Screen Rant

  • Dwayne Johnson believes there will one day be a black Superman. 1 / 9

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  • The thought was inspired by upcoming action movie Hobbs & Shaw... 2 / 9

  • In which Idris Elba’s super soldier villain declares himself “black Superman.” 3 / 9

  • Black superheroes have had greater prominence in recent years... 4 / 9

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  • With the like of Black Panther, Miles Morales’ Spider-Man, Falcon and War Machine. 5 / 9

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  • There has also already been a black Superman in DC comics... 6 / 9

  • Val-Zod from the Earth 2 of the New 52 continuity. 7 / 9

  • Superman is not specifically a white character, but someone to embody hope... 8 / 9

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  • Meaning anyone charismatic and physical enough is suitable to play him. 9 / 9

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