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Fans Pick BLACK ADAM for Johnson

By: Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor
Date: Friday, November 02, 2007
Source: MTV

Dwayne Johnson asked the fans to decide if they would like to see him play Captain Marvel or Black Adam in the upcoming SHAZAM movie. While talking to MTV on Thursday, the actor gave the results of the poll indicating that thousands of fans chose the role of Black Adam. Johnson told the publisher that he would meet with director Peter Segal to discuss the decision.

"Thank you for choosing," he proclaimed. "Now the goal is just to make a kickass movie, a kickass character."



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Comments/Responses
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oneirosvangogh • Nov 02, 2007, 04:59am •
With all the casting news we've seen so far for the JLA movie (which is downright awful, ridiculous and disheartening), this is welcome news indeed! The Rock would really make a "kick ass" Black Adam, as long as he's not going to camp it up. Now for the Captain Marvel role, they should really look into getting Jerry O'Connell or Brandon Molale. Better yet, they should let the fans vote for this one too! Now if only the people behind the JLA movie would take a cue from this...

dangunn80 • Nov 02, 2007, 06:27am •
THIS IS FANTASTIC! this is INSPIRED casting. he will be fantastic. he looks the part.. man im well pleased about this.. yeah, im pleased about how the shazam movie is coming along, and as DC nutter, i can safely say that this along with DARK KNIGHT are the ONLY dc films im looking forward to. Justice league as far as im concerned is gonna be a piece of shit without routh and bale.. dont wanna know about it. warner bros just fked us over.... again.

Dazzler • Nov 02, 2007, 06:42am •
Was there a link on this vote? I know it's over but I want to check it out.

stryffe2004 • Nov 02, 2007, 08:09am •
For once, the receding hairline is actually an asset! He really does look like BA.

fft5305 • Nov 02, 2007, 08:12am •
Sweet.

WISEGUY562 • Nov 02, 2007, 08:48am •
My vote goes to Patrick Warburton for Captain Marvel, I think he is perfect for the role and has the right physique too.

SONYMANswallows • Nov 02, 2007, 09:18am •
Nope sorry Theo Adam is intelligent and fake wrestling boy here isnt, couldnt buy him beating midgets on that 70's show.

Also there have been no drawings ever in a single Shazam, Captain marvel or any comic where Black Adam has a tan. Black Adam is like Dr.Rusty Venture with super powers and a full head of hair. Now depending on storylines some times Adam pulled a Shazam and went from scrawny to buff and if that is the case who will be playing the scrawny side that gets his vocal cords ripped out so he cant speak the name to transform?

Bruce Campbell should play Adam not the scorpion queen, WORST TYPE CASTING EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jdniu197 • Nov 02, 2007, 09:24am •
Black Adam never had a tan? Black Adam is arabic, they typically have a dark or tan skin tone. Rock's a geat choice for ol' Teth Adam.

monkeyfoot • Nov 02, 2007, 09:33am •
Now this is how a comic book movie should be made. Fans were asked to participate and their input is acknowledged and put into consideration. They shouldn't dictate exactly how the picture should be made, but a huge fanbase for beloved characters can be helpful in bringing them to the screen. They are why these characters are popular enough to even be made into movies.
The JL movie guys, well we have no idea what they maybe thinking beacuse they give no official PR releases at all or even acknowledge that a fanbase for them exists.

joeybaloney • Nov 02, 2007, 09:43am •
Finally some good news about a DC flick other than Batman! Perfect choice for Black Adam. Would have been a horrific choice for Capt. Marvel. Of course none of what I've read actually confirms this "fan" casting choice as going down, so I'm still waiting to hear that.
Like the Patrick Warburton idea WISEGUY, but I'm thinking it may be about 10 years too late for it. Maybe though. Need to see him in the suit. Can't think of any better idea at the moment though. Maybe Brendan Fraser?
Bruce Campbell as Kraven in Spidey 4!!!! You all know it!!!!

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