PHOTOSDwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Is Now A DC Comics Superhero — My ‘Dreams Have Come True’
Nov. 14 2019, Updated 5:31 p.m. ET
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is the latest celebrity to join the DC Comic universe! On November 14, the Bay Watch actor announced that he will star in the upcoming superhero film Black Adam. Dwayne, 47, considers this role a dream come true. The Game Plan star is excited to portray a “rebellious” superhero, which he claimed reflects who he was as a kid.
Dwayne shared a picture of the anticipated film’s poster. “The Man in Black,” he began the touching Instagram caption. “Like most kids growing up, I dreamed about being a superhero. Having cool superpowers, fighting for what’s right and always protecting the people. It all changed for me, when I was 10 years old and was first introduced to the greatest superhero of all time - SUPERMAN. As a kid, Superman was the hero I always wanted to be. But, a few years into my fantasy, I realized that Superman was the hero, I could never be.”
The Moana actor continued, “I was too rebellious. Too rambunctious. Too resistant to convention and authority. Despite my troubles, I was still a good kid with a good heart - I just liked to do things my way. Now, years later as a man, with the same DNA I had as a kid - my superhero dreams have come true,” he wrote.
The former WWE star elaborated on what his new role is, and what fans can expect. “I’m honored to join the iconic #DCUniverse and it’s a true pleasure to become, BLACK ADAM. BLACK ADAM is blessed by magic with the powers equal to SUPERMAN, but the difference is he doesn’t toe the mark or walk the line. He’s a rebellious, one of a kind superhero, who’ll always do what’s right for the people - but he does it his way. Truth and justice - the BLACK ADAM way.”
Dwayne concluded the Instagram and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity. “This role is unlike any other I’ve ever played in my career and I’m grateful to the bone we’ll all go on this journey together. BLACK ADAM 12.22.21. Huge thank you to my friends, @jimlee and @bosslogic for this first time ever bada** collaboration.”
Dwayne isn’t the only recent actor to recently become part of the DC Comics film franchise. Robert Pattinson was tapped to play Batman in 2019. Jason Mamoa made waves as Aquaman in 2018, and will reportedly reprise the role in 2022. Margot Robbie is also returning as Harley Quinn in the female-led film, Birds of Prey, slated for release in February 2020.
According to IMDb, Black Adam is “a spin-off from 'Shazam!' centering on the film's anti-hero, Black Adam.” Plot details are unknown at this time. Black Adam is slated for release on December 22, 2021.
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