Fans disappointed as Dwayne Johnson will not return as Black Adam in the revamped DCU
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Dwayne Johnson broke the news that he will not be returning as Black Adam at least for the time being. It is most likely due to the DC universe being revamped under new leadership.
Here is everything you need to know.
Dwayne Johnson was dropped as Black Adam in DC
Dwayne Johnson took to social media on Wednesday to share a shocking update about the future of Black Adam. Moreover, he confirmed that the franchise has hit a pause button as of now.
He wrote, ‘My passionate friends, I wanted to give you a long-awaited Black Adam update regarding the character’s future in the new DC Universe. James Gunn and I connected, and Black Adam will not be in their first chapter of storytelling.’
In addition, he said, ‘However, DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring the most valuable ways Black Adam can be utilized in future DC multiverse chapters.’
Black Adam⚡️ pic.twitter.com/b7ZbCJZxBw
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 20, 2022
Johnson further talked about his friendship with James Gunn and indicated that there is no bad blood between them regarding the decision over Black Adam’s future.
Furthermore, Johnson, also known as The Rock, acknowledged Gunn’s ‘creative lens’ for the DCU.
Besides that, the 50-year-old actor remained optimistic about the sudden change of events.
He went on to add, ‘You guys know me, and I have very thick skin – and you can always count on me to be direct with my words. These decisions made by James and DC leadership represent their vision of DCU through their creative lens.’
Meanwhile, Johnson’s announcement comes after James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios in November.
Also, the two confirmed that Henry Cavill would not reprise his role as Superman. Additionally, filmmaker Patty Jenkins stated that the third installment of Wonder Woman is currently shelved.
Fans react to Dwayne Johnson’s news
Many fans took to the comment section of Dwayne Johnson’s post to share their feelings over the halt on Black Adam in DC.
A user wrote, ‘The DC Universe has lost its mind. Black Adam is the best thing that ever happened to the franchise.’
The DC Universe has lost its mind. Black Adam is the best thing that ever happend to the franchise.
— JerryRigEverything (@ZacksJerryRig) December 20, 2022
Someone else chimed in saying, ‘Thank you Dwayne for giving us a great moment of bringing Henry for one last time as Superman.’
Thank you Dwayne for giving us a great moment of bringing Henry for one last time as Superman pic.twitter.com/L0zCBVbkkX
— Anthony S (@StraderZane) December 20, 2022Advertisement
Moreover, a different fan noted, ‘Black Adam was a pretty good movie. It’s a shame that at least for the moment we won’t have any sequel. I’m so sorry @TheRock. We know this character means a lot to you.’
Black Adam was a pretty good movie, it's a shame that at least for the moment we won't have any sequel. I'm so sorry @TheRock we know this character means a lot to you.
— patrickadney 🇺🇸 🗽 🦅 (@patrickadney11) December 21, 2022
This Post credit scene is really just Meaningless Now pic.twitter.com/yZAVJd1U9e
— ChillyChivy (@Tyler02442438) December 20, 2022
Only a dream 🥲 pic.twitter.com/BtsV7kImWC
— Vocablo (@Vocablooo) December 20, 2022
WHY WOULD YOU PUT SUPERMAN IN BLACK ADAM IF YOU WASNT GONNA USE HIM pic.twitter.com/UEwiccDVLQ
— Jozu Lucílfer 🇵🇦 (@thaboyjozu) December 15, 2022
So u r not black Adam just like cavil?
— Raj 🦇 Gandhi 🇮🇳 (@rowdyraj69) December 20, 2022
