Nicole Kidman was "pummelled" by water in her first 'Aquaman' scene - but wanted more.



The Oscar-winning actress portrays Queen Atlanna in the upcoming action adventure and has been hailed a "trooper" by director James Wan for the way she dealt with her punishing first moments on camera.



Speaking at Comic Con, Nicole said: "My opening shot in the film is being washed up on a rock, and I got to lie there with these massive waves crashing over me. I'm thinking, 'The bigger, the better! Come on, James. Give it to me. That's why I'm doing this movie.' "

Meanwhile, Nicole revealed the director was determined to land her for her role as the powerful mermaid because from the start of his working on the film, he'd envisioned her for the part.