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Dwayne Johnson Confirmes DC Comics Role, Is It Shazam?

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Dwayne Johnson and Warner Bros. have been looking for a DC comics superhero film project for him to be involved with for years. Rumors of it started back in 2012, but according to the actor there is going to be an official announcement very soon. During an interview with Total Film, Johnson confirmed that he will be playing a superhero character, and it seems like he’s saying that he’s going to play Shazam. Here’s the quote:

“I will say this. There’s a character out there that we’re going to announce very soon that I’m going to play, and I’ll just say this: This character has the power of Superman, he can throw down. Just say the word. That’s all I’m going to say.”

About a month ago, the studio’s comic book movie line-up leaked out, and there was a Shazam solo film booked for release in July of 2016. I assume WB will announce the project and casting during their panel at Comic-Con this weekend.

If this turns out to be the case, Johnson is definitely an interesting choice to take on this superhero character. As much as I like Johnson though, it’s hard to imagine him as Shazam. Can you see him taking on this character? I guess I’d have to see him in costume.

You can watch the interview with him below talking about the opportunity to play a DC character.

Half of Firestorm Cast in THE FLASH

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The CW has cast Robbie Amell in the recurring role of Ronnie Raymond, the fiance of S.T.A.R. Labs scientist Caitlin Snow in the upcoming new series The Flash. The character is also one-half of the DC Comics character Firestorm.

There’s no confirmation on if he’ll actually turn into Firestorm in the series, but I don’t see why he wouldn’t. In the comics Ronnie is fused together with his partner, and he has some of the most complex and unique powers in the DC universe. He’s able to transform matter into other elements, he’s blessed with superhuman strength, and, of course, he can fly.

The news comes from TV Line which says that in the series he will play a “S.T.A.R. Labs maintenance worker” and that he’ll be “an integral part in the particle accelerator accident that transforms Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) into the titular speedster.”

Executive producer Greg Berlanti said in a statement:

“[DC Comics Chief Creative Officer] Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg and myself designed the pilot and series to include Ronnie (aka Firestorm) — and to actually have someone with Robbie’s talent playing the role is beyond exciting. We can’t wait for viewers and fans of the character to check it out.”

One other interesting bit of information about Robbie Amell is that he is the real life cousin of Arrow star Stephen Amell.

Doomsday to Appear in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?

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Even though there are already a number of heroes and villains populating its cast, might we be seeing another giant-sized villain appear in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? Bleeding Cool has gotten hold of a rumor from a source who claims to have seen designs for a version of the killing machine Doomsday for the highly-anticipated film. Even though the character was teased in the bonus features on the Man of Steel Blu-ray, treat this one as a rumor for now and check back for any potential confirmation.

Created by Dan Jurgens for the 1992 event series “The Death of Superman,” Doomsday is a genetically engineered monster that has the distinction of being the character that killed Superman. He has appeared a number of other times in the comics despite perishing himself, and even took on the role of the primary antagonist for a season of “Smallville.”

Starring Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Diane Lane, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeremy Irons, Holly Hunter and Scoot McNairy, the DC Comics film brings together the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight — for the first time on the big screen.

Directed by Zack Snyder from a script by Chris Terrio, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice arrives in theaters on May 6, 2016.

FOX’s Gotham Gets a September Premiere Date

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Fox’s Gotham Gets a September Premiere Date

FOX has officially revealed their fall schedule and they’ve announced the Batman-inspired series “Gotham” will premiere on Monday, September 22. You can read the full announcement from Fox by clicking here.

Before there was Batman, there was “Gotham.” Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world’s greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon’s story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world’s most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?

The cast includes Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney, Sean Pertwee as Alfred, Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman, and Zabryna Guevara as Captain Sarah Essen.

Arrow Targets Brandon Routh to Play Major DC Comics Superhero in Season 3

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Brandon Routh is set to play another DC Comics super man — this time on Arrow.

The erstwhile Man of Steel is joining the CW hit’s third season in the recurring role of Ray Palmer, aka DC superhero The Atom, TVLine has learned exclusively.

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An unparalleled scientist and inventor, Ray will play an unexpected role in the lives of Oliver and (rumored love interest) Felicity as the new owner of Queen Consolidated. Palmer’s plans for Queen Consolidated’s Applied Sciences Division will be shrouded in mystery.

In addition to his myriad comic book appearances, Ray/The Atom — who can alter the size of his body as well as Brandon Routh Arrow The Atomother objects — has turned up in numerous animated series, including, most recently, Cartoon Network’s Young Justice. Arrow marks one of the character’s rare live-action incarnations.

Déjà vu watch: Although The Atom isn’t able to fly like Superman, he can simulate flight a la Wonder Woman.

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Also joining Arrow this fall — as previously reported by TVLine — are Sin City‘s Devon Aoki (as DC Comics superheroine “Katana”), Karl Yune (as Oliver’s Hong Kong handler/Katana’s husband Maseo Yamashiro), and Peter Stormare (as Count Vertigo).

Routh’s TV credits include NBC’s late, much-missed Chuck, CBS’ short-lived Partners and, more recently, Crackle’s Chosen and Fox’s Enlisted.

Arrow premieres its third season on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Sin City’s Devon Aoki Joins Arrow: Season 3 in Recurring Role

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Aoki will play Tatsu Yamashiro in Season 3

By Amy RatcliffeThe CW’s Arrow has added a recurring guest role for Season 3. Deadline reports that Devon Aoki (2 Fast 2 Furious, Sin City) will join the Warner Bros. television show as Tatsu Yamashiro. The character also has another name familiar to DC Comics fans: Katana. She’s described as “a Japanese martial arts expert who wields a deadly sword, a blade from which her codename Katana is derived.”

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Deadline states that Yamashiro will play a role in Oliver Queen’s (Stephen Amell) flashbacks. At the end of Season 2, he left the island and ended up on Hong Kong. Yamashiro will be one of his mentors and a “critical influence on his journey to eventually become The Arrow of present day.”