Another domino in the new DCU has fallen, Dwayne Johnson confirmed, for the new DC project currently led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, Black Adam will not appear. This new project a young Superman movie, Superman will not be played by Henry Cavill.
Johnson shared the news in a tweet posted Tuesday, confirming that DC will “continue to explore the most rewarding ways to utilize Black Adam in the future DC universe.”
“James and I have known each other for many years and have always supported each other’s success. Now is no exception, and I will always support DC (and Marvel) to do well,” Johnson wrote. He went on to say that he was “very proud” of the film’s October release, while paying tribute to the fans.
Black Adam’s exit is part of a series of big changes at DC, including the removal of Henry Cavill as Superman. James Gunn recently responded to the outcry over some of the moves, saying, “We knew there would be a period of turmoil.”
There has been constant speculation about who will return and who will be redone, as well as rumors that Aquaman actor Jason Momoa will return to the DC universe in a different role.
Since its release, ‘Black Adam’ itself has generally underperformed at the box office, but at least it still has a chance to make back its money. As for the DCU as a whole, the box office doesn’t lie.
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