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Dwayne Johnson teasing Superman appearance in Shazam?

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We’ve known for a while now that Dwayne Johnson is set to take on the role of Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ Shazam! movie, and now The Rock has sparked speculation that Superman could make an appearance in the movie, sharing an image of himself and Henry Cavill enjoying a Christmas tipple, complete with the […]

Alan Ritchson says he’s playing Shazam in the DC movie

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We’ve known for a long while now that Dwayne Johnson will be portraying Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ Shazam! movie, but as yet there’s been no word on casting for the superhero alter-ego of Billy Batson. However, Alan Ritchson – who played the DC hero Aquaman on Smallville – may have revealed that he’s secured the […]

Director David F. Sandberg on the appeal of Shazam!

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A couple of days ago, it was announced that Warner Bros.’ next DC project to go into production will be the Shazam! movie, with Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg taking on the reins of Billy Batson and his superhero alter-ego Captain Marvel for his big screen debut. Following the announcement, Sandberg […]

Lights Out director reportedly in talks to helm Shazam

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Warner Bros. may be struggling to find a director for The Batman following tonight’s news that Matt Reeves has exited talks, but if The Wrap is to be believed, the studio has found a filmmaker for another of its DC projects. According to the site, Lights Out director David F. Sandberg is in talks to […]

Is Brad Peyton directing Dwayne Johnson in Shazam?

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Last week Dwayne Johnson revealed that he had met with the head honchos of the DC Extended Universe to discuss the tone of future movies, and more specifically Shazam, for which he is set to play Black Adam. Well, Batman-News has pointed out that since that meeting, DC head Geoff Johns has begun following a […]

Dwayne Johnson talks Black Adam role in Shazam, and squaring off against Batman and Superman

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Speaking to Total Film in the latest issue of the magazine (via GamesRadar), Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has been discussing his upcoming role as Black Adam in Warner Bros.’ 2019 DC movie Shazam!, and eventually squaring off against the likes of Batman and Superman. “I think Black Adam is going to grow into becoming an […]

Why Shazam is the cure for the DC Extended Universe

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Anghus Houvouras on why Shazam is the cure for the DC Extended Universe… Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has everyone talking. Unfortunately for Warner Bros. the discussion isn’t overwhelmingly positive. Critics were unkind to Zack Snyder’s epic superhero showdown and fans are as polarized as a pair of Ray Bans on the South Pole. […]

Shazam! executive producer isn’t concerned by mixed reception to the DC Extended Universe

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During an interview with Newsweek, Shazam! executive producer Dany Garcia has provided an update on the status of the upcoming superhero movie, revealing that it will indeed be part of the shared DC Extended Universe, and that neither she nor star Dwayne Johnson (who is set to portray Black Adam, as well as co-producing) are concerned […]

Earth To Echo scribe to write DC’s Shazam movie

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Many worried that the recent news of a Black Adam solo film would mean further delays and stalled development for the film featuring the villain’s superhero nemesis, Shazam. However, it appears that the wheels are still turning for DC’s “Big Red Cheese” to get his big screen debut. Earth to Echo scribe Henry Gayden has been brought on to pen the […]