“Can’t Act”: Dwayne Johnson’s Potential Casting as Marvel X-Men Villain Apocalypse Rejected Online After Black Adam Disaster

From the dark corners of social media to the headlines of the entertainment press, rumors about Marvel Studios’ next big move have caught fire. Among the most surprising and perhaps most disruptive speculations of the moment is the possibility that Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the feared X-Men villain, Apocalypse.

This surely has taken social media by storm as fans are sharing their thoughts on this massive news. But unfortunately for Johnson, it seems like the fans are against the decision.

Marvel faces flak for potential new casting decision

The phenomenon of social media leaks has taken flight in the digital age. And among many self-proclaimed experts, some have actually proven to have some meaty information. Among these, @MyTimeToShineH seems to have a track record of being more right rather than wrong. And this adds a degree of credibility to their claims. However, there is always the question of whether they are the fruits of luck or true tip-offs.

The news that the Rock could play En Sabah Nur, better known as Apocalypse, comes at a critical time for the actor. After a few box office stumbles and questionable career decisions, such as canceled projects and Black Adam, Johnson seems to be looking for a career renaissance. And what better way to do that than as one of Marvel’s most formidable villains, known for his “fittest survives” philosophy and ruthless ambition to reshape the world in his image? But it seems like comic book and wrestling fans are not huge on the decision.

Wrestling fans criticize Marvel’s bold move by remarking that Johnson “can’t act”

Dwayne Johnson has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, not only because of his impressive physique but also because of his charisma and ability to connect with audiences. However, playing a character as complex and dark as Apocalypse could prove to be a challenging task for the Brahma Bull. Moreover, fans are afraid that this might ruin the next edition of the already deteriorating movie series.

Some were concerned about the fact that Johnson has not garnered an impeccable reputation for his acting range despite his long tenure in Hollywood. In fact, he almost plays himself in every movie he does. “please don’t. He can’t act. He’s the same character and everything he does. Let’s stop lying about it. Range is terrible. Don’t do that. There’s plenty of other choices for such a character.” But does he actually fit the character? Or is he being brought just for the star power he brings? That is one major concern raised by this fan. As he believes, the role should be given to someone who fits. “So Disney and Marvel want to make bad X-men movies too? Just keep these “stars” away from my characters and find the right actors”.

But a majority of the fans are worried that the Rock will take over the creative decisions. A habit that he is infamous for. He did it for Black Adam and we all know how big of a blunder it turned out to be. A user wrote, “Knowing him “he going to change the whole timeline” and want to bring back Robert Downey Jr for a end credits scene”. While other users seconded the opinion with their own tweets, “He’ll Black Adam it. Probably force RDJ to make a cameo”. This user took things a step ahead, bringing in Johnson’s political ideology into the mix. “Yeah but we don’t. He will take over, it’ll be horrible and then he’ll blame everyone else. Before telling us to vote trump.”

Playing Apocalypse could offer the Brahma Bull a unique opportunity to demonstrate his versatility as an actor. By bringing to life a villain with such a radical philosophy and power that rivals the MCU’s most powerful characters, Johnson could break away from the conventional heroic roles he’s previously embodied. But for now, only time will tell if Dwayne Johnson can pull it off. What do you think of the potential casting decision? Do you agree with the prevailing fan sentiment? Let us know in the comments.