Looks like James Bond is about to trade the cufflinks for a snazzy cape. Former Bond actor and eternal Irish hunk Pierce Brosnan has just signed on to play the mystical superhero Doctor Fate in the upcoming Dwayne Johnson-led filmBlack Adam.
Brosnan is the latest and possibly last big casting announcement forBlack Adam, rounding out a solid list of characters from DC Comics' Justice Society of America. Others,including Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, had already perked up the ears of many fans curious about the movie. But with Brosnan, the film has now partnered with arguably its most high profile star aside from Johnson. Looks like the JSA’s big screen debut is going to feature some real hard hitters.
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While details about the movie’s plot are still under wraps, the increasingly impressive roster of heroes has apparently hit its apex with Brosnan’s Doctor Fate. In the comics, the hero’s abilities include various magical powers and even the capability to travel between alternate dimensions, making him a substantial member of the Society. While the presence of this particular character isn’t necessarily a surprise, given the recent announcements of other Justice Society of America heroes, the actual casting choice is very much an unexpected surprise for many who have been followingBlack Adamnews. After the only latest news about the film centered on apeek at the cover of theBlack Adamscript, this is probably a breath of fresh air.
Considering how DC seems to be reimagining many of its older characters lately, with projects likeShazam!and the CW’sStargirl, it makes sense that there would be a proper film surrounding the Justice Society of America. As a precursor to the Justice League, the legendary team featured many classic DC heroes, includingCyclone (who will be played inBlack Adamby Quintessa Swindell)as well as those already mentioned. Meanwhile, the character of Black Adam himself originated as a supervillain, but more recent depictions began refocusing him as an antihero, which appears to be the plan with the upcoming film.
While Brosnan certainly hasn’t slowed down as an actor in recent years, his presence in more high profile properties has been a bit more subdued as of late. As the “first” James Bond for legions of 90s kids, his casting announcement is sure to catch the attention of many who were already interested inBlack Adam. Meanwhile, maybe those who aren’tJames Bondfans but are more interested in his other roles likeMama Miamight just find something new.
Hopefully things go smoothly from here on out, seeing asBlack Adamcurrently has an unspecified release date due to pandemic-related delays. But hey, maybe it will give them more time toplan a crossover withShazam!
