Even though Dwayne Johnson's Black Adam isn't being introduced in a Shazam! movie, his big screen debut will feature a number of iconic DC heroes. According to Johnson himself, the upcoming Black Adam movie will introduce the Justice Society of America to DC's cinematic universe.

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In an interview with Screen Rant, Johnson reiterated that fans shouldn't expect Black Adam and Shazam to cross paths just yet. "Without giving too much away, it’s not in the plans right now, Johnson said. "I think the approach that we’re talking I feel really good about, and all of the filmmakers do too as well. It’s an origin story and that’s where we start it and we root it, and then we build out from there. Now, not to say Shazam isn’t on my radar. Of course Shazam is, but so is all of DC."However Johnson did directly confirm the JSA will play a role in the film. "We will introduce you to that, the world to JSA."The Justice Society is traditionally portrayed as a WWII-era precursor to the modern-day Justice League (though it eventually reforms in the present). Its lineup includes many Golden Age DC heroes like original Green Lantern Alan Scott, original Flash Jay Garrick, the Wesley Dodds Sandman and Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Assuming the Justice Society retains its WWII roots in the DCEU, this could imply Black Adam is a period piece similar to Wonder Woman.It makes sense to include this particular super-team in a Black Adam movie, even without Billy Batson entering the picture. Black Adam played a key role in Geoff Johns and David Goyer's JSA series, which helped transform the character from outright villain to a more conflicted figure intent on saving his ancestral kingdom of Kahndaq.This news comes shortly after Johnson revealed a December 2021 release date for Black Adam and concept art of his character. Black Adam is expected to begin production in July 2020 , as Johnson reunites with Jungle Cruisde director Jaume Collet-Serra For more on Hollywood's villainous future, here's a breakdown of all the villains getting their own solo movies

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