Superstar Dwayne Johnson is ready to build up his “power” for Black Adam. The Rock is set to star in his first traditional comic book movie with the role of Teth-Adam/Black Adam in 2021 and with shooting starting this summer, the superstar actor has started training in the gym for the role.

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Johnson posted some of his workouts to Instagram to announce the start of his training, and he also hyped things up with an animation video of what he might look like in character as the anti-hero. While Black Adam has traditionally been a villain of Shazam (Men’s Journal cover star Zachary Levi) in the past, recent comic book adaptations have had the character as more of an “anti-hero,” something Johnson alluded to in his post.

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Here’s a look at the character video of Black Adam:

 

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  So it begins. Kickin’ off 2020 training extremely hard for my upcoming role as BLACK ADAM. This one’s in my blood. Thanks to my guys @bosslogic @veliokulan for this bad ass animation. The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. #NewEra #BlackAdam⚡️ Shooting begins this summer. A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 1:41pm PST

Johnson is obviously no stranger to staying in shape for his movies, including his two most recent roles in Hobbs & Shaw and Jumanji: The Next Level. On Hobbs & Shaw, the first spinoff of the Fast & Furious franchise, Johnson spent 18 weeks prepping with trainer Dave Rienzi, using a “disciplined diet” and an “intense training” program to transform into his character—and the results were pretty incredible.

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With the Black Adam character basically being a god, Johnson will look to get just as muscular as he was on Hobbs & Shaw—perhaps even more this time around.

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Here’s a look at some of the training that Johnson is getting into to start his prep for Black Adam:

 

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  The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. #NewEra #AntiHeroTraining #BlackAdam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 5:18pm PST

Johnson is grinding for Black Adam:

 

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  The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change. Training and prep for #BlackAdam has been a grind but this passion project outweighs the sacrifices. Truth, justice and the Black Adam way. #eyeforaneye #antihero #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting begins this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Mar 7, 2020 at 8:27pm PST

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  New era. #dcuniverse #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 3:54pm PST

 

 

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  The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. Training for #BlackAdam⚡️ #ManOfThePeople #Ruthless Shooting begins this summer. @jonbrandoncruz 📸 A post shared by therock (@therock) on Feb 4, 2020 at 5:55am PST

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  New era. #dcuniverse #antiherotraining #blackadam⚡️ Shooting starts this summer. @jonbrandoncruz 📸 A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 5, 2020 at 10:18pm PST

 

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  New era. #dcuniverse #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 3:33pm PST

Black Adam will be released on December 22, 2021.

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Superstar Dwayne Johnson is ready to build up his “power” for Black Adam. The Rock is set to star in his first traditional comic book movie with the role of Teth-Adam/Black Adam in 2021 and with shooting starting this summer, the superstar actor has started training in the gym for the role.

‘Black Adam’: The Moviegoers Guide to Dwayne Johnson’s New DC Comic Book Movie

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Johnson posted some of his workouts to Instagram to announce the start of his training, and he also hyped things up with an animation video of what he might look like in character as the anti-hero. While Black Adam has traditionally been a villain of Shazam (Men’s Journal cover star Zachary Levi) in the past, recent comic book adaptations have had the character as more of an “anti-hero,” something Johnson alluded to in his post.

‘Black Adam’: The Moviegoers Guide to Dwayne Johnson’s New DC Comic Book Movie

Read article

‘Black Adam’: The Moviegoers Guide to Dwayne Johnson’s New DC Comic Book Movie

14 Times Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Dominated Instagram With His Workouts

Read article

Here’s a look at the character video of Black Adam:

14 Times Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Dominated Instagram With His Workouts

Read article

14 Times Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Dominated Instagram With His Workouts

 

View this post on Instagram

  So it begins. Kickin’ off 2020 training extremely hard for my upcoming role as BLACK ADAM. This one’s in my blood. Thanks to my guys @bosslogic @veliokulan for this bad ass animation. The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. #NewEra #BlackAdam⚡️ Shooting begins this summer. A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 1:41pm PST

 

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So it begins. Kickin’ off 2020 training extremely hard for my upcoming role as BLACK ADAM. This one’s in my blood. Thanks to my guys @bosslogic @veliokulan for this bad ass animation. The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. #NewEra #BlackAdam⚡️ Shooting begins this summer.

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 1:41pm PST

Johnson is obviously no stranger to staying in shape for his movies, including his two most recent roles in Hobbs & Shaw and Jumanji: The Next Level. On Hobbs & Shaw, the first spinoff of the Fast & Furious franchise, Johnson spent 18 weeks prepping with trainer Dave Rienzi, using a “disciplined diet” and an “intense training” program to transform into his character—and the results were pretty incredible.

Here’s Your Latest Look at How The Rock’s Training for ‘Black Adam’

Read article

With the Black Adam character basically being a god, Johnson will look to get just as muscular as he was on Hobbs & Shaw—perhaps even more this time around.

Here’s Your Latest Look at How The Rock’s Training for ‘Black Adam’

Read article

Here’s Your Latest Look at How The Rock’s Training for ‘Black Adam’

Here’s How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Looked After 18 Weeks of Training for ‘Hobbs and Shaw’

Read article

Here’s a look at some of the training that Johnson is getting into to start his prep for Black Adam:

Here’s How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Looked After 18 Weeks of Training for ‘Hobbs and Shaw’

Read article

Here’s How Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Looked After 18 Weeks of Training for ‘Hobbs and Shaw’

 

View this post on Instagram

  The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. #NewEra #AntiHeroTraining #BlackAdam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 5:18pm PST

The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. #NewEra #AntiHeroTraining #BlackAdam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 5:18pm PST

Johnson is grinding for Black Adam:

 

View this post on Instagram

  The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change. Training and prep for #BlackAdam has been a grind but this passion project outweighs the sacrifices. Truth, justice and the Black Adam way. #eyeforaneye #antihero #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting begins this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Mar 7, 2020 at 8:27pm PST

The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change. Training and prep for #BlackAdam has been a grind but this passion project outweighs the sacrifices. Truth, justice and the Black Adam way. #eyeforaneye #antihero #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting begins this summer

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Mar 7, 2020 at 8:27pm PST

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gears Up for ‘Black Adam’ Filming With a Big Back Workout

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gears Up for ‘Black Adam’ Filming With a Big Back Workout

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gears Up for ‘Black Adam’ Filming With a Big Back Workout

 

View this post on Instagram

  New era. #dcuniverse #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 3:54pm PST

New era. #dcuniverse #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 3:54pm PST

 

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  The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. Training for #BlackAdam⚡️ #ManOfThePeople #Ruthless Shooting begins this summer. @jonbrandoncruz 📸 A post shared by therock (@therock) on Feb 4, 2020 at 5:55am PST

The hierarchy of power in the #DCUniverse is about to change. Training for #BlackAdam⚡️ #ManOfThePeople #Ruthless Shooting begins this summer. @jonbrandoncruz 📸

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Feb 4, 2020 at 5:55am PST

Dumbbells

 

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  New era. #dcuniverse #antiherotraining #blackadam⚡️ Shooting starts this summer. @jonbrandoncruz 📸 A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 5, 2020 at 10:18pm PST

New era. #dcuniverse #antiherotraining #blackadam⚡️ Shooting starts this summer. @jonbrandoncruz 📸

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 5, 2020 at 10:18pm PST

 

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  New era. #dcuniverse #blackadam⚡️ @jonbrandoncruz 📸 Shooting starts this summer A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 3:33pm PST

A post shared by therock (@therock) on Jan 3, 2020 at 3:33pm PST

Black Adam will be released on December 22, 2021.

The Rock’s Ready to Change the DC Universe’s ‘Hierarchy of Power’ in ‘Black Adam.’ Here’s How He’s Training

Read article

For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!

The Rock’s Ready to Change the DC Universe’s ‘Hierarchy of Power’ in ‘Black Adam.’ Here’s How He’s Training

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The Rock’s Ready to Change the DC Universe’s ‘Hierarchy of Power’ in ‘Black Adam.’ Here’s How He’s Training

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