Dwayne Johnson Just Signed a First-Look Deal With Disney, Marvel's Parent Company
Disney owns Marvel Studios; recently, Johnson's production company moved to this new residence, opening a future alliance potential. Variety said The Walt Disney Company has a first-look agreement signed by The Rock's Seven Bucks Productions. Johnson can possibly star in the production firm creating movies for both theater and online. The agreement also goes beyond just recorded material, therefore Johnson can find himself working on attractions and more at Disney's theme parks.
Said to be multi-year, Johnson's first-look contract with Disney enables "Seven Bucks a chance to collaborate across all Disney divisions." Given Marvel is one of Disney's most significant businesses, that last element could result in The Rock making his Mcu debut. Johnson already has a working relationship with Marvel Studios' parent company since the actor co-starred in Disney's Jungle Cruise alongside Emily Blunt and will return as Maui later this year when Moana 2 opens in theaters on November 27, 2024 — with a return in the live-action adaptation also in the works.
The Rock Seeking Luke Cage
As part of his new Disney contract, Johnson might be creating films for Marvel Studios including an Mcu comeback of Luke Cage. Mike Colter portrayed the character in The Defenders Saga; he led two seasons of Netflix's Luke Cage until the show and the remaining Marvel series on the streamer were canceled. Although Johnson has become notably linked to DC by his latest Black Adam performance and all the pledges to alter the DcE he created, the actor has long had designs on Luke Cage.
Rumours in 2013 claimed Marvel was looking at casting Johnson in the MCU. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige remarked, speaking with Collider, "I mean his name has come up in the past... To be part of the Marvel universe someplace, someday would be fantastic. Fans started suggesting roles The Rock might perform in the MCU, and finally the actor himself chose to comment. Johnson uploaded side-by-side pictures of himself and Luke Cage, campaigning to play the part, on Twitter thanking Feige for his remarks. That could at last come about with his new Disney contract.
Following a significant career update, Dwayne Johnson's Dream Marvel Role Just Became Way More Possible.
Dwayne Johnson's new career update takes him the closest he has ever been to entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe; the actor earlier said which Marvel character he would like to play. Among the most well-liked movie actors in Hollywood is Johnson. The Rock gained notoriety for his efforts in action movies and humor. Johnson jumped to superhero material a few years ago, portraying the major role in DC's Black Adam. Though it did not transpire, the effort aimed to alter the DCEU's power hierarchy.
Dc was changing significantly while Johnson was enrolling in the DCEU. James Gunn, director of MCU Guardians of the Galaxy, and DCEU producer Peter Safran took over as co-CEOs of the just established DC Studios. Telling Johnson they had no ideas for Black Adam and opted to close the DCEU, they rebuilt the franchise with their fresh DC Universe. Johnson's career has already veered toward future MCU films as his tenure at DC draws to a conclusion; maybe his dream Marvel job will be the path he follows.
How Luke Cage Might Make a Return to the MCU
More stars from Netflix's The Defenders Saga are returning to their roles under Marvel Studios, including Charlie Cox as Daredevil. That implies that Mike Colter would be playing Luke Cage should he return to the MCU. Though Colter would not rule out returning, the actor has discussed returning in interviews; the actor appears at peace leaving Luke Cage in the past. That would allow Marvel to reinterpret the character and have Johnson perform his ideal Marvel role under the new Disney agreement.
Marvel might even carry on using the strands set in Luke Cage's season 2 conclusion. To keep Harlem under control, the character in the show takes over as the new crime boss for the area. With Daredevil: Born Again slated to have Kingpin become New York City's Mayor, Luke Cage's second season and films like Spider-Man 4 could possibly feature him as his new role would put him in contact with Wilson Fisk, for good or bad. Then Dwayne Johnson might play Luke Cage in the MCU, fulfilling a multi-project role.
From Black Adam to Marvel Cinematic Universe, Dwayne Johnson
Versatile actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's recent venture into the realm of superheroes, with Black Adam, has only added to his resume of achievements. Johnson has advanced with a multi-year first-look contract with The Walt Disney Company while Black Adam's destiny within the Dc Universe is still unknown. Fans ready to see Johnson join the Marvel Cinematic Universe have become excited about this new alliance.
Together with his new Disney contract, Johnson's prior comments regarding his wish to play Luke Cage have generated more conjecture over a possible MCU involvement for the actor. Whether Johnson ends up performing Luke Cage or another role is yet unknown, but his strong presence and star power would surely give the Marvel Cinematic Universe fresh perspective. Although Dwayne Johnson's future in the superhero genre is unknown, his new Disney contract and his curiosity in the MCU point to a possible, maybe inevitable cooperation.
