‘Black Adam’ Updates: The Rock Explains Why He Kept The Villain Out Of ‘Shazam’

The release of ‘Black Adam’ is just a few months away, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is revealing why he fought to make sure his film was the the character’s DCEU debut. Thanks for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Black Adam is getting his own movie. The villain/anti-hero’s standalone movie is one of the most highly-anticipated movies of the year. Turns out, Black Adam was originally supposed to go toe-to-toe with Shazam in one movie before The Rock stepped in. Black Adam is going to be a real treat for DCEU fans. He’s got all the powers of Superman, he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. He’s fully embracing the anti-hero role. From the release date to Dwayne’s history with the character to the rest of the cast, HollywoodLife has the details you need to know right here.