Dwayne Johnson declared, “I will always cheer for DC (and Marvel) to win and win big.”
Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson (2022). GRATUITY OF WARNER BROS. PHOTOS Regarding a possible Black Adam sequel, Dwayne Johnson provides an update while DC Studios rearranges the wider future of the superhero franchise.
The 50-year-old producer/actor stated on Twitter on Tuesday that Black Adam will not get a sequel anytime soon due to new management at DC Studios (director James Gunn of Guardians of the Galaxy and producer Peter Safran were named as new co-CEOs in October).
On October 21, Johnson’s passion project debuted at the top of the domestic box office, marking the highest opening weekend of his lead acting career.
“My passionate friends, I wanted to give you a long-awaited Black Adam update regarding the character’s future in the new DC Universe,” he started. “I got along with James Gunn, and Black Adam isn’t going to be in their first story chapter. Nevertheless, DC and Seven Bucks have decided to keep investigating the best uses for Black Adam in upcoming DC universe volumes.”
“James and I have known each other for years and have always rooted for each other to succeed,” he said. “I will always support DC (and Marvel) to win and WIN BIG. It’s the same now. You guys are aware of my thick skin and my honesty, so you can always rely on me to say what’s on my mind. James and the DC leadership have viewed DCU through a creative perspective in these judgements.
Johnson went on, “I still feel proud of the Black Adam movie,” which was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (of Jungle Cruise) and starring Pierce Brosnan, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, and Sarah Shahi.
“I’m really proud of the movie we made for fans all over the world, Black Adam, which is the culmination of 15 years of unrelenting hard work.” I will always be incredibly appreciative, humble, and loving of the response that Black Adam received from the fans. We performed admirably. I love you, thank you, and I will ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOU, doing my best to satisfy and amuse you, to my fervent and loud Black Adam/Super Hero genre fans.”
We all need some Teremana now that this month has been so amazing. I hope you and your families have a productive week and a happy holiday season! DJ,” he said in closing.
Picture: Getty/HECTOR VIVAS The final scene of Black Adam had an appearance from Henry Cavill as Superman. Cavill announced to his Instagram followers at the moment that he was returning to the part. (Johnson hinted at potential Black Adam sequels by saying he “fought hard” to have the appearance.) Nonetheless, the “sad” news that Cavill, 39, is no longer playing Superman was revealed this month: “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to [Gunn and Safran’s] hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life.”
“The changing of the guard is something that happens,” he wrote, expressing his “respect” for Gunn and Safran’s choice to not bring him back. I value that. Peter and James need to construct a universe. I send my warmest wishes and the happiest of fortunes to them and everyone else associated with the new universe.”
Gunn did, however, tweet that they are amenable to working with Cavill once more, saying, “We’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.”