‘Black Adam’: Dwayne Johnson on DC Future, Potential Marvel Crossover

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has said that the studio is looking for out DC’s reply to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, whose management formed the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Might that particular person on the helm of DC Movies be “Black Adam” star Dwayne Johnson?

When Selection requested Johnson if he is likely to be as much as the masks on the carpet on the huge Instances Sq. premiere of “Black Adam,” the star took a protracted swig of water earlier than sayinbg that he’s able to seek for the chief for the job.

“The perfect place that I may very well be for DC is one as an advisor, the place I may help. I really like DC. It’s in my blood,” Johnson advised Selection’s Jordan Moreau. “Within the spirit of rising up with the DC Universe. I’m right here to assist in any means I can, together with searching for and discovering that proper chief or leaders.”

In his reply, Johnson additionally touched on his lengthy private historical past with DC Comics, which stretches again to his childhood.

“As a bit boy, I grew up loving the Tremendous Associates, particularly Superman,” Johnson shared. “I noticed my first Black Adam comedian and it was arresting to me. His face was intense. He appeared cool, appeared totally different, badass and had brown pores and skin. So mechanically I used to be referring to him. I’m DC by means of and thru.”

Whereas “Black Adam” locations Johnson’s antihero in a packed ensemble that features characters like Pierce Brosnan’s Physician Destiny and Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman, the star’s imaginative and prescient for which superheroes might seem alongside his character extends far past his upcoming movie, and even the bigger DC universe. When requested concerning the potential for a DC-Marvel crossover occasion, Johnson said that it will solely be a matter of assembly fan demand.

“Properly, I’m at all times optimistic. I’d wish to assume that we might see that. My philosophy is something can get finished. Let’s begin with the tip purpose. And if the tip purpose is to have some kind of crossover that may be compelling, sensible, cool for the followers,” Johnson mentioned. “Let’s get a temperature gauge in the event that they’d wish to see one thing like that. After which in the event that they do, then let’s create it. I function my companies like that. I actually imagine that something can occur. Something can occur with the correct folks and place, and the correct management, having the correct conversations.”

“Black Adam” his theaters on Oct. 21.