DCEU: Every Actor & Character Confirmed for Black Adam
After years of development, Dwayne Johnson is finally set to make his debut as Black Adam in the DCEU film Black Adam next summer. After the character was set up in 2019's Shazam, DC gave fans their best look yet at Black Adam with concept art and a sizzle reel presentation at DC Fandome last year.
For his first solo outing, Black Adam will be joined by the Justice Society of America, a precursor to the Justice League that first appeared in the comics in 1940. With Dwayne Johnson as the lead, the film has been steadily filling out the rest of the cast with members of the Justice Society of America and other actors in roles that have yet to be revealed.
11 Uli Latukefu
Uli Latukefu is the latest actor to join the cast of Black Adam in an unknown role. He is the actor that Dwayne Johnson personally selected to portray a younger version of himself in Young Rock. Uli Latukefu bears a striking resemblance to Dwayne Johnson and now has experience capturing his mannerisms as well.
Because of this, it is very possible that Uli Latukefu will be playing a younger version of Black Adam, perhaps appearing in a flashback or in the scenes in ancient Kahndaq.
10 Mo Amer
It was recently confirmed that Mo Amer would be joining the cast of Black Adam. Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American comedian best known for his work on the Emmy-winning Hulu show Ramy. It has not yet been announced who he will be playing in Black Adam.
It remains unclear if he will be playing a character from the comics or an original character created for the film. Either way, he will likely be used to bring an element of comedic relief based on his previous work.
9 Bodhi Sabongui
Bodhi Sabongui was recently cast in a secret but "key" role in Black Adam. While it is unknown who Bodhi Sabongui will be playing, it's very possible that he will be portraying Aman, Black Adam's nephew who plays a tragic and crucial role in Black Adam's origin story. It remains to be seen how faithfully Black Adam will adapt his origin and whether or not Aman will even appear in the movie.
Bodhi Sabongui has appeared in shows such as DC's Legends of Tomorrow, The Baby-Sitters Clubs, and A Million Little Things as well as the WWE movie Main Event.
8 James Cusati-Moyer
Broadway star James Cusati-Moyer has joined the cast of Black Adam in a role that has yet to be revealed. James Cusati-Moyer has proven himself to be a powerful dramatic actor and is currently nominated for a Tony Award for his performance in Slave Play.
Given Black Adam's origin, which is rooted in his time as a slave, someone with James Cusati-Moyer's talent and experience is a great addition to the cast and could potentially have an important role in the film.
7 Marwan Kenzari
Yet another intriguing actor who has been cast in an unknown role in Black Adam is Marwan Kenzari. Marwan Kenzari is an actor on the rise, having recently starred in the Netflix comic book adaption of The Old Guard last year. Additionally, he played the villainous sorcerer Jafar in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin in 2019.
Because of his range, it is difficult to predict what type of role he is going to have in the film, but with talent and experience in comic book movies and blockbusters, Marwan Kenzari is a natural fit for Black Adam.
6 Quintessa Swindell As Cyclone
At the end of last year, it was announced that Quintessa Swindell, one of the stars of the Netflix show Trinkets, was cast as Cyclone in Black Adam. Cyclone will be a new member of the Justice Society, recruited by Doctor Fate and Hawkman.
In the comics, Maxine Hunkel, who is also known as Cyclone, is the granddaughter of Red Tornado, an honorary member of the Justice Society. Cyclone has the ability to manipulate the wind, capable of summoning whirlwinds and projecting wind blasts.
5 Aldis Hodge As Hawkman
It was announced that Aldis Hodge would be playing Hawkman last year. Aldis Hodge had quite a career year in 2020 as he starred in both the Invisible Man and One Night in Miami. As an acclaimed dramatic actor with a notable physique, Aldis Hodge is an obvious choice to play a superhero such as Hawkman.
Hawkman has a confusing and inconsistent background, but he is typically depicted as a character that has reincarnated throughout history, often originating in ancient Egypt. He has large wings that allow him to fly and typically carries a mace as a weapon.
4 Sarah Shahi As Adrianna Tomaz
Sarah Shahi, who has appeared in numerous television series, will be playing the character of Adrianna Tomaz, who is also known as Isis. First appearing in the 52 story arc, Adrianna Tomaz is an activist who convinces Black Adam that she could help him change their country for the better. She receives a magical amulet and becomes the goddess Isis.
She then marries Black Adam and tones down his more violent ways, helping him become a force for good in the world. This is a crucial role that could have a huge impact on Black Adam's character arc.
3 Noah Centineo As Atom Smasher
To All the Boys I've Loved Before star Noah Centineo has been confirmed to be playing Atom Smasher in Black Adam. Al Rothstein, the Atom Smasher, is the grandson of Atom, one of the founding members of the Justice Society of America. Atom Smasher is able to control his molecular structure and manipulate his size and strength.
Like Cyclone, Atom Smasher is the grandchild of a Justice Society member who will be recruited by Hawkman and Doctor Fate to form the new Justice Society.
2 Pierce Brosnan As Doctor Fate
Pierce Brosnan is a beloved actor best known for his time as James Bond. He is no stranger to the world of blockbuster action movies. Black Adam will become another notable entry in the actor's filmography as he was confirmed to be playing Doctor Fate.
Kent Nelson, the original Doctor Fate, is an archeologist who opened the tomb of Nabu the wise, awakening him. Nabu then trains Kent Nelson to become a powerful sorcerer and gives him a magical helmet, amulet, and cloak. Doctor Fate is a founding member of the Justice Society and it appears that he will play an instrumental role in assembling the new Justice Society in Black Adam.
1 Dwayne Johnson As Black Adam
Dwayne Johnson has become an incredibly influential actor who has anchored many blockbuster films, proving he can carry franchises such as The Fast and the Furious and Jumanji. He has been attached to play Black Adam since 2014. Dwayne Johnson's connection and passion for the character have helped keep the project afloat throughout the years.
Black Adam is a complicated anti-hero who receives the same power as Shazam but uses it in a more violent and vengeful way. This is clearly a character that Dwayne Johnson is determined to play and fans can look forward to finally seeing his version of Black Adam on the big screen next year.