Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirms joining the DC Universe as Black Adam amidst death hoax and the internet is in a frenzy!

By Kritika Mehra

on November 15, 2019

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson just announced that he is now a part of DC Universe! With DCU's new 2021 project Black Adam, Dwayne confirms that he is now a part of the superhero family.

Needless to say, the fans can't keep calm! That too, when he was allegedly killed in a stunt, as suggested by a strong, yet baseless rumor!

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Getting emotional, The Rock wrote a heartfelt message on Instagram unveiling the first poster, while also announcing the release date. Take a look:

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The Man in Black Like most kids growing up, I dreamed about being a superhero. Having cool superpowers, fighting for what’s right and always protecting the people. It all changed for me, when I was 10yrs old and was first introduced to the greatest superhero of all time - SUPERMAN. As a kid, Superman was the hero I always wanted to be. But, a few years into my fantasy, I realized that Superman was the hero, I could never be. I was too rebellious. Too rambunctious. Too resistant to convention and authority. Despite my troubles, I was still a good kid with a good heart - I just liked to do things my way. Now, years later as a man, with the same DNA I had as a kid - my superhero dreams have come true. I’m honored to join the iconic #DCUniverse and it’s a true pleasure to become, BLACK ADAM. BLACK ADAM is blessed by magic with the powers equal to SUPERMAN, but the difference is he doesn’t toe the mark or walk the line. He’s a rebellious, one of a kind superhero, who’ll always do what’s right for the people - but he does it his way. Truth and justice - the BLACK ADAM way. This role is unlike any other I’ve ever played in my career and I’m grateful to the bone we’ll all go on this journey together. BLACK ADAM 12.22.21 Huge thank you to my friends, @jimlee and @bosslogic for this first time ever bad ass collaboration.

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Becoming the victim of a death hoax once again, Dwayne was allegedly killed in a stunt gone wrong after a fake news story made the rounds online. Needless to say, that rumor and this news turned the drama quotient up by a couple of notches with his fans and the audience; take a look:

This is a formal invitation for @TheRock to come visit the Batcave.

— Batman (@DCBatman) November 14, 2019

Confirmed, The Rock is chaotic good.

— Jourdan a.ka. Elsa’s Throne (@GalaktixGG) November 14, 2019

WOW! This is awesome! #BlackAdam #SHAZAM pic.twitter.com/puB8T8ncCd

— (@cryptic_comics) November 14, 2019

Smell what the #blackadam is cooking!!!

— Being Graphic (@BeingGraphic) November 14, 2019

@ZacharyLevi Going to have his hand full. The entire Shazam family won't be enough to take down this monster. Better hit that gym. #blackadam #Shazam #dc pic.twitter.com/RZwLGJMIYk

— AcetrainerTvH (@IgnotusTVH) November 14, 2019