WWE legend and Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has signed on to portray DC Universe superhero Black Adam on the big screen.
In a message posted on Instagram, The Rock said it was always his dream to be Superman. As he grew up and had a rocky adolescence, he felt a stronger connection to Black Adam, who has the powers of Superman but is not a squeaky-clean babyface. As The Rock says, “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.”
According to Wikipedia, Black Adam was originally depicted as a villain – “a corrupted, ancient Egyptian predecessor of Captain Marvel, who fought his way to modern times to challenge the hero and his Marvel Family associates.” Over the past several yers, Black Adam has been re-defined a as a corrupted antihero attempting to clear his name and reputation.
Black Adam starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is scheduled to hit theaters on December 22nd, 2021.
The Rock’s Black Adam Announcement
“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 10yrs 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.
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.
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.
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 bad ass collaboration.”
