DC's Black Adam movie is further taking shape with news that The Invisible Man's Aldis Hodge has landed a key role. Hodge will be appearing opposite Dwayne Johnson, who plays the titular Black Adam, as Hawkman, confirmed via Johnson's Instagram page.
Hodge's casting confirms the movie's line-up of DC icons, also comprising Noah Centineo's Atom Smasher, Doctor Fate and Cyclone (both of whose actors are currently unknown). Together, they form the Justice Society of America, essentially a precursor to the Justice League, and the first superhero ensemble to appear in comic book form.
Hawkman has been through various character iterations since his debut in 1940. Created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville, he first appeared as archaeologist Carter Hall, who was the reincarnation of Egyptian prince Khufu. Later on, Hall was rebooted by Fox and Joe Kubert as Katar Hol, an alien policeman from the planet Thanagar.
That is, however, just a sampling of Hawkman's complex comic book history. There's a lot to cherrypick from as far as the filmmakers are concerned – the film is directed by Non-Stop helmer Jaume Collet-Serra, who has another Johnson movie waiting in the wings, Jungle Cruise. (Delayed from 2020, that will now arrive in summer 2021.)
Speculation is raging as to how Black Adam will tie into the world of DC hit Shazam!, starring Zachary Levi. The characters were mortal enemies in the original comics and Johnson was set to make a cameo in the first Shazam! film. Although that didn't come to pass, it's expected that Johnson and Levi will clash in either the Black Adam movie or the Shazam! sequel, due out in 2022.
Hodge, for his part, has emerged as a dynamic and versatile actor off the back of appearances in Straight Outta Compton, Hidden Figures, Black Mirror and Underground. Then, of course, there was his sympathetic performance in this year's sleeper horror hit The Invisible Man.
Instagram user @ultraraw26 has imagined what Hodge might look like in the Hawkman costume. Check out the results.
Black Adam is scheduled for release in December 2021, so let us know @Cineworld if you think Aldis Hodge is a good choice for the role of Hawkman.
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