Dwayne Johnson says that the Shazam project and been written with respect and to pay homage to the comic books.
Dwayne Johnson
Johnson is set to take on the role of Black Adam in the upcoming Shazam movie - which is not due to hit the big screen until 2019.
However, the actor is already dropping little hints as to what we might be able to expect from the film and from the character of Black Adam.
Speaking to Total Film, Johnson said: "I think Black Adam is going to grow into becoming an anti-hero... It's all written within the spirit of respecting and paying homage to the comics.
"As we know, Black Adam started out as a slave. When he's given the powers, he utilized them. Then in the wake of his powers, tragedy strikes, which turns his sentiment and tone in terms of psychology."
A director has not yet been announced for the film, but Darren Lemke is aboard the project penning the screenplay.
As for Johnson, he will be back later this year with Fast 7 Furious 7, which sees him reprise the role of Luke Hobbs alongside Vin Diesel and Paul Walker.
The actor has also completed work on San Andreas and is currently lending his voice to Moana.
Shazam is set to hit big screens in the U.S. on 5th April 2019.