'Batman v Superman': Meet your Aquaman

The casting of 2016's "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" has been one of the most talked-about topics in Hollywood for well over a year now. Henry Cavill will reprise his role as Superman in the sequel to "Man of Steel."

Gal Gadot's casting as Wonder Woman also caused a bit of controversy at first, though her fierce first photo in costume at San Diego Comic-Con drew raves from many fans.

Aquaman -- a favorite of the "Superfriends" cartoon era -- will also appear in the film, reportedly played by Jason Momoa. The actor is set to also play the character in "Justice League" and his own solo "Aquaman" movie.

Amy Adams will reprise her role from "Man of Steel" as journalist and Superman's love interest, Lois Lane.

Diane Lane returns as Clark Kent's mother, Martha.

Jesse Eisenberg was a somewhat surprising choice to play the main villain of the film, Lex Luthor.

Laurence Fishburne played editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, Perry White, in "Man of Steel" and will once again in the sequel.

As Batman's trusted butler Alfred, Jeremy Irons will try to fill the shoes of Michael Caine from the "Dark Knight" trilogy.

There's speculation, but still no definite word, as to what character Holly Hunter will play. We just know that she has been cast.

• New cast announced in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice"


• "Game of Thrones" actor Jason Momoa will play Aquaman


• Gal Gadot was previously named as Wonder Woman


• Ben Affleck stars as Batman; Henry Cavill as Superman

(CNN) -- The speculation appears to be over about yet another costumed hero set to join Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and the rest in 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice."

Not only will Gal Gadot play Wonder Woman and Ray Fisher portray Cyborg, but now Jason Momoa ("Game of Thrones," "Conan the Barbarian") has been cast to play that crusader of the seas, Aquaman, according to Variety.

Warner Bros. Pictures is so confident that Aquaman will be a hit with audiences that they've already got an "Aquaman" movie in the works, Variety also reports.

In an unusual move, two writers -- Kurt Johnstad and Will Beall -- will each try their hand at separate "Aquaman" scripts.

The "Aquaman" movie is undoubtedly one of the nine movies based on DC Comics characters that Warner Bros. plans to release through 2020. (DC and Warner Bros. Pictures are owned by Time Warner, which owns CNN.)

As yet unknown is whether Momoa will don the famous orange and green costume (but don't bet on it, since we saw "Batman v. Superman's" new take on the Wonder Woman costume).