The Rock Confirms “Shazam,” Again

Dwayne Johnson once again confirms a "Shazam" film is happening, but still doesn't know whom he'll be playing.

Aug 20, 2014
Image via Universal Pictures
Image via Universal Pictures

Seems like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will finally be joining the DC Comics Universe. After being considered for the role of Green Lantern, but ultimately not landing it, Johnson will be starring in a Shazam film.

But it’s still not clear whether Johnson will play superhero Shazam or his enemy Black Adam. He did say Black Adam was one of his favorite DC characters, but he could get away with playing either one.

What is clear is that Johnson is passionate about the project saying: "I am putting my heart and soul and my bones into this role.”

According to Omelete, Johnson has just said:

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"My trip to Comic-Con was a surprise, so I called personally to executives at New Line and Warner Bros. to see if they would like to announce Shazam there. Unfortunately, it was not time yet, but the official announcement should happen soon."

He added:

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"I am 100% sure that the movie will happen. We’re talking about it since 2008, when I was offered the role first. It was just a matter of finding the right script – and it finally happened now. We have a writer who understood the story and brought an amazing approach not only to Shazam, but also the power of Adam Black."

Early rumors said Shazam might be slated for a 2016 release after the highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which encouraged the possibility of a cameo in the latter, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

[via AP and Film]

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