Dwayne Johnson also been doing some heavy weightlifting outside of the gym.
Warner Bros. was initially tight-lipped about Henry Cavill’s return as Superman, according to the man behind Black Adam. Yeah, the same Superman who finally made a jaw-dropping cameo in Black Adam. Johnson wasn’t having any of that, though.
On Twitter, Johnson laid it out straight. “We have to bring back the most powerful, unstoppable force of all time,” he said. And who’s that? Obviously, Superman. Despite Warner Bros. dragging their feet, Johnson went all-in, pushing hard for Cavill’s return. The studio’s reluctance? “Inexplicable and inexcusably,” according to Dwayne Johanson.
He wasn’t about to let Superman sit this one out. “You can’t build out the DC Universe with the greatest superhero of all time on the bench,” Johnson argued. His battle wasn’t just about muscle; it was about making sure the big guy in the red cape got his due.
Johnson’s fight paid off when Cavill’s cameo in Black Adam got the green light. In a recent social media update, Cavill confirmed he’s back as Superman for a new Warner Bros-DC flick. Johnson was all about it, calling Cavill “our generation’s Superman” and tipping his hat to legends like Christopher Reeve.
So, next time you see Black Adam flexing on screen, just remember—Dwayne Johnson wasn’t just playing a superhero; he was saving the DC Universe one epic comeback at a time.
Why Is The Rundown Stirring Up Controversy? Critics Thought It Could Launch Dwayne Johanson The Rock’s Stardom
Netflix is totally on fire right now, digging up old action flicks and giving them a second wind. Next on the nostalgia train? The Rundown starring none other than Dwayne Johnson. Despite some recent DC drama, the Rock is still a force to be reckoned with on streaming.
Why is The Rundown so controversial, anyway? Already, it has made waves since its release on Netflix on September 1, 2024. The Washington Post’s Stephen Hunter was among the critics who thought this 2003 film had the potential to “probably make a star of the Rock.” Meanwhile, Common Sense Media called it a “mildly entertaining action movie with The Rock,” keeping it real.
Fast forward to September 4, and The Rundown made it into the U.S. Netflix top 10 at number 10. By September 5, it had climbed to number seven. Could it hit the top spot? Given Johnson’s track record of slaying challenges—like taking on Henry Cavill’s Superman and surviving a massive California quake—dominating Netflix charts seems like a walk in the park.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. Sonic the Hedgehog has been hanging out at number three on the U.S. chart since September 2, 2024. And The Deliverance, a 2024 possession movie, has been ruling the global charts since August 30. So far, The Rundown is rocking it stateside but hasn’t made waves globally.
Still, with the Rock’s knack for overcoming any obstacle, don’t count him out. If anyone can turn this into a streaming victory, it’s Dwayne Johnson.
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