Black Adam Sequel: Dwayne Johnson Opens Up About Unexpected Pause
- IndiaGlitz, [Tuesday,August 15 2023]
Dwayne Johnson spoke out on the fate of Black Adam's sequel, which was taken down by Kevin Hart's Peacock show. The charismatic actor who portrayed the electrifying anti-hero in DC Studios' 2022 film series blamed a vortex of new leadership for its demise as well. But he has started making headlines ever since his reaction to the cancellation of Black Adam and how he seemed upset with James Gunn. This movie earned $393 million at the box office and faced cancellation due to changes in DC's direction.
Fans left scratching their heads over the abrupt disappearance of DC Studios' sequel from its schedule. Johnson, for his part, revealed how executive changes posed challenges during the creation of Black Adam. He acknowledged that looking over audience perspectives made things more problematic. And though audiences only flocked to see the first film lukewarmly, they rallied around the character and started talking about whether this second movie would be any good.
While the Black Adam sequel was put on hold, Johnson's passion for the character remained the same. He assured fans that this story isn't finished in the DC universe. With Seven Bucks Productions by his side, Johnson also revealed he and that production company would explore how to bring Black Adam into future DC multiverse chapters.
While fans wait for more announcements, it seems clear that Dwayne Johnson is keeping his flame burning regarding Black Adam: The commitment he has shown to this superhero continues unabated as he reveals how complicated and divisive it can be inside of Hollywood with creative visions clashing against financial expectations.