"The Conjuring" actor Patrick Wilson has joined the cast of Warner Bros. and DC movie project, "Aquaman."
In a report from Deadline, it was announced that Wilson will take on the role of Aquaman's evil half-brother ORM (aka "Ocean Master") on the film project. Wilson will co-star with Jason Mamoa as the titular character, Amber Heard as Mera and Willem Dafoe as Vulko. The film's production will begin next year in Australia.
Wilson's villainous character has the same sibling-rivalry vibe that Marvel fans saw through Loki and Thor's relationship. In the comics, ORM is Aquaman's human half-brother and a rival for the throne of Atlantis. His powers include magical manipulation and telepathy.
"Aquaman" director James Wan confirmed the casting news via Twitter on Monday.
"In casting news that no one saw coming from 20,000 nautical miles away, I ordain @patrickwilson73 the Ocean Master," Wan said.
In casting news that no one saw coming from 20,000 nautical miles away, I ordain @patrickwilson73 the Ocean Master. #KingOrm #Aquaman
— James Wan (@creepypuppet) December 13, 2016
The film marks as a reunion project for Wilson and Wan after working on the horror film franchise, "The Conjuring" and "Insidious."
As to what fans can expect from "Aquaman," Wan previously teased that his upcoming project is "a classic sort of swashbuckling action adventure, sort of high seas adventure story," while adding that it will follow "a quest story in the spirit of Raiders of the Lost Ark meets Romancing the Stone."
Wilson will be next seen on the 2016 film, "The Founder" opposite Michael Keaton. He's currently working on two film projects titled "Caught Stealing" and "The Commuter", where he will reunite with actress Vera Farmiga.
"Aquaman" was first introduced in the big screen on the "Batman v. Superman" film. Mamoa will reprise the role on the upcoming "Justice League," which is scheduled for release on Nov. 17, 2017.
Other projects in development from DC include "Wonder Woman," "The Flash, Shazam," "Cyborg" and "Green Lantern."
"Aquaman" will open in theaters on Oct. 5, 2018.
