DCEU surprised fans when rumors started swirling of a separate Black Adam movie and a Shazam movie in the works.The project had been in a production stall for more than three years, so the news shocked many. But is a Black Adam movie really needed? Here are five reasons that may answer your question:
Magic In The DCEU
Although Suicide Squad’s Enchantress has already introduced magic into the realm of the DCEU, Black Adam could be the right character to actually delve into the subject. He, after all owes his entire existence to magic. Since Black Adam’s origin involves ancient Egypt, the character could bring in historical magic into DCEU.
Black Adam’s Origins May Be Just As Tragic As Batman’s
Black Adams origin in the new 52 is a tragic one. Teth Adam loses his family invaders, pushing him into a dark path of revenge. When his nephew gets chosen to be Shazam’s companion, he kills his only relative to claim the power, using it for his beliefs like revenge for his family and his enslaved people of Khandaq.
Black Adam Is An Anti-Hero
Black Adam was traditionally depicted as a villain with his own motivation and codes. In other words, he’s not what you would call a bad guy or a good guy.The character hails from a time when criminals or people who did wrong were killed as punishment. That, in modern times, may be called an extremist. He has proven himself to be truly heroic for his people, even teaming up with Justice Society and Suicide Squad to save Earth, but he has also killed men just because he did not like the way they talked to him.
A Black Adam Movie Could Get Audiences Ready For Shazam
Although Shazam may be popular with the comic book crowd, the hero is a literal unknown in the world of movies. Dwayne Johnson’s involvement may be a boon for the character, as Johnson has proven himself to choose some audience-friendly movies in the past. Shazam may actually have more of a chance if his origin story was told after Black Adam.
Dwayne Johnson As Black Adam
Dwayne Johnson has proven himself to be a versatile actor, and he has been attached to the Shazam/ Black Adam movie from the start. Johnson’s star power and his charmingly confident presence may just be the kind of essence a demi-god needs for the film. Johnson has talked about how he related to the complicated character, and he may just be the only actor to do justice to a virtually unknown comic book character for an apprehensive movie audience.
