Shazam! faces the same challenges that any comic book movie would face when it comes to its villains and antiheroes. A worthy adversary for the good guys can elevate a superhero story just like a weaker villain could make it fall flat. Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to play Shazam’s arch nemesis Black Adam, a complex character with the potential to be one of the most compelling antiheroes in DC’s own cinematic universe.
Johnson did not take on the role of Black Adam as just another money-making vehicle. He coveted the role and specifically chose it despite having an opportunity to play the title character. He explained his reasoning for preferring to portray Black Adam ...
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