Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s highly expected DC Extended Universe debut is now on pace to come in theatres after years of anticipation. This Movie is a spinoff and sequel to the 2019 film Shazam!, starring the wrestling veteran and actor as the titular antihero. Finally, we’re getting closer to seeing the movie in the theatres after years of development. The wizard Shazam’s initial champion, Black Adam, is a strong creature on a level with Superman. However, Adam’s moral compass is less rigid than that of Zachary Levi’s hero character. After spending a long time in a magical prison, the protagonist of Black Adam gets released and returns to the mortal world. We don’t know what he plans to unleash on the world, so we can only speculate. In addition to directing Johnson’s upcoming Disney film, Jungle Cruise, Jaume Collet-Serra is behind the camera on Black Adam. This screenplay was written by Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines, & Sohrab Noshirvani. As a DC Comics fan, you’ll want to see this movie since it will include a number of renowned characters from the Justice Society. From casting and story information to production and release dates, we’ve pulled together everything we know about Black Adam so far to help you get ready for this exciting new DCEU movie.
Finally, we got our first proper glimpse at Black Adam in the form of an official trailer on June 8, 2022, following countless teasers and snippets. When Superman is awoken from his 5,000-year sleep in this trailer, the Justice Society of America must take on the eponymous figure. To which Black Adam replies, “Well I do,” after Hawkman had told him, “Heroes don’t kill people.” As Black Adam, The Rock was the star of the show in the latest Iron Man teaser, which included plenty of superhero action and a cheeky reference to the original Iron Man film.
When Can We Expect to See the Motion Picture “Black Adam”?
The debut date for Black Adam in the United States has been set for October 21, 2022. The film was first scheduled to hit theatres on December 22, 2021, but the COVID-19 epidemic forced the release date to be rescheduled. The release date of the film was eventually pushed back to July 29, 2022, before it was finally settled on.
Black Adam’s Cast: Who is in it?
In addition to Dwayne Johnson, the ensemble of Black Adam includes Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Sarah Shahi, Quintessa Swindell, and Pierce Brosnan portraying some of DC’s best-known characters. Additionally, there are unknown parts for Marwan Kenzari, James Cusati-Moyer, Bodhi Sabongui and Mo Amer in the cast. Levi and Asher Angel will not be reprising their roles as Shazam and Billy Batson in Black Adam, despite the film’s obvious Shazam! references. This is fortunate because the picture appears to contain a disproportionate number of superheroes. Black Adam, played by Dwayne Johnson, is clearly the film’s protagonist. Adam was born as Teth-Adam, a slave in the Kahndaq country, and he is a courageous and valiant guy. In spite of the fact that his motives are pure, though, he is a brutal warrior who would kill anybody who stands in his way.
In addition to Adam, Shahi will portray Adrianna Tomaz, a lecturer at a university in Kahndaq who is also a resistance fighter. Isis, Adrianna’s heroic alter ego, marries Black Adam in the comics. Adam’s aggressive instincts have been tamed by her, and she has encouraged him to take on more heroic roles. In the movie, we’ll have to wait and see whether or not the character will follow a similar route. The Justice Society of America, the forerunners of the Justice League, will make an appearance in Black Adam. Only a select few of the JSA’s comic book heroes (including Adam) will feature in the film adaptation. JSA member Atom Smasher will be played by Centineo as he can alter his size and density. It was Adam Copeland who played the role in The Flash Season 2.
Hawkman will appear in Hodge’s role. Hawkman, the JSA’s supreme commander, is an ancient Egyptian prince reborn. In this incarnation, he is an archaeologist with superhuman flight abilities, thanks to the use of Nth metal wings. Hawkman is a well-known superhero who has featured in several media, including comic books, cartoons, and even a live-action film. Smallville’s Michael Shanks and Arrowverse’s Falk Hentschel both portrayed the role. Cyclone is the name given to another JSA member played by Swindell. Red Tornado’s great-granddaughter, she carries on the family name. There are two things that Cyclone can control: wind and sound. Originally, Hawkgirl was supposed to fill her seat on the squad, but she was ultimately cut from the final cut.
Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate, played by Pierce Brosnan, completes the JSA team in the film. The Helmet of Fate picked Nelson’s father, an archaeologist, to be a mystical superhero who would protect the planet from the forces of chaos. The Sorcerer Supreme from Marvel Comics isn’t a rip-off of Doctor Fate, in case you were wondering. Brent Stait portrayed the character in Smallville, and he’s been in a slew of DC cartoons and video games as well. Intergang, an international gang of criminals, will also be featured in the film. Additionally, it has been rumoured that Bodhi Sabongui would be portraying an important character from the Black Adam comics, whose identity has yet to be revealed.
During what time period is Black Adam being shot?
In April 2021, Black Adam’s production began in Atlanta, Georgia. As a result of the coronavirus, the film’s production has been postponed until July 2020. On July 15, 2021, Johnson made the official announcement that he had finished filming his scenes and that production on the film had come to an end. For a few weeks following that, some of the movie’s production continued without Johnson, moving to Los Angeles. “We haven’t wrapped yet, so we still have a few more weeks,” executive producer Dany Garcia stated on July 25. That’s about it for [Dwayne], so it’s kind of over. Wrapped up in Black Adam. However, we’ve got a lot of great things happening right now that will carry on in LA.”
Black Adam’s Release Date?
In the near future, Black Adam is predicted to take place. Since it’s a sequel to Shazam!, it’s likely that this movie will take place after the events of the original film. In some portions of the film, Kahndaq’s heyday is likely to be depicted 5000 years in the past. Black Adam, on the other hand, will mostly be a contemporary interpretation of the character, excluding any possible flashbacks.
What’s the Backstory of Black Adam?
A despotic nation, Kahndaq enslaved its citizens with the power of magic and sorcery during Adam’s time. Adam, on the other hand, utilised his newfound authority to free his people and establish himself as the legitimate ruler of Kahndaq. Adam used to be a hero, but following the death of his family, he turned to evil and unwittingly unleashed the Seven Deadly Sins. A thousand years later, Black Adam will see him emerge from the depths of the Kahndaq jail where he’s been imprisoned for his misdeeds. The film’s connection to Shazam! is presently unknown. However, the death of the Wizard may be the key to Adam’s freedom. There has been no official word on the premise of the film, but we may expect to see Black Adam re-establish his reign. Adam may face a backlash from the JSA, which might lead to a conflict with the superheroes. The heroes will likely come together to save the world if this is how these stories generally end.
The Warner Bros. official summary reads:
“Dwayne Johnson appears in New Line Cinema’s action-adventure film “Black Adam.” Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise) directs the first-ever feature film to examine the DC Super Hero’s story. The ancient gods granted Black Adam (Johnson) great power and then imprisoned him for almost 5,000 years. Now, nearly 5,000 years later, he has awoken in his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his specific brand of justice on the modern world.”
Will There Be More Black Adam?
Although no sequels to Black Adam have been confirmed, the DC Extended Universe has great ambitions for the character. Shazam and Adam will square battle in a future film, according to Johnson 2017. Hence, we came up with the idea of a situation in which Black Adam and Captain Marvel, aka Shazam, each have their own standalone film “he stated. When we finish developing our environment, we’ll be able to meet again. Henry Cavill, who plays Superman, hinted at a possible future crossover between Black Adam and the Man of Steel during his interviews for the DC Extended Universe. According to his precise words, “There is absolutely some type of work toward it.”
It’s possible we won’t see Black Adam and Superman: Dawn of Capes after all. Regardless, the character will have a future in the DCEU, even if no formal announcement has been made. Even Justice League members can’t deny that Black Adam is making a comeback. As a result, it appears that DC intends for the character to play a significant role in the years to come. In the end, the success of Black Adam as a film will determine whether or not a sequel will be made.