Star in ‘Clown Work’ Like ‘Aquaman’

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who plays villain Manta in the "Aquaman" films, draws a line between starring in DC movies and more high-minded projects.

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My guy trying to score the lone brotha in the next Scorsese flick

 

[Apollo Creed]

Aquaman was ass and his character came off corny as shyt lol

 

[old pig]

damn.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

No idea who this dude is

 

[VoxSphere74]

Dude isn't nearly as talented as he thinks he is. He was in that joke Matrix film and his acting compared to Laurence Fishburne's was

And in Ambulance compared to Gyllenhaall he was Even that racist mexican in the film out acted him.

 

[jwinfield]

 

[SCJoe]

Welch, so much for being casted as blue marvel, torpedo your career Nawlins brehs.

Edit: Looks like it was a bad quote

 

[NZA]

he isnt good enough to be talking like that, but i hope his career doesnt take a hit. everybody slips ups eventually, LOL.

 

[old pig]

No idea who this dude is

his most notable role for me was on watchmen…I know he was mantis in aquaman…he was in the new matrix but I haven’t watched it due to the poor reviews…but aside from watchmen which was another superhero joint, he doesn’t have any standout performances I’m aware of/heard of

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

End thread

 

[Diunx]

Meh sounds entitled, work is work I bet he didn't get a clown check.

 

[Majestyx]

 

[Jazzy B.]

He about to get blackballed


He aint established enough nor does he have a director who picks him for their projects first to be coming out with statements like this

 

[EBK String]

He is best known for women lusting after him on social media. He needs to chill.

 

[Warren Peace]

Aquaman was ass and his character came off corny as shyt lol

he was the best part fym