After releasing a first look at the upcoming “Fast 8” movie, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has even a lot more news reports for us: He’ll be actually starring in “Iron Man 3,” director Shane Black’s adaptation of “Doc Savage” from Sony Pictures.
If anyone not familiar with “The Man of Bronze,” also referred to as “the world’s first superhero,” Johnson helpfully clued in the clueless on Instagram.
The wrestler-turned-actor, who features already got his share of heroic roles in the Fast and Furious sequence, and the upcoming Baywatch reboot, announced recently on his Facebook page that he is teaming up with Iron Man 3 director Shane Black to play the comic book character, Doc Savage. The post included a picture of him, Black, producer Hiram Garcia, and writers Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry.
In his update, The Rock thanked Black and his crew for allowing him to play the role, and enthusiastically stated, “Here’s the # 1 reason I’m excited to become Doc Savage. HE ‘S A F * CKING HILARIOUS WEIRDO! Can’t wait to sink my teeth into this one of a kind character.”
The casting came right on time. Most stars have to beef up to play hero roles, but Johnson already sized up for his role in the latest Fast and Furious film. The packed on 22 pounds to play Agent Luke Hobbs in the 8th installment of the franchise. Which will make him one convincing “Man of Bronze.”
