kingzilch t1_iu0ge0e wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:13 PM

"Do you really think people went to see a movie about an obscure villain just because it starred a charismatic and popular star who can reliably open a movie? Like, c'mon!"

Asha_Brea t1_iu0ff76 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:07 PM

>Do you really think people went to see Black Adam because of a over the hill WWE wrestler?

I certainly do not think that they went to see Black Adam for love to the DC Universe.

>Which ones should I care about?

You should not care about anyone if they are not your thing, but to say that "they don't count because they are in popular movies or are named Tom Cruise" is super weird.

[deleted] OP t1_iu0fzf1 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:11 PM

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Asha_Brea t1_iu0gcro wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:13 PM

https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-star-records/domestic/lifetime-acting/top-grossing-leading-stars

The Rock is #14 in the list of most grossing actors (it will probably go higher since apparently the movie is doing very well). Some people care about him and think it is a good fit for the role.

ColdPressedSteak t1_iu0k2vs wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:37 PM

The Rock hasn't been a WWE wrestler for like two decades. At least don't be lazy in your crying

HornyToad1984 t1_iu0gqam wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Oh they most certainly went for Dwayne Johnson. They ran out of comic book heroes that the average punter recognizes long ago.

DrRexMorman t1_iu0h0ih wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:17 PM

> Do you really think people went to see Black Adam because of a over the hill WWE wrestler? Like, c'mon!

They did.

kasetti t1_iu0l2yo wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:43 PM

As you mentioned 2 female actors, how about Ana de Armas or Charlize Theron?

[deleted] OP t1_iu0j285 wrote on October 27, 2022 at 5:31 PM