SHAZAM! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Teases His Role In The DC Cinematic Universe

SHAZAM! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Teases His Role In The DC Cinematic Universe

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has dropped a pretty big hint as to who he might be playing in the DC Cinematic Universe, and it sounds very much like we should expect to see him as Justice League member, Shazam. An official announcement is also said to be coming soon...

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By AlexLaChiusa - Jul 21, 2014 04:07 AM EST
Filed Under: DC Comics
Source: Total Film



While speaking to Total Film about his upcoming film, Hercules, Dwayne Johnson was asked about what DC character he'd most like to play. While he first tried to dodge the question, he ended dropping a HUGE hint about which character he has been meeting DC about and also revealed that there will be an announcement soon (hello, Comic Con). The most recent rumour was that he was up for the role of Darkseid but looks like his role will be that of a hero. Check it out!
 

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TheBuoyWonder
TheBuoyWonder - 7/21/2014, 4:21 AM
I still think he's best suited for Black Adan but Shazam could work too.
TheBuoyWonder
TheBuoyWonder - 7/21/2014, 4:25 AM
I want to know who'll play Billy Batson.
WarrenByron
WarrenByron - 7/21/2014, 4:27 AM


SAY THE WORD.
SAY THE WORD!
McNyagano
McNyagano - 7/21/2014, 4:27 AM
@Batmaniac

I couldn't make an article because I'm at work and using my phone lol
Lozzy
Lozzy - 7/21/2014, 4:28 AM
SHAZAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/21/2014, 4:36 AM
i'd rather him play black adam than shazam.
Darthzilla
Darthzilla - 7/21/2014, 4:41 AM
It's Black Adam. He didn't say it was a hero
whoa123
whoa123 - 7/21/2014, 4:42 AM
I'd love to see him play Black Adam but I don't think he can pull off the accent. If he played Shazam though, I think he can pull that one off because of his charisma.
TopCat89
TopCat89 - 7/21/2014, 4:43 AM
Prefer 'Black Adam'
MrReese
MrReese - 7/21/2014, 4:51 AM
HAS 2 b Black Adam.
MrReese
MrReese - 7/21/2014, 4:51 AM
Rocky always knew how 2 sell those Stunners lol
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 7/21/2014, 4:54 AM
That must be one of DC's SDCC announcements
DEVLIN712
DEVLIN712 - 7/21/2014, 4:59 AM
Does this also mean that the JL's Green Lantern will be Hal?
AreTudaEDub
AreTudaEDub - 7/21/2014, 5:02 AM
He ended the interview with....."JUST SAY THE WORD". We know he's gonna gonna be slightly comedic in the role. It's definitely Shazam!!!,!
mgeoff88
mgeoff88 - 7/21/2014, 5:10 AM
I thought The Rock would be playing John Stewart, but it sounds like he is actually playing Shazam.

Personally, I would rather seem him play a hero than a villain. That's just me though.
Enphlieuwince
Enphlieuwince - 7/21/2014, 5:17 AM
Yeah, he didn't say he was a hero though so there's still a sliver of hope for him playing Black Adam. I think he has the chops to pull off a villain.

This guy should be Shazam.
giannis
giannis - 7/21/2014, 5:24 AM
^ Joe Manganiello should play Ultraman
feedonatreefrog
feedonatreefrog - 7/21/2014, 5:26 AM
Technically Black Adam "says the word" too, but I'd be stoked either way.

He has qualities for both.

When he talks about his own strengths on screen, he could be referring to a certain charm/goofiness, which would be perfect for Shazam, or he could be referring to a certain quiet hardcore badass quality, which would be perfect for Black Adam.
feedonatreefrog
feedonatreefrog - 7/21/2014, 5:27 AM
Joe Manganiello for .....

Hawkman
Lobo
Black Adam
Shazam
Hal Jordan
Desrow
Desrow - 7/21/2014, 5:28 AM
@DEVLIN712,

Yeah, pretty sure it gonna announce that on comic-con or right after.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/21/2014, 5:29 AM
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/21/2014, 5:31 AM
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/21/2014, 5:33 AM
feedonatreefrog
feedonatreefrog - 7/21/2014, 5:38 AM
Stoked
MrFantastic
MrFantastic - 7/21/2014, 5:41 AM
Personally, I think Dwayne Johnson would be a great Shazam.

Now, he's campaigned to play Black Adam in the past few years….. what if he played both roles? It would really give him a chance to extend his acting range by being hero and villain.
Pasto
Pasto - 7/21/2014, 5:48 AM
Baby please.........DON'T GOOOOOOOOO!
KeithM
KeithM - 7/21/2014, 5:49 AM
I haven't seen all his films, but I don't think I've ever seen him play a bad guy. His previous roles, his "baggage" all seem to point a likeable tough guy who has a good rapport with kids. Shazam it is then.
gambgel
gambgel - 7/21/2014, 5:50 AM
The Rock leading a solo superhero movie?

not interested. I think this might be the first superhero movie I will avoid in the next years
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 7/21/2014, 5:52 AM
i EFFING CALLED IT...
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 7/21/2014, 5:52 AM
I hope it's Black Adam but funny feeling it's Captain Marvel. Either way...... :)
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