2023-08-05 01:41:35
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By: Samuel M | 04-08-23
Black Adam had an unfortunate passage through theaters in October 2022. The film, starring Dwayne Johnson, promised to be a new starting point for the beaten DCU that could not find the formula to connect with the public. Although there were intentions, and a star in the middle such as ‘The Rock’, the film took a strong hit at the box office, ruling out plans to continue expanding.
Shortly after the film was released, the news came that James Gunn and Peter Safran would assume the leadership of ‘DC Studios’, a newly formed team that will be completely focused on the restructuring of new films. Johnson would appear on social networks in those days to say that, although there were conversations, Black Adam is not among the new plans, but something is being considered in the «DC Comic’s vast multiverse«.
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We all seemed to believe that The Rock had completely forgotten about the matter, but the issue came to light thanks to an interview he had with his friend and also an actor, Kevin Hartfor your podcast ‘Hart to Heart‘, who asked him about what happened to Black Adam.
The Rock noted that Black Adam was caught in a vortex of new leadership within Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as having taken a hit from COVID-19 and subsequent theater closures. However, all his statements focused on the changes of leaders. In addition, it seems to him a “mystery” why the film ended up failing despite having a promising start in terms of audience.
«You have a superhero and you want to grow the franchise. You bring back Superman and Henry Cavill, the world went crazy. And we created a diverse portfolio of superheroes, where we only have men and women of color. Black Adam was one of those movies that got caught up in that web of new leaders» said the actor.
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