BATMAN v SUPERMAN Costume Designer Discusses His And Zack Snyder's Take On 'Aquaman'

BATMAN v SUPERMAN Costume Designer Discusses His And Zack Snyder's Take On 'Aquaman'

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice costume designer Michael Wilkinson talks briefly here about redesigning the King of Atlantis for the big screen, weighing in on why he and director Zack Snyder had to change Aquaman's look to make him "powerful and relevant" for modern audiences...

By JoshWilding - Feb 20, 2015 06:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Aquaman
Source: toofab
Had enough of hearing about Aquaman's new look for the big screen yet? After a whole day of fans and bloggers discussing this take on the popular DC Comics character for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, toofab reached out to costume designer Michael Wilkinson (Watchmen, Man of Steel) to ask him about what it was like to reinvent the character for his first movie appearance. "It has been a thrill and an honor to bring this iconic character to life for a modern audience," he tells them. "Zack Snyder has a brilliant vision for making this character powerful and relevant. I enjoyed designing a costume that reflects this vision and honors the character's rich legacy." With reports that Jason Momoa's role in the movie will be pretty small, it could be some time until we see more of the King of the Seas. Regardless, he's expected to take on a leading role in Justice League and then of course in his own movie come 2018. Thoughts on these comments? 
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Minty
Minty - 2/20/2015, 6:17 PM
Ladies and gentlemen welcome to CBM.com. The following comments youre about to see are going to be salty, and, at times, a tad racist.

Enjoy the read!
ForDarkseid
ForDarkseid - 2/20/2015, 6:18 PM
Here comes the hate!
FordEl
FordEl - 2/20/2015, 6:18 PM
Michael Wilkinson is the man
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 2/20/2015, 6:19 PM
In before psycho TheRevenge starts his whining and crying!!!!!!

SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 2/20/2015, 6:19 PM
I don't know about you guys, but I only come to CBM.com to get my daily dose of pleasant, polite discourse about our favorite comic book movies. You can't find a better place, with a better community, with a better reputation than here!
MisterBatfleck
MisterBatfleck - 2/20/2015, 6:19 PM
I just wanna say before the stupid comments arrive, that I'm glad that Mr Blackjack is back.

MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 2/20/2015, 6:20 PM
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 2/20/2015, 6:21 PM
@Minty

AMEN!!!!!!
Malakas
Malakas - 2/20/2015, 6:21 PM
"Zack Snyder has a brilliant vision for making this character powerful and relevant."
batz11
batz11 - 2/20/2015, 6:21 PM
What the [frick] are you talking about cracker?
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 2/20/2015, 6:23 PM
Zack Snyder has always made sure the characters he puts on screen look great and pay homage to the character that are in the comic books.

Sorry if updating a character who has always been made fun into a badass!
Malakas
Malakas - 2/20/2015, 6:23 PM
@Kingpin
If he's a troll, you are blind.
Batman52
Batman52 - 2/20/2015, 6:23 PM
Michael Wilkinson is a genius.
MisterBatfleck
MisterBatfleck - 2/20/2015, 6:23 PM
@Desstroke

FordEl
FordEl - 2/20/2015, 6:23 PM
@Kingpin

Im sorry they didnt 100% capture whats in Kingpin's brain but they pleased an overwhelming mass. You can at least respect that and stop whining about it bc thats not going to change the costume.
CaptainProg
CaptainProg - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
Civil War bitches!! This movie version is pure gold!
Batman52
Batman52 - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
With Zack Snyder's help of course.
Aeyan
Aeyan - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
I usually can't stand when Hollywood makes changes in tradition with classic characters, but THIS is actually cool. It also brings something fresh to the character that NO ONE has ever thought of. I love the Polynesian take on the character as well. It gives Aquaman a cultural connection. Splendid!!!
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
Wilkinson is a legend! All of his DCCU costumes thus far have been spot on!
batz11
batz11 - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
Aquaman is my favorite DC character, looks like Snyder has allowed me to come out of that closet...thank you for this bad-ass take...
LaserKing
LaserKing - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
I was kinda hoping to see a little more of the original influence but I guess we will see how this works out.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
I never knew Aquaman was such a fan-favorite character to get people so emotional.
Minty
Minty - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
@JoeMomma29 - Lol, I was starting to eat my words as the racists (TheRevenge) still hadn't arrived...

Then @batz11 turned up.

That guy is the worst :P
Franshu
Franshu - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
@Kingpin
Well, it does honor the 90's...
FordEl
FordEl - 2/20/2015, 6:24 PM
@Kingpin

Throwing around the word "troll" is unwarranted and it makes you sound really salty
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 2/20/2015, 6:25 PM
@KingPin

Ummmmm that is the teapot calling the kettle black.........



SidDaAstroSloth
SidDaAstroSloth - 2/20/2015, 6:25 PM
Jason Mamoa is Kratos from God Of War.

Just shave that head.
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 2/20/2015, 6:26 PM
I guess I have to be relevant for a little bit.....



^ that is a guy who loves comic books, respects the characters, and wants to make the characters as enjoyable as possible for the rest of the world (those who don't read comics)
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 2/20/2015, 6:27 PM
@Omarvls

Sorry what we are getting next is Cyborg and The Flash pics than the seventh member whoever that might be.......sorry guys I do not think it is Shazam. I have a feeling it is Green Arrow!!!!!!

Than we get a trailer!!!!!!
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