Dwayne Johnson was originally supposed to appear as Black Adam in the Shazam movie was that was being developed last decade, long before the DC Extended Universe was a thing.
In the time between when the original Shazam movie was being developed and the DC Extended Universe launched, Johnson’s movie career has soared, but it was nonetheless surprising to learn earlier this year that Black Adam will get his own movie.
Years after that project was scrapped, Johnson got a second chance to play the anti-hero in the DC Extended Universe, and since then he’s talked numerous times about why Black Adam appeals to him.
While this will be yet another opportunity for Johnson to shine in the spotlight, no doubt there are many Shazam (or Captain Marvel, if you prefer) fans who are disappointed to know for sure we won’t see Black Adam in Shazam, but at least there will eventually come a day where audiences will see Black Adam and Shazam come to blows on the big screen.