SHAZAM! One of America’s actors has been struck by mystical lightning—Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson is about to be transformed into one of DC Comics’ greatest anti-heroes in an all-new Shazam movie. This morning action star tweeted “’Kneel at his feet or get crushed by his boot.’ My honor to become.. #BlackAdam #TheAntiHero #DCComics.” 

The script is currently in development and production is yet to begin, but we’re thrilled to see that Black Adam is going to be brought to life by a true audience favorite. Can you smell what Black Adam’s cookin’? It’s going to be spectacular. So be sure to come back to DCComics.com for the real lowdown on all Shazam movie developments.

Want to find out more about this magically powered superbeing? Start with BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE.