BLACK ADAM Actor The Rock Says SHAZAM Script is Coming in Already and Might Release Sooner Than Expected



In just over a year, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice releases in theaters. After that comes Suicide Squad which starts filming in April in Toronto and then Wonder Woman reportedly starts filming in fall 2015. Now, it seems like Shazam could start production sooner than expected.

According to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who is already confirmed to be playing the villain-turned-hero Black Adam in the film, the script is already coming in. (via MTV)

"[The movie release] may happen a little earlier than what has been predicted. The script is coming in, it's great, and the support from the studio has just been great. It's just a great opportunity especially with Black Adam where you can take a guy who starts off as a bad guy turns into an anti-hero. We can make it vicious, a little bit of winking charm."

The Rock did not hint or say if there's an actor who's being eyed for the leading role of Shazam. Although he did say, in an interview with Total Film via Cinema Blend, that fans might see Black Adam go toe-to-toe with Superman or Batman in the future.

"It was all agreed that the worlds are all interconnected… One day you will see Black Adam go at it with Superman or Batman or any of the DC characters. But that said, there’s a great independence to Black Adam from the DC world, allowing us to inject, not only viciousness, but also winking humor."

Shazam currently scheduled to release in theaters on April 5, 2019.