Black Adam Is Coasting On Dwayne Johnson’s Star Power
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is one of the biggest megastars in Hollywood today. From his portrayal of The Scorpion King to starring in major franchises such as Fast & Furious and Jumanji, the wrestler-turned-actor has proven that he can be a versatile performer in action, adventure, comedy, and drama. Now, the star is set to make his live-action debut in the superhero genre with the upcoming DC feature, Black Adam.
From the trailers, Black Adam doesn’t seem all that special, considering that very little is known about the plot or the movie’s actual villain. However, it will likely still succeed thanks to the presence of Dwayne Johnson. If anyone can introduce and carry a new film or potential series (especially a superhero feature), The Rock is more than capable.
Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam Goes Big With Promo On Football Stadium Roof
One of the biggest questions surrounding this new DC movie is whether Black Adam is a savior or a destroyer (based on what Pierce Brosnan's Doctor Fate tells him in the trailers). In this version of the story, Black Adam (born as Teth-Adam) comes from Kahndaq, an ancient city in North Africa. He is imprisoned for five-thousand years due to his destructive methods of justice. He is also left in sadness and rage after the deaths of his wife and son.
So far, Black Adam appears to be an antihero. He has done bad things, but is capable of saving the world in order to gain some redemption. Johnson is no stranger when it comes to playing physically strong characters who can fight enemies for vengeance (such as the mighty Hercules and Driver from the action thriller Faster), or cold-blooded killers (like Sarge from Doom, based on the popular video game). Black Adam could potentially be a culmination of
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