Recently Collider’s Adam Chitwood had a chance to speak with Black Adam producer, Hiram Garcia, about the upcoming film starring Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson as the titular anti-hero. DC’s Fandome event a couple weeks ago revealed some very interesting details about the upcoming film, and gave us more than a few glimpses at the supporting cast for the Khandaqian powerhouse.
“We’re thrilled with how the [DC FanDome] announcement went and the incredible fan reaction from it. Our director Jaume Collett-Serra has always had a great vision for what we all want to achieve and I think audiences are going to go crazy when they see the story and sequences we’ve been creating that showcase this world and more importantly what Black Adam is truly capable of. It’s fun to truly showcase all of his abilities and watch someone with this much power who, unlike other powerful DC characters, doesn’t believe in pulling their punches. Then on top of that you add in the complexity of his character and the things he’s carrying with him, what he’s been through, what he’s come from and where he’s going to go.. and it makes for a for a very unique and intense cinematic ride.”
During the announcement fans learned that we would see several members of the Justice Society alongside Khandaq’s champion. For anyone not familiar with the JSA, before there was a Justice League we had the Justice Society. It was the first major team-up of its kind, and was populated predominantly by the Golden Age versions of DC’s heroes. Eventually the group was added to the vast DC Multiverse on what is currently known as “Earth 2” while the Justice League handled the affairs of “Earth 1.” In regards to Black Adam, we’ll be seeing: the savage Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Cyclone, and Atom Smasher (played by Noah Centineo).
“We are so excited to introduce the Justice Society, especially Hawkman who’s such a beloved character and one of those heroes who’s always meant so much to the DC universe. Having them play in the same sandbox as Black Adam is going to be fantastic, and for the already established fans of these characters I think they are going to be really excited to see what elements from classic story lines we take inspiration from as we bring these characters together. When you take a powerhouse like Black Adam and inject him into this DC cinematic universe you want to make sure you are putting characters around him that can really up the stakes. As DJ likes to say the hierarchy of power in the DC universe really is going to change so Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone will have their hands full no matter how we choose to have them interact with Black Adam.”
I, for one, can hardly wait to see Adam, Hawkman and the rest of the JSA on the big screen. Originally the team had hoped to start filming this summer after Johnson finished up the Netflix movie Red Notice, but…
“COVID threw a curveball in a big way and readjusted everyone’s schedule, but I think the easiest way to look at it is it simply pushed the entire industry’s schedule a few months… We’re planning to pick back up with Black Adam some time first quarter next year and hoping to lock that all down soon.”
Fingers are crossed. Breath is bated. Hopes are high. If all goes according to plan we should be seeing Black Adam in theaters in 2022, and you know I’m gonna be there.
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I’ve worked my whole life to become a comic book illustrator, writer, and stand-up comedian. Batman and Captain Benjamin Sisko helped put a good head on my shoulders. I spent most of my childhood saving Hyrule and the Mushroom Kingdom and seeing the Justice League save all of creation time and time again. I live in Johnson City, TN with my wife Kary and daughter Laila enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery and occasional show. Three puppies round out the family and take up the rest of the time that isn’t spent debating which Wes Anderson or Studio Ghibli movie to watch. I spend an inordinate amount of time binge watching SVU, Futurama, and Letterkenny, and when I’m not watching I’m listening to “My Brother, My Brother, and Me” or playing the occasional game of D&D. If there’s a nerdy endeavor out there, I’ve probably at least tried it.
