DC FanDome, DC’s virtual comic-con event, brought many exciting updates for upcoming DC films such as
The Flash
,
The Batman
, and the Dwayne Johnson-led
Black Adam
film.
During the
Black Adam
panel, Johnson revealed that
the Justice Society would be appearing in the film
, who will be attempting to battle against the ancient villain. One of the DC heroes confirmed to be in
Black Adam
’s Justice Society was Hawkman, and now, a new report has revealed the actor who may be bringing the character to life.
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According to a report from
The Hollywood Reporter
, actor Aldis Hodge, known for his roles in
City on the Hill
and
The Invisible Man
, is currently in final negotiations to appear as Hawkman in
Black Adam
.
A follow-up report
from
The Wrap
claims that
Black Adam
‘s version of Hawkman will be adapting Carter Hall, the archeologist who discovers he’s the reincarnation of an Egyptian prince, as opposed to the updated characterization of Katar Hol, the alien from Thanagar. More specifics on the character could not be revealed.
Update:
Hodge has taken to his Instagram to confirm his casting and share his thanks:
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So the cat’s out of the bag 😎. @therock, it’s going to be an honor to join you, @ncentineo and the #BlackAdam/#DCU family 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿.
Let’s goooooo!!!!
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So the cat’s out of the bag 😎. @therock, it’s going to be an honor to join you, @ncentineo and the #BlackAdam/#DCU family 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿. Let’s goooooo!!!! @thehollywood_reporter link is in the bio🔥
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Aldis Hodge
(@aldis_hodge) on
Sep 25, 2020 at 1:49pm PDT
WHAT THIS MEANS
Hawkman will finally be flying to the big-screen. The character first appeared in 1940, and throughout his long comic book history, Hawkman has also appeared in various animated films and live-action DC series. Fans of the superhero were excited to hear that Hawkwman would face off against Dwayne Johnson in
Black Adam
, and now that an actor is attached to the role, that dream is quickly becoming closer to reality.
It’s interesting to note that
Black Adam
will feature the Carter Hall version of the character. Carter Hall was the initial iteration of Hawkman, being a charter member of the Justice Society. It seems as if
Black Adam
will be going back to the Golden Age of comics with its slate of characters, and it will be exciting to see a film adaptation of the classic world of DC.
Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman will be joining
Noah Centineo’s Atom Smasher
, and all that’s left to be revealed is who will portray their allies, Cyclone and Doctor Fate. Though, with
Black Adam
set to begin filming in early 2021, more casting news should be on its way soon. Given that these characters will be going up against the extremely powerful super-villain Black Adam, DC will surely be bringing in actors that can pack a punch.
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Black Adam
is set to be released on December 22, 2021.
DC FanDome, DC’s virtual comic-con event, brought many exciting updates for upcoming DC films such as
The Flash
,
The Batman
, and the Dwayne Johnson-led
Black Adam
film.
During the
Black Adam
panel, Johnson revealed that
the Justice Society would be appearing in the film
, who will be attempting to battle against the ancient villain. One of the DC heroes confirmed to be in
Black Adam
’s Justice Society was Hawkman, and now, a new report has revealed the actor who may be bringing the character to life.
ADVERTISEMENT
REPORT
According to a report from
The Hollywood Reporter
, actor Aldis Hodge, known for his roles in
City on the Hill
and
The Invisible Man
, is currently in final negotiations to appear as Hawkman in
Black Adam
.
A follow-up report
from
The Wrap
claims that
Black Adam
‘s version of Hawkman will be adapting Carter Hall, the archeologist who discovers he’s the reincarnation of an Egyptian prince, as opposed to the updated characterization of Katar Hol, the alien from Thanagar. More specifics on the character could not be revealed.
Update:
Hodge has taken to his Instagram to confirm his casting and share his thanks:
View this post on Instagram
So the cat’s out of the bag 😎. @therock, it’s going to be an honor to join you, @ncentineo and the #BlackAdam/#DCU family 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿. Let’s goooooo!!!! @thehollywood_reporter link is in the bio🔥
A post shared by
Aldis Hodge
(@aldis_hodge) on
Sep 25, 2020 at 1:49pm PDT
WHAT THIS MEANS
Hawkman will finally be flying to the big-screen. The character first appeared in 1940, and throughout his long comic book history, Hawkman has also appeared in various animated films and live-action DC series. Fans of the superhero were excited to hear that Hawkwman would face off against Dwayne Johnson in
Black Adam
, and now that an actor is attached to the role, that dream is quickly becoming closer to reality.
So the cat’s out of the bag 😎. @therock, it’s going to be an honor to join you, @ncentineo and the #BlackAdam/#DCU family 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿.
Let’s goooooo!!!!
View this post on Instagram
So the cat’s out of the bag 😎. @therock, it’s going to be an honor to join you, @ncentineo and the #BlackAdam/#DCU family 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿. Let’s goooooo!!!! @thehollywood_reporter link is in the bio🔥
A post shared by
Aldis Hodge
(@aldis_hodge) on
Sep 25, 2020 at 1:49pm PDT
View this post on Instagram
So the cat’s out of the bag 😎. @therock, it’s going to be an honor to join you, @ncentineo and the #BlackAdam/#DCU family 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿. Let’s goooooo!!!! @thehollywood_reporter link is in the bio🔥
A post shared by
Aldis Hodge
(@aldis_hodge) on
Sep 25, 2020 at 1:49pm PDT
View this post on Instagram
So the cat’s out of the bag 😎. @therock, it’s going to be an honor to join you, @ncentineo and the #BlackAdam/#DCU family 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿. Let’s goooooo!!!! @thehollywood_reporter link is in the bio🔥
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by
Aldis Hodge
(@aldis_hodge) on
Sep 25, 2020 at 1:49pm PDT
It’s interesting to note that
Black Adam
will feature the Carter Hall version of the character. Carter Hall was the initial iteration of Hawkman, being a charter member of the Justice Society. It seems as if
Black Adam
will be going back to the Golden Age of comics with its slate of characters, and it will be exciting to see a film adaptation of the classic world of DC.
Aldis Hodge’s Hawkman will be joining
Noah Centineo’s Atom Smasher
, and all that’s left to be revealed is who will portray their allies, Cyclone and Doctor Fate. Though, with
Black Adam
set to begin filming in early 2021, more casting news should be on its way soon. Given that these characters will be going up against the extremely powerful super-villain Black Adam, DC will surely be bringing in actors that can pack a punch.
Black Adam
is set to be released on December 22, 2021.
