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William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. Known for his prolific career portraying diverse roles in both mainstream and arthouse films, he is the recipient of various accolades, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, four Golden Globe Awards, four Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, Julian Schnabel, Wes Anderson, and Robert Eggers. Dafoe was a founding member of experimental theatre company The Wooster Group. He made his film debut with an uncredited role in Heaven's Gate (1980). Dafoe's early career includes credits for The Loveless (1982), Streets of Fire (1984), and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). He earned his first Academy Award nomination for the war drama Platoon (1986), followed by nominations for his roles in Shadow of the Vampire (2000), The Florida Project (2017), and the Vincent van Gogh biopic At Eternity's Gate (2018). He also gained acclaim and wide recognition for his roles as Jesus Christ in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and as the supervillain Norman Osborn in the superhero film Spider-Man (2002), a role he reprised in its sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). His other film appearance include roles in Mississippi Burning (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Wild at Heart (1990), Light Sleeper (1992), Body of Evidence (1993), Clear and Present Danger (1994), The English Patient (1996), Affliction (1997), New Rose Hotel(1998), Existenz (1999), The Boondock Saints (1999), American Psycho (2000), Auto Focus (2002), Finding Nemo (2003), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Inside Man (2006), Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), Antichrist (2009), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Nymphomaniac (2013), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), John Wick (2014), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Aquaman (2018), The Lighthouse (2019), Nightmare Alley (2021), Poor Things (2023), and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
The King of Atlantis has died, and with the throne vacant, an ancient enemy—the Thule—emerge from a shadow realm, seeking to conquer both Atlantis and the surface world. With their twisted magic and monstrous legions, the Thule can only be stopped by the one true heir: Arthur Curry. Raised on land, unaware of his royal lineage, Arthur lives a quiet life by the sea—until Orm, his noble yet conflicted half-brother, seeks him out. Knowing Arthur’s bloodline holds the key to Atlantis’ survival, Orm brings him to the underwater kingdom, where Arthur meets the fierce and commanding General Mera. Though reluctant, Arthur gradually accepts his heritage, learning Atlantean customs, unlocking ancient powers, and training under both Mera and Orm. Together, they unite Atlantis against the encroaching Thule. In a climactic siege, Arthur, Mera, and Orm lead a massive army into a battle beneath the sea. The Thule’s dark magic ravages the battlefield, but Arthur wields the Trident of Atlan to turn the tide. With the Thule defeated, Arthur is crowned King, Mera becomes his Queen, and Orm, whose jealousy briefly surfaces, humbly accepts the role of General. Post Credits: Five years later, Arthur swims through a quiet reef, taking in the peace of his kingdom. Suddenly, the water trembles. He looks up to see a massive alien structure—the World Engine—tearing through the sky. Arthur narrows his eyes, sensing a new war is about to begin.
