What DC Character Will The Rock Play?

What DC Character Will The Rock Play?

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been teasing us for a while now that he's landed a role in an upcoming DC movie. But who is he going to play?

Editorial Opinion
By RebelVulcan - Apr 25, 2014 12:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic
It's been confirmed for a while know that former wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson will be playing a character from the pages of DC Comics in a future movie. The identity of this character has been the question on everybody's lips for a while now. A lot of people were pushing for him to play Cyborg, but with the recent casting of theatre actor Ray Fisher as that character, that option has gone out the window. In this article I'll speculate on which characters he could play, both hero or villain. Note: I won't be counting John Stewart GL, not because I don't like the idea, but because Johnson has already dismissed the rumour.

Let's start with the heroes. And where better to start than with the character he was first linked with:

Lobo
Yes, he's technically an anti-hero, I don't really care. The Rock has long been attached to play the chain-swinging, motorcycle-riding alien mercenary. Some have dismissed this choice as Johnson has said the character will be 'extremely complex', but I think the writing team at Warner Bros could flesh out this character a bit more for the big screen. This is a casting choice that the majority of fans would agree is good, so I think this is a viable option.
Next up is the last survivor of Mars:

Martian Manhunter

 
Jonn Jonzz is a character who may or may not make an appearnce in the eventual Justice League film, but the casting of Cyborg makes that seem unlikely. Nevertheless, many fans have The Rock pinned down as the Martian hero. Personally, I think this role should be left to Idris Elba, but that's just my opinion. I think this is unlikely as the casting of Cyborg gives the impression that they are basing their budding universe off the New 52 reboot, instead of the classic lineup.
Finally, I can't round off the heroes without mentioning the ridiculous possibilty he could be playing:

Aquman


 
I honestly can't see why people think this is a good casting choice- as much as I think The Rock is long overdue a superhero role, he just isn't the right fit for Arthur Curry. I don't think him being a different race is an issue, but the fact that Aquaman is blonde and Johnson would look frankly ridiculous in a blonde wig makes me pause. Also, I don't think The Rock would be able to pull off the King of Atlantis. My choice for this part would be Pacific Rim's Charlie Hunman, but again that's just my opinion.
Now onto the villains. Of course I have to start with the role most believe he was born to play:

Black Adam

 
There is no disputing that Dwayne Johnson would be perfect for this role. He's got the looks, the build, the personality, the acting chops.... he is Black Adam. But as the Shazam movie was postponed after the success of Man Of Steel, it seems unlikely that Black Adam will be making his way to the big screen anytime soon.
As well as Black Adam, some have suggested that he could portray:

Doomsday

I don't think this is a viable option for a few reasons:
1. Introducing Doomsday pretty much guarentees they're doing the Death of Superman, and it is far too soon to do that story in the movies.
2. Johnson has said that the character will be 'extremely complex', and Doomsday is pretty much the most one-dimensional baddie in Supes' rogues gallery.
3. Doomsday has been portrayed before, in Smallville.
So, who do you think The Rock should play? Are there choices that you feel I've missed out? Let me know in the comments below!

 



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Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 4/25/2014, 1:11 PM
Darksied.


Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 4/25/2014, 1:11 PM
Or Me!

Peel
Peel - 4/25/2014, 1:18 PM
If he's in Justice League, Martian Manhunter or Lobo cameo. If it's a film after Justice League, Black Adam or Shazam.

Want him to turn around and say he's playing John Stewart after all.
Interestein
Interestein - 4/25/2014, 1:19 PM
Manhunter gets me thinking... I think you're onto something.
Interestein
Interestein - 4/25/2014, 1:20 PM
But I think it's Darksied.
Odin
Odin - 4/25/2014, 1:39 PM


Though I was hoping that Michael Ironside would be providing voice/facial motion for character in live action.
Emblemmaniac
Emblemmaniac - 4/25/2014, 2:20 PM
Honestly, This is Dwayne The Rock Johnsson. You don't get him for a role that needs to be CGI wich will not show that it is Dwayne Johnsson that is in the part.

Sure he could play roles as Darksied, Mongul, prehaps Martian Manhunter. but that would be extremly waste of star power
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 4/25/2014, 3:47 PM
He did say whoever he was playing was on parr with Superman power wise.
So it definitely could be Black Adam or Martian Manhunter.

I'm hoping for MM, because if you're having The Rock, you want him to be a main HERO, not a supporting villain who won't have as much screen time as the heroes.
aresww3
aresww3 - 4/25/2014, 4:01 PM
no way should he play mmh. way too deep a character. not in his range. john stewart best idea, if you smellllllllll wat the ring is cookin.
GoldSlayer1
GoldSlayer1 - 4/25/2014, 5:15 PM
I think I heard someone say Daniel Day Lewis for Martian Manhunter before.

If the rock isn't playing John Stewart, then Chadwick Boseman for John Stewart.

@Cherry
I agree, the rock cant be wasted on a CGI character.

I do however think he'll be a hero though.
Would be a huge star power waste to have him as a 1 and done movie villain.
Lhornbk
Lhornbk - 4/28/2014, 9:47 PM
Exactly why can Doomsday only be used to kill Superman? That is just such a huge amount of fanboy nonsense. Just because Doomsday killed Superman in the comics doesn't mean they have to follow that storyline.
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