Dwayne Johnson Says He May Be The First Black Superman
After years of being connected to the position, followers are nonetheless ready for Dwayne Johnson to debut as Black Adam on the large display. Nevertheless, the Rock is now teasing that he might play a second main character within the DC Prolonged Universe as properly.
Whereas talking with Selection, Johnson touched on the success that the superhero film style is seeing proper now. And in doing so, he talked about that he’s at present engaged on the upcoming Black Adam film with Warner Bros. and is “very excited” in regards to the challenge.
Right here’s what he advised the outlet:
“I feel they’re doing nice. I feel, clearly Marvel has performed an amazing job in constructing out. And likewise, you understand, for me, DC, we’re doing Black Adam with Warner Bros. and DC. We’re very enthusiastic about that.”
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The dialog then turned to the growing range in comedian e-book cinema, with Johnson voicing his hope that there’ll at some point be a black Superman – and that it is perhaps him.
“Perhaps at some point we are going to see a Black Superman,” Johnson stated, earlier than clearing his throat and including, “You’re him.”
The star is simply joking right here (we expect), however the thought of a black Superman is one thing that’s been mentioned earlier than many occasions. With Henry Cavill possible not returning because the Man of Metal, WB is now free to go in no matter route they want with the Final Son of Krypton.
Final 12 months, in reality, there was even a widespread rumor that Michael B. Jordan was being thought-about to play an African-American Kal-El. If DC do resolve head down that route although, then it feels like Jordan may need to battle the Rock to get the half. And that actually gained’t be a simple battle.
