Dwayne Johnson on His Future DC Advice After 'Black Adam' and Why He's 'Optimistic' About a Potential Marvel Crossover

The CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav said the studio is seeking DC's response to Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, whose leadership has shaped the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Could this DC Films boss be 'Black Adam' star Dwayne Johnson?

When Variety asked Johnson if he could measure up from the mask to the carpet at the massive Times Square premiere of 'Black Adam', the star took a long sip of water before saying he was ready to seek out the frontman for the job.

"The best job I can do for DC is as an advisor, where I can help. J love DC. It's in my blood," Johnson told Variety Jordan Moreau. "In the spirit of growing with the DC Universe. I'm here to help you in any way I can, including researching and finding the right leader(s). »

In his response, Johnson also touched on his long personal history with DC Comics, dating back to his childhood .

"As a little boy, I grew up loving the Super Friends, especially Superman" , Johnson shared. "I saw my first Black Adam comic and I was captivated by it. His face was intense. He looked cool, looked different, badass and had brown skin. So automatically, I was in a relationship with him. I'm DC through and through.

While "Black Adam" places Johnson's anti-hero in a complete package that includes characters like Pierce Brosnan's Doctor Fate and Aldis Hodge's Hawkman, the star's vision for which superheroes could appear alongside his character extends far beyond his next film, and even the universe. widest of DC. Asked about the potential for a DC-Marvel crossover event, Johnson said it would just be in response to fan demand.

“Well, I'm always optimistic. I would like to think we would see that. My philosophy is that anything can be done. Let's start with the end goal. And so the end goal is to have some sort of crossover that can be compelling, smart, cool for the fans,” Johnson said. “Let's get a temperature gauge if they want to see something like that. And then if they do, then let's create it. I run my businesses like that. I truly believe that anything can happen. Anything can happen with the right people and the right place, and the right leadership, having the right conversations."

"Black Adam" in theaters October 21.

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