James Wanhas been trying to bringAquaman and the Lost Kingdomback to calmer waters.

The director told Empire that reports over reshoots didnt capture the real picture of events on-set.

Your art will never be organic if youre locked into that mentality.

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James Wan; ‘Aquaman’ stars Jason Momoa and Amber HeardGetty/Warner Bros

Im a pretty private person, he added.

The noise is fun to write about, and it gets clicks, but people dont know the truth.

However, stories about reshoots and studio interference have plagued the sequel in the midst of delays.

WGA West building in Hollywood

Ive learned to never say never, added Wan.