Black Adamis the newest DC superhero film that is a spin-off ofShazam!The film is the 11th in the DC Extended Universe, focusing on the titular character and DC villain.
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Black Adam is now free after being imprisoned for 5,000 years for using godly powers for the wrong reasons and is challenged by agroup of modern-day heroes known as the Justice Society(including the likes of Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher, and Cyclone). This cast is absolutely stacked with stars, andBlack Adamseems to become a DC Extended Universe staple.
Dwayne Johnson
Do you smell what the rock is cooking?Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson(who portrays the titular character inBlack Adam) is one of the iconic figures in American culture. Starting out as a WWE professional wrestler and football player to becoming a businessman, producer, and actor over his lifetime, he has done quite a bit of work in numerous realms.
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Lately, that realm has been film/television work. His most well-known film and television credits include Maui inMoana, Bravestone in the newJumanjiseries, and roles in films likeJungle CruiseandFree Guy. Black Adam is Johnson’s newest big-time role.
Aldis Hodge
Aldis Hodgeis an American actor who is most well-known for his roles in the TNT seriesLeverage, in which he portrayed Alec Hardison. Hodge has also been seen in the hit filmStraight Outta Comptonas MC Ren as well asHidden Figuresas Levi Jackson.
On television, he has been seen in shows likeTurn: Washington’s Spies,City on a Hill, andThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. InBlack Adam(and now the DC Extended Universe), Hodge plays Carter Hall/Hawkman, a member of the Justice Society.
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan, easily one of the most famous actors involved in the film, is known best as the fifth actor to play the legendaryJames Bondin theBondfranchise. He has also been seen inMamma Mia!as Sam Carmichael,Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thiefas Chiron, and most recentlyThe King’s Daughteras King Louis XIV.
InBlack Adam, Brosnan plays Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate, a member of the Justice Society.
Noah Centineo
Noah Centineois a young Hollywood star most well known for his role in the widely popularTo All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforefranchise. Before his role in the Netflix movie series, Centineo was seen inThe Fostersas Jesus Adams Foster. Additionally, he acted in the Disney Channel Original FilmHow to Build a Better Boy.
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Currently, Centineo is finishing production onThe Recruit, a spy-adventure series for Netflix. InBlack Adam,Centineo plays Albert Rothstein/Atom Smasher, a member of the Justice Society.
Sara Shahi
Sara Shahiis an actor most known for playing Carmen onThe L Word. In addition to the Showtime television drama, Shahi also played Kate Reed inFairly Legal, Sameen Shaw inPerson of Interest, and played the lead role inLifeon NBC.
She is currently starring inSex/Lifeas Billy Connelly. InBlack Adam, Shahi plays Adrianna Tomaz, a superhero and Egyptian goddess who was introduced into the DC Universe as a counterpart to Black Adam.
Quintessa Swindell
Quintessa Swindellis a fairly new actor in the industry and has been getting their foot in the door in some huge productions. They are best known for the role of Tabitha Foster inTrinketsand had a brief stint as Anna on the acclaimed HBO seriesEuphoria.
Swindell had a main role in the new television seriesIn Treatment, in which they play a character named Laila. InBlack Adam, they play Maxine Hunkel/Cyclone, a superhero who is a part of the Justice Society.
Marwan Kenzari
Marwan Kenzariis a Dutch actor known for the 2013 filmWolf. He was also seen inMurder on the Orient Expressas Pierre Michel and starred in the live-action remake ofAladdinas the scheming Jafar.
He is a part of two upcoming films,The Old Guard 2andAny Other Night, both of which have unknown release dates. InBlack Adam, Kenzari plays Ishmael Gregor/Sabbac, a demon-like supervillain.
Bodhi Sabongui
Bodhi Sabonguiis a younger, fresh actor who is breaking into the industry full force. Sabongui has been seen in the TV seriesA Million Little Thingsas Elliot from 2018-2020 and played Trevor Sandbourne in Netflix’sThe Baby-Sitters Clubseries.
InBlack Adam, he plays a character named Amon Tomaz (Osiris in his hero form), the brother to Adrianna Tomaz and a member of the Black Marvel Family.
