Dwayne Johnson was cast in the role of Black Adam for DC so long ago that at the time his casting was the first hint we got that we might see superhero Shazam on the big screen as well, as the two are traditionally sworn enemies. Eventually, we end up getting a Shazam! film before, but now that he is black adam I’m in the DC Extended Universe, many are hoping that a crossover will eventually occur. But maybe not, as a source says Johnson isn’t a fan of Shazam!
Since the beginning of November, James Gunn and Peter Safran have been officially in charge of the DC films. Both of them already have experience with film since Gunn directed the suicide squad and Safran was behind the production of several DC projects, including aquatic man Yes Shazam! Although the two have some credibility in the space, an anonymous source told the envelope that Safran may have a lot of work for him because Dwayne Johnson doesn’t like it. Shazam! According to the source …
Safran has to convince all the other directors … and Dwayne Johnson’s slightly veiled disdain for Shazam means he probably doesn’t like the idea that his boss is now the guy who produces “Shazam”. Safran is quite diplomatic, so I think he will make it, but it won’t be easy.
Needless to say, if Dwayne Johnson isn’t a Shazam fan, there could be some difficulty in fitting him into any potential crossover between the two characters. And it must be said that the tone of the two franchises is very different, so even putting Zachary Levi’s Shazam and Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam in the same room has the potential to cause some tonal conflict.
At the same time, this apparent “contempt” Johnson should have for Shazam! The franchise is a bit surprising. Indeed, with Peter Safran, another producer of the two Shazam! and the next Shazam! fury of the gods He’s a guy named … * checks the notes * … Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson’s Seven Bucks Productions is one of the companies behind the two Shazam! film and black adam, probably something that was part of the deal with The Rock to join DC in the first place. It certainly wouldn’t give Johnson unilateral control over the direction of the franchise, but it would give one of Hollywood’s most powerful men a seat at the table.
Considering that a crossover between Black Adam and Shazam was to be part of the plans here, make a version of it Shazam! making Johnson happy would make sense for everyone involved. The Rock has certainly spoken ill of Shazam, but that’s exactly what you’d expect from a guy who knows a thing or two about promoting power clashes.
Although The Rock’s feelings continue Shazam! are accurate, even this anonymous source believes that Peter Safran will eventually succeed in reuniting the two DC characters. However, no one knows when this will happen at this point. Shazam! director David F. Sandberg says there was no discussion of the crossover. And Dwayne Johnson clearly has Black Adam’s places in Superman.
Source: Cinemablend
