In a pre-recorded deposition, Jessica Kovacevic testified about Heard's career before and after her split from ex-husband Johnny Depp, sharing her belief that Warner Bros.
Instead, Kovacevic testified that the studio cited Heard's lack of chemistry with Momoa as the reason they were considering recasting her.
While the studio never directly cited Heard's split with Depp as a reason for her potential recasting, Kovacevic testified that in her opinion, they didn't "want to hire someone who has bad press," adding, "No one wants that association.".
"I had to fight really hard to keep my career after I got my [restraining order against Depp]," Heard testified.
Though Heard never mentions Depp by name, his lawyers argue that references to their client (and Heard's previous abuse allegations following their 2017 divorce) are clear and have damaged Depp's career and reputation