‘What the f**k was that?!?!’: Dwayne Johnson Looks Offended After Black Adam Co-Stars Ridiculed His Breakout Role in Tooth Fairy – a Movie That Made $112M

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Singlehandedly saving the DC Extended Universe, Black Adam stars Dwayne Johnson, Pierce Brosnan, and Sarah Shahi. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, the film is expected to score big at the box office.

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Dwayne Johnson as the titular character in Black Adam.

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While the continuity of the film still remains a mystery, many suspect cameo appearances from other members of the Justice League including Flash and Wonder Woman might be possible. On the other hand, a cameo appearance by Henry Cavill’s Superman seems unlikely, despite persistent rumors.

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Dwayne Johnson’s work on Black Adam

Promised to “disrupt” the superhero movie landscape, Dwayne Johnson has been working overtime, promoting the film and shaking hands. In an interview with MensJournal, the actor described the incredible work he put in to look fit for the character, he said:

“I believe I was born to play this character. But in all honesty, this project has been with me for 10 ten years now. The process began when we started to stand the material up and… I started to build an exhaustive training program with my coach Dave Rienzi. I wanted to come into this in the best shape of my career.”

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Dwayne Johnson at the SDCC 2022, promoting Black Adam.

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Despite the movie starting production a few years ago, he’s been working behind the scenes to have it produced for many years. He had previously stated there was no character he felt connected to than Black Adam.

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Dwayne Johnson defends his breakout role

Despite starring in many films before 2010 including The Mummy Returns, the actor found praise for his acting chops after starring in Tooth Fairy. In an interview with Fandango All Access, his co-star Noah Centineo laughed when his movie was mentioned, this is what the actor had to say:

“I’m sorry now it’s one second I’m sorry what the f***, what was the giggle did you hear this that was like a judgey like judging”

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Dwayne Johnson in Tooth Fairy as Derek Thompson.

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Originally meant for Arnold Schwarzenegger, the movie follows a minor league hockey player who is given the duty of being a tooth fairy. The family comedy also starred Ashley Judd, Stephen Merchant, and Seth MacFarlane, raking $112 million worldwide.

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DCEU’s Black Adam is set to release on October 21 of 2022.

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Nikhil Makwana is a writer for FandomWire, with interests in DC comics, anime, indie films, independent films, and Nicolas Cage. He’s pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in BBA,LLB from IFIM Law School. When he’s not writing, he reads books such as the classic Dune series and existential essays from Albert Camus and Jean-Paul Sartre.