There are many unknowns in the movie industry right now, butBlack Adamis still on track to begin filming this summer. That much is clear. This, according to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who recently shared an update regarding his long-gestating DC Comics adaptation showcasing his intensive training. Not that Johnson was ever short on muscles, but he appears to be training extra hard for his comic book movie debut.
Taking to Instagram,Dwayne Johnsonshared a picture of himself working out in the gym, sweat dripping from his face, sporting an intense grimace as he works through pumping some serious iron. The wrestler-turned-actor has shared several such updates in the past, but given everything that’s going on in the industry right now, this particular update feels like it has some weight to it. Johnson shared the photo with the following caption.
“Same game, different levels. same hell, different devils. Training for Black Adam, where the devils may change, but hell still stays the same. #dcuniverse #blackadam shooting begins this summer.”
Recently, with thecontinued spread of the coronavirusaround the world, the entertainment industry has been hit hard. Many productions from various studios have been shut down temporarily, with other major movies being delayed for months.Mulan,A Quiet Place: Part II,F9andNo Time to Dieare amongst the growing number of major releases that have pushed back their release dates. With that, it’s somewhat surprising, though surely welcome news for DC fans, to learn thatBlack Adamis still moving forward as planned. For now at least. The situation is rapidly evolving and things could change quickly.
Dwayne Johnson has beenattached to play the DC Comics villainfor the better part of a decade. Originally, the plan was to have him be the villain inShazam, but Warner Bros. and Johnson decided it would be best to giveBlack Adama solo movie first. Given that Johnson, in the years since he first locked down the role, has become one of the biggest stars in the world, it isn’t hard to see why that decision was arrived at. The idea is that, afterShazam 2comes out and ifBlack Adamdoes well, the two will clash down the line.Black Adamhas historically been positioned as a villain, but Johnson has repeatedly said that his portrayal will be that of an anti-hero.
Jaume Collet-Serra (The Shallows,The Jungle Cruise) is on deck to direct the movie. While plot details are largely being kept under wraps, The Rock previously revealed that they will beintroducing the Justice Society of America, a classic team from DC Comics history. Assuming nothing changes,Black Adamis scheduled to hit theaters on July 29, 2025. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as any further details are made available. Be sure to check out the photo fromDwayne Johnson’s Instagramfor yourself.
