Adam Sztykiel to pen 'Black Adam'

Adam Sztykiel has been hired by Warner Bros. to write the script for "Black Adam".

The "Due Date" writer will pen the script for the film, which focuses on Shazam villain Black Adam, reported Deadline.

Actor Dwayne Johnson will play the lead role in the movie.

The studio had earlier roped in actor Zachary Levi to play the lead role in "Shazam!", which follows a boy named Billy Batson, who can transform into an adult superhero by uttering the magic word "Shazam!".