Megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to get a standalone film for Shazam’s arch-nemesis Black Adam reports The Hollywood Reporter.
THR indicated that the move resulted from a recent meeting between Johnson and DC CCO Geoff Johns.
Johnson confirmed that he was playing Black Adam in 2014 (see “The Rock To Play 'Black Adam' In 'Shazam' Movie”), but THR reports that he has been attached since 2008. In that time, Johnson has helped revive the Fast & Furious and G.I. Joe franchises, led Disney’s Moana to the top of the box office (see “'Moana's' Turkey Day Triumph--Another Win for Disney”), and generally put a bankable shine on anything he’s starred in.
Given Johnson’s verifiable star power, New Line and DC doubled down on Shazam, bumping Black Adam from supporting character in one tentpole to starring character in his own film. The new film reportedly mirrors Johns’ comics version of the character, an antihero who battles enemies who would enslave his people.
No further details on writer or director for the Black Adam movie were announced.
'Shazam' Villain Spins Off With 'The Rock' in Lead Role
Posted by ICv2 on January 20, 2017 @ 11:41 am CT
MORE COMICS
By Canadian Company Valsoft
November 22, 2024
Canadian software company Valsoft has acquired book industry platform Edelweiss, the companies announced.
From Dynamite Entertainment
November 21, 2024
Here's a preview of The Herculoids #1, published by Dynamite Entertainment.
MORE NEWS
New Tile-laying Game by Bruno Cathala and Cornetin LeBrat
November 21, 2024
Hachette Boardgames announced Solstis, a new tile-laying game.
33 FCBD Silver Titles
November 21, 2024
There are 33 Silver Sponsor title this year for a total of 46 Free Comic Book Day comics in all.