'The Rock' Looking at Both Captain Marvel AND Captain America

'The Rock' Looking at Both Captain Marvel AND Captain America

Dwayne Johnson wouldn't mind playing both iconic characters.

Interview
By multipurposeponi - Nov 16, 2009 12:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Shazam
Source: Moviefone

In an interview with Moviefone, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson expressed interest in playing the lead roles of both DC's Shazam! and Marvel's The First Avenger: Captain America.

"I would love to, of course," Johnson said at Saturday's 'Planet 51' premiere in California.

"Especially 'Shazam,' Black Adam -- we have talked about that for such a long time," Johnson said. "I am not quite too sure what is happening with that right now. I am still always excited about that. As far as for 'Captain America,' sure, absolutely. If it's entertaining for the audiences, yeah."

He went on, "I was never big into comic books when I was a kid, but I do like comic book movies. I like the way they have gone. The adaptations are generally pretty cool."



Information courtesy of Moviefone.com

MPP - I'm not a big fan of Dwayne's acting so far. I think he has a penchant for comedic roles but that's about it. I would definitely throw a hissy-fit is he gets cast as Captain America. What do you all think?




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TheBat
TheBat - 11/16/2009, 12:23 PM
Oh God. Give me a break.
cbsmitty2
cbsmitty2 - 11/16/2009, 12:25 PM
the rock can be captain marvel, not captain america, captian america has to be big, blonde, and white, sorry im not racist im goin by source material.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 11/16/2009, 12:29 PM
He's fine for Captain Marvel or Black Adam, more so for BA, but hell no to him as Captain America. He's a horrible fit for the role.
chochi73
chochi73 - 11/16/2009, 12:31 PM
Hey maybe The Rock can try some of that stuff Sammy Sosa's is on and pull this off.
Phinehas
Phinehas - 11/16/2009, 12:32 PM
I think Will Smith should play Captain America!!! LOL
StephenStrange
StephenStrange - 11/16/2009, 12:35 PM
there's just no god. I can see that now lol

Yeah I agree with Tyler

tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 11/16/2009, 12:37 PM
He could be Isaiah Bradley, but not Steve Rogers.They should touch on that at the beginning of the movie, maybe have a younger Nick Fury as part of the original failed project.They could say Fury's aging was slowed, but he didn't gain any of the enhanced abilities.That would give him the connection to Captain America for the Avengers movie.
Phinehas
Phinehas - 11/16/2009, 12:37 PM
I think Johnson would pull off Black Adam wonderfully even though he's half-black and half-Samoan.



J/K I'm just rubbing the whiners.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 11/16/2009, 12:38 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TO BOTH PARTS!!!

He's BLACK ADAM!!!

And what actor don't want CAPTAIN AMERICA or CAPTAIN MARVEL, they all want 'em!! ; D



JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/16/2009, 12:41 PM
He was damn funny back when he was a wrestler and he isnt a terrible actor but if he's cast as Captain America I'll burn down Marvel Studios!!! That would be a worse casting choice than...Jason Lewis, lol! ;D
Banner123
Banner123 - 11/16/2009, 12:41 PM
See my end comment made in the post for the inaccurate costumes...
superdog
superdog - 11/16/2009, 12:42 PM
hes just saying it would be cool. as lee777 says who wouldnt say it would be cool. no one is asking him and it would never happen. so everyone calm down. jeezz.
AlexDeLarge
AlexDeLarge - 11/16/2009, 12:43 PM
I think that any character the Rock plays would make it look campy.
Fortress
Fortress - 11/16/2009, 12:44 PM
DwayneTHEROCKJohnson is a ledgend! but he is not right for either role!
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 11/16/2009, 12:45 PM
I think he's a pretty good actor, but he's not Cap material.
stopdropandroll
stopdropandroll - 11/16/2009, 12:48 PM
First off, I'm black and no cbsmitty2 just because you think Capt. should remain blonde and white does not imply you're a racist. I think Captain America should remain traditional as well. Number one, it's the 1940's and America was a different animal then. I really can't see a black man being accepted as Captain America in that time period by soldiers. Secondly, the military was still segregated until 1948, so unless Captain America is leading a troop of Buffalo soldiers, it won't be believable.
stopdropandroll
stopdropandroll - 11/16/2009, 12:51 PM
As far a Black Adam, he would be perfect.
StuckInPanels
StuckInPanels - 11/16/2009, 12:54 PM
he would be great for black adam. Who ever they pick for Captain Americ is gonna be someone who LOOKS the part
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 11/16/2009, 12:54 PM
Black Adam
SkunkApe1
SkunkApe1 - 11/16/2009, 12:58 PM
Absolutely not !

I like the Rock, fine actor, great pro-wrestler.

This new movie he has where he plays an ice-hockey player turned tooth fairy has me scratching my head.

If that story is being made into a movie, I KNKOW someone on this site has the creativity to write a movie script.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/16/2009, 12:59 PM
BlackAirs87: I agree..which is why Jensen Ackles should be cast as Captain America! :)

cap
hgmE
hgmE - 11/16/2009, 1:03 PM
I think the rock could make a good Falcon, or if he could pass off being intelligent, articulate, and serious (not to speak poorly of the man I've just never seen him in those types of roles) A great black Panther
FAD
FAD - 11/16/2009, 1:07 PM
@joshw24@ yeah..jensen ackles for captain america!!!! :oD

never watched wrestling and i havent seen many of his movies but i dont think marvel would consider casting him as cap!! i guess hed make an ok black adam tho (cool pictures btw @leee777@)
Shaman
Shaman - 11/16/2009, 1:08 PM
Now THAT'S what i'm talking about!!! Dwayne Johnson for BOTH Captain Marvel AND Black Adam!!!












Shazam's franchise needs The Rock and let's face it, The Rock needs this gig as well LOL. It's a WIN/WIN situation to a less expensive quality family CBM!!!

But Jensen Ackles is CAPTAIN AMERICA!!!










FAD
FAD - 11/16/2009, 1:09 PM
awesome @shaman@!!!!!! :o)
jazzman
jazzman - 11/16/2009, 1:14 PM
its funny people getting upset for him just saying "As far as for 'Captain America,' sure, absolutely. If it's entertaining for the audiences, yeah."

remember he did not mention Steve Roger do people know there is a black Captain America Isaiah Bradley.



The Rock would be good for Captain Marvel or Black Adam but its all talk right now since Shazam been in development hell for along time.
Shaman
Shaman - 11/16/2009, 1:16 PM
No you're awesome, FAD LOL :P My sketches are toilet paper next to you!!!

I'M NOT WORTHY, I'M NOT WORTHY!!! *bows profusely to the the goddess which is FAD as if worshipping the Sun itself* XP
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 11/16/2009, 1:19 PM
I really don't mind the idea of the Rock as both Black Adam and Captain Marvel. The characters look entirely different and act entirely different.
Rolanddeschain19
Rolanddeschain19 - 11/16/2009, 1:19 PM
IF U SMEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

thats all i gotta say on the matter
jazzman
jazzman - 11/16/2009, 1:19 PM
I remember actor Neal McDonough even mention he would like to play Captian America in two interviews



VitaminTim33
VitaminTim33 - 11/16/2009, 1:20 PM
hey if Will Smith can go from comedy relief to serious actor than what makes you think Dwayne Johnson can't evolution into that next stage
Phinehas
Phinehas - 11/16/2009, 1:24 PM
Will Smith for Superman! Yeah!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 11/16/2009, 1:26 PM
FAD & Shaman: Hell yeah, Ackles for Cap!!! :)
Shaman
Shaman - 11/16/2009, 1:26 PM
VitaminTim33- I've never been able to take Will Smith seriously in any performance he's made. I really do prefer him in mildly comedic action roles. As for The Rock, he's never been that funny and was believebly serious in Rundown and Walking Tall. That's good enough for me for him to be CM and BA. As for Isaiah Bradley, That's Terry Crews' job ;P
Tobuttica
Tobuttica - 11/16/2009, 1:27 PM
It's funny how people say hell no to the Rock wanting to play Cap A. I like him and enjoyed a few of his movies, but it's not like Marvel would make the mistake of putting him in the Steve Rogers Cap role. Hell, I want to play Cap and I'm balding and semi-overweight, but I would still love to do it. Just because he says he wants to do it doesn't mean you should bash him for it. Heck, even Beyonce wanted to play Wonder Woman, but that ain't happening. Doesn't mean I'm gonna say she's an idiot for wanting to. As for what Jazzman said, I think he'd make a great Isaiah Bradley. Anyone doubts how badass the Rock can be, watch "The Rundown." Movie was good, but woulda been great without Sean Willian Scott. Black Adam for sure.
jazzman
jazzman - 11/16/2009, 1:28 PM
@Phinehas

i rather Denzel Washington instead of Will Smith. his getting to much credit for major Hollywood movies.
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