It’s been a long year since rumors have surfaced about Dwayne Johnson possibly playing the role of Wolfman for Universal’s Dark Universe. Though we’re still in the “dark” about if he has actually locked down that character, there’s something to be said for whisperings that stick around for such a long time. According to THR, it’s still a major possibility.
THR also reported that Universal has been touting other big names besides Dwayne Johnson as part of their universe. Bride of Frankenstein is also set to be remade, and Angelina Jolie is a favorite for the studio. She and Dwayne Johnson would join the likes of Sofia Boutella (The Mummy), Russell Crowe (Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde), Tom Cruise (Nick Morton), Bardem (Frankenstein), and Depp (The Invisible Man) if they are confirmed for these roles.
Some of the actors for these roles have been tested more in the character types they would be portraying for Universal and are undoubtedly a good match.
Dwayne Johnson has come quite a ways in his acting career. Is he right for Wolfman? I would say that remains to be seen. He has played in a lot of cookie-cutter type roles lately with cheesy humor and not a lot to substantiate the characters he plays. It makes it difficult to picture him playing a tortured soul – someone who is more human in feeling and thought than his outward appearance would suggest. That doesn’t mean he can’t do it. However, if he is unable to deliver, it will be a weak link in the universe which could drag down the whole franchise.
Maybe some light will be shed on this character and we’ll finally see him do something more than we’ve seen him do.
Source: THR