Dwayne Johnson Reveals His DC Comics Role

After months of hints, Dwayne "The Rock"
Johnson has finally revealed what DC
Comics character he will be playing.
And it's…Black Adam.
The wrestler-turned-actor tweeted the
news Wednesday morning.
Johnson previously confirmed he would
play a role in a Warner Bros. adaptation
of the DC Entertainment property
Shazam , but it wasn't clear then whether
he'll be playing the title character or his
nemesis Black Adam — an earlier
version of Shazam from Ancient Egypt
who has become an anti-hero in recent
years.
Johnson has said that Black Adam has
always been one of his favorite
character, adding that he's always been
a fan of anti-heroes.
Shazam has been portrayed in DC
comics as honorable and flawed by
pride, making him less of a traditional
villain.
While no official Shazam project has
been announced by Warner Bros., the
studio recently unveiled nine mystery DC
Entertainment titles set to hit theaters
between 2016 and 2020.