The Rock Talks Shazam, Still Wants To Play Black Adam

The Rock Talks Shazam, Still Wants To Play Black Adam

The former WWE star turned successful actor talks about a potential Shazam/Captain Marvel movie, and the role everyone wants to see him play, Black Adam...

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By MarkCassidy - Jan 12, 2010 04:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Shazam
Source: mtvsplashpage.com

I think its pretty much a given that most CBM fans would like to see Dwayne Johnson portray Captain Marvel's nemesis/sometime ally Black Adam. He has been fan casted in the part more times than you could shake a stick at, and topped most fan polls too. One such poll was an MTV one, and the actor talked all about it when he stopped by for an interview...



“I don’t know,” sighed the star, when asked if he could ever see the movie happening. “I can never say that with truth. The truth that I can tell you is that I would love to play Black Adam.”

Screenwriter John August said Shazam seemed to be D.O.A. But Johnson revealed that his friend and Get Smart director Peter Segal is still determined to get the movie made at some stage..

“There’s a lot of [factors in play], the studio will have to decide on that, whoever the director is – hopefully, it will be Pete Segal – who is still very passionate about the project. Both of us are, by the way. I’m not too sure where it’s at right now, but I would love to [do it].”

“What I’ve found is [playing superheroes] is a lot more specific than [looks],” he explained, saying the Shazam character would be a rare mix of looks and backstory being perfectly suited for a star. “That’s why Black Adam resonated with me, especially once I started to understand the story of Black Adam and how he related within his story.”

I think we can all agree that The Rock is that rare thing, a wrestler that can actually act. Of course it would be nice to see him in better movies(in other words, stuff not like The Tooth Fairy) and Shazam is the place to start. Lets hope this happens. I'm not a big fan of Captain Marvel, but I do love Black Adam! Bring it on.
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InSpace
InSpace - 1/12/2010, 4:54 PM
This movie needs to happen!
Just curious but who do you guys want for the role of Captain Marvel,I personally want Josh Hartnett for some reason.

InSpace
InSpace - 1/12/2010, 4:55 PM
Oh and I reposted my Spidey FanCast,So you guys that didnt see it check it out!:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fan_fic/news/?a=11687
StrangerX
StrangerX - 1/12/2010, 5:03 PM
That's WTF i'm talkin about. Hell Yea!!!
Rolanddeschain19
Rolanddeschain19 - 1/12/2010, 5:06 PM
IT DOESNT MATTER ....who he plays

inspace@ josh is the man, not too sure bout captain marvel, but i would not rule it out.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/12/2010, 5:07 PM
Hell yeah!!!

Great find @ ROR!!

He is BLACK ADAM!

Not CAP MARVEL though! : P

OWAIN YEOMAN is SHAZAM!



Yeah yeah i know, big PATRICK WARBURTON fan here but he's better suited for a KINGDOM COME MARVEL! : P

And ive seen OWAIN act, he's good!
1chris2
1chris2 - 1/12/2010, 5:10 PM
hes the perfect cast if he can really turn up the villian side of acting.
gunner
gunner - 1/12/2010, 5:11 PM
he's perfect for the role that is no doubt.
As for the big red cheese ?
His name come's up now and then , and i gotta say he'd be pretty good as well .....patrick putty /the tick warbaurton , he's funny and he's a little cheesy , not that this should be a comedy.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/12/2010, 5:14 PM
Gunner @ WARBURTON is perfect too dude, nah i wont post all my SHAZAM pics of him lol, theres a lot! : D




Anyways as long as WB don't turn it into a WITCH MOUNTAIN this movies going to be fantastic!!
Imran
Imran - 1/12/2010, 5:19 PM
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam.. I smell what The Rock is cooking!
StrangerX
StrangerX - 1/12/2010, 5:25 PM
@deathmtalbrian. Hey It's not just about looks Black Adams history is similar that of the Johnson's other character The Scorpion king. So its not just about looks but he already has background on the character.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 1/12/2010, 5:39 PM
I personally wouldn't mind him as either Captain Marvel or Black Adam, I just prefer him for the latter and Owain Yeoman for the former.
Kalabog
Kalabog - 1/12/2010, 5:41 PM
What's taking DC so long? Along with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Flash, the Big Red Cheese was among their original iconic super heroes and DC should take that advantage. Marvel has already beaten them with countless cinematic version of their superheroes be it successful or unsuccessful.

Can't wait to see Dwayne Johnson as the Black Adam. I still believe Patrick Warbuton remains an excellent choice for the Man-child Superhero. As for his alter ego I'm sure there's a child actor whose up to the role (it would be cool if he reasembles Capt. Marvel or Warbuton). But I expect to simply focus on Capt. Marvel and less of Billy Batson on the first movie (like Tom Hank's movie "Big") . The child actor could to simply grow to the Billy Batson role as the franchise continues.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 1/12/2010, 5:41 PM
Well Grif, its also written underneath it..hahah, are you that lazy?;)

WArburton LOOKS exactly like Marvel but thats it! Think about how he sounds/acts..like a goof! Marvel is wholesome, maybe even a bit cheesy(although not so much in recent stories) but he's not a complete comedy character like The Tick.

Nightwing09
Nightwing09 - 1/12/2010, 5:52 PM
THE MAN IS BLACK ADAM
gorgeousgeeks
gorgeousgeeks - 1/12/2010, 5:53 PM
I don't think The Rock acts all that well. I don't think he has a lot of depth. Who he plays is all basically the same. However, I do love looking at the man.
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 1/12/2010, 6:06 PM
I think Dwayne Johnson plays a good asshole. I hate him as the hero, but he's the perfect jerk! I'd love to see Captain Marvel happen.
Deadpo0l
Deadpo0l - 1/12/2010, 6:11 PM
Regardless of Black Adam or Shazam, Dwayne needs a real solid movie to put him back on the map. Hollywood is in dire need of real hardcore action stars. They are pissing away Dwayne's talent with The Toothfairy.
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 1/12/2010, 6:14 PM
HE IS BLACK ADAM...I WANT A SHAZAM MOVIE!!

CAPTAIN MARVEL VS BLACK ADAM!

DC ALWAYS TAKES TO LOOOONG TO PUT OUT THE MOVIES
WE ALL WANT TO SEE...WTF!!??
peterparker420
peterparker420 - 1/12/2010, 6:16 PM
Deadpo0l- I think we already have a hardcore action star
his name is RYAN RENOLDS!..OK soo maybe AFTER
GREEN LANTERN..and DEADPOOL..we will be!
JustinMSalvato
JustinMSalvato - 1/12/2010, 6:26 PM




Unfortunately, YouTube removed the audio track, but you can download my video directly from my site, with sound! Link is in the YouTube description.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 1/12/2010, 6:39 PM
Ror: I've never seen a version of the Captain Marvel that didn't come off as cheesy.He's never been the brightest of individuals either.
Tobuttica
Tobuttica - 1/12/2010, 6:43 PM
I couldn't take Warburton seriously as Marvel. I agree with Lee(Don't let it go to your head)about Owain. He looks decent for the part and isn't known as a goofy ass dude.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 1/12/2010, 6:58 PM
@Hawks, Well, In 52 when he was nuts, he was actually quite sinister, and since then, I think he seems to have had a bit more of an edge to him..at least, depending on who is writing, like I said, I don't follow any of his solo adventures.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 1/12/2010, 7:43 PM
Of course he'd love to play Black Adam. With the kinds of films he's been starring in recently, I'm not surprised. I mean Tooth Fairy? Seriously?
theartofoneness
theartofoneness - 1/12/2010, 8:09 PM
I think he would make a good colossus.

CrashTest
CrashTest - 1/12/2010, 8:20 PM
Black Adam would be great for him.
Phinehas
Phinehas - 1/12/2010, 8:36 PM
Hawksblueyes-
"He's never been the brightest of individuals either."

Which is funny since he is supposed to have "the wisdom of Solomon".
hewilldefytheirgravity
hewilldefytheirgravity - 1/12/2010, 8:38 PM
Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam? He could pull off the role but will a Shazam film ever get the green light?
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 1/12/2010, 10:03 PM
lmao, fruitcake.
Julesimanerd
Julesimanerd - 1/12/2010, 10:52 PM
@LEE777 agreed!!
Betty
Betty - 1/12/2010, 11:19 PM
He was kinda skipping around alot. Shouldn't smoke before an interview Dwayne! Doh!

I think we can do better than Dwayne Johnson. I'm going to do a cast, right after my spiderman cast.
MisterFixit
MisterFixit - 1/13/2010, 1:34 AM
Some of you when "discover" a new name use to cast him for every role. Is now Michael Cera's moment?
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/13/2010, 3:01 AM
Tob @ Ipkiss @ ; )

telavizion @ We know he's the PERFECT BLACK ADAM dude!!

But [frick] him ever being CAP MARVEL! : P
SkunkApe1
SkunkApe1 - 1/13/2010, 3:03 AM
With the problems the Superman franchise currently has, I don't see how Shazam wouldn't experience the same.
FrankGarret
FrankGarret - 1/13/2010, 3:25 AM
Physically, he's a good fit as Lono from 100 Bullets.

Not sure if he'd like to/can play a sociopathic unkillable hitman, though.
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