http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/26/The-Rock-To-Star-in-Shazam-Film-.-As-Who.aspx THE ROCK: The People’s Captain Marvel? Mtv.com is reporting that former WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may be jumping on the comic-book-to-movie bandwagon, having been approached to play a key role in DC comic’s upcoming Shazam! movie. The people’s ex-champ and master of the raised eyebrow is rumored to be courting the role of hero Captain Marvel, or (and more enticing in my opinion,) the hero’s archnemesis, Black Adam. “Shazam, of course, I would love to play.” The Rock told MTV.com, “They approached me about [Captain Marvel] and [villain] Black Adam as well. We’ve been meeting for months. We’re toying with either one. I think it’s up to the fans. Without question.” Well “Dwayne” you’ve got one comic-geek in your corner who would be A-ok with seeing you don Adam’s signature black tights, to knock the beegeezus out of man-boy Billy Batson (Captain Marvel’s human alter-ego, for you uninitiated heathens!) I’m even willing to overlook the fact that you’ve already mistakenly referred to the hero in question as Shazam: for those you who’ve never picked up a comic book, SHAZAM IS THE NAME OF AN ANCIENT WIZARD whom the meek Billy Batson calls upon to be transformed (via a flash of thunder and lighting) into beefcake stud Captain Marvel. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/26/The-Rock-To-Star-in-Shazam-Film-.-As-Who.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/26/The-Rock-To-Star-in-Shazam-Film-.-As-Who.aspx#1553 the rock is a great wrestler and a great actor sharon3377 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/26/The-Rock-To-Star-in-Shazam-Film-.-As-Who.aspx#1553 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:28:18 GMT