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Everyone’s excited for the arrival of Black Adam, where fans will finally see Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as a true-blue superhero. The movie is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, who previously worked on blockbusters such as House of Wax, Orphan, and The Shallows. The plot of the movie is described by Rotten Tomatoes as follows: “Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods — and imprisoned just as quickly — Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.”
Fans have long petitioned for Johnson to appear on the big screen as a superhero, and their wish is finally granted. But it’s not just the former wrestler who has everyone excited. The movie will also be jam-packed with A-listers, many of whom have performed in blockbuster hits in the past. Who are the actors appearing in this upcoming superhero movie? If you want to learn more about the cast members of the DC Comics superhero movie Black Adam, read ahead.
Dwayne Johnson
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Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson will be starring in Black Adam as its titular character. According to an interview Johnson did with Men’s Health, the physical toll of training for the film impacted him: “The training we did for this movie was the most arduous I’ve ever done in my life.” For those unfamiliar with Johnson’s work, the actor started as a wrestler for WWE. His transition to acting began with roles in The Mummy Returns, The Scorpion King, The Rundown, and Walking Tall. Over the years, Johnson has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors. His recent credits include blockbusters such as Jungle Cruise, Red Notice, Hobbs & Shaw, and Jumanji: The Next Level.
Aldis Hodge
Aldis Hodge will be portraying Carter Hall, an archeologist and the leader of the Justice Society of America. Hodge is an actor who is best known for his work on the television series Leverage and Straight Outta Compton. Born in North Carolina, Hodge began his career in commercials and music videos before making his television debut in the early 2000s. He has since appeared in several films and television shows, including Friday Night Lights and Leverage. Hodge stars in City on a Hill, appearing alongside Kevin Bacon as Decourcy Ward.
Noah Centineo
Noah Centineo will be playing Albert Rothstein in Black Adam. Centineo is best known for portraying Jesus Adam Foster in the TV series The Fosters. He also appeared in How to Build a Better Boy, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Charlie’s Angels. On TV, aside from The Fosters, Centineo had a recurring role in the AwesomenessTV series Tagged.
Sarah Shahi
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Sarah Shahi will play the role of Adriann Tomaz, a university professor, in Black Adam. Shahi is most notable for her roles in projects like The L Word, Fairly Legal, and Person of Interest. Her movie credits include Hangman, Bad Therapy, and American 11, which premiered in 2020.
Marwan Kenzari
Marwan Kenzari plays the role of Ishmael Gregor in the movie Black Adam. The Dutch actor is best known for his role in 2013’s Wolf, earning a Golden Calf award for Best Actor. He also appeared in Aladdin and The Old Guard.
Quintessa Swindell
Quintessa Swindell will be portraying Maxine Hunkel in Black Adam. Younger fans would recognize her for her role as Tabitha Foster in Trinkets and Anna in HBO’s Euphoria. Aside from Black Adam, Swindell is expected to appear in the upcoming film Master Gardener.
Pierce Brosnan
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Veteran actor Pierce Brosnan has been tapped to portray Kent Nelson in Black Adam. Brosnan is best known for his role as James Bond in the film franchise of the same name, having been the last to take on the role before Daniel Craig. He has also starred in several other films, such as Mrs. Doubtfire, The Thomas Crown Affair, and The Matador. In addition to his work in film, Brosnan has also appeared on television, most notably in the series Remington Steele. Outside of his acting career, Brosnan is a dedicated philanthropist, working with various charities to promote causes such as cancer research and environmental protection. His most recent on-screen credits include The King’s Daughter, Cinderella, False Positive, The Out-Laws, and the upcoming Fast Charlie, where he portrays the titular character.
Other cast members
Other actors expected to appear in this movie include Bodhi Sabongui as Amon, Mohammed Amer as Karim, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller. While their roles haven’t been disclosed, actors James Cusati-Moyer and Uli Latukefu will also join the cast.
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