It’s that complex life story that made Black Adam so, well, intriguing to Johnson in the first place.
Johnson has certainly grown into a magnetic presence on the big screen and his portrayal of Black Adam has loads of potential.
But Johnson’s apparent enthusiasm for Black Adam and dedication to the role should have Shazam! fans excited.
But his performance will only be half the battle in Shazam! – Black Adam still needs to be written in compelling and coherent fashion for the character to work.