How ‘Aquaman’ Star Patrick Wilson Became James Wan’s Go-To Actor

After conquering the haunted house, Patrick Wilson and James Wan are now poised to master the ocean thanks to Aquaman.

Throughout film history, the right actor-director collaboration has helped elevate the pair to something greater than who they are alone. Every Martin Scorsese needs a Robert De Niro. Every Quentin Tarantino needs a Samuel L. Jackson. Every John Hughes needs a Molly Ringwald. And since 2011, Wan has needed Wilson.