Tony-nominated actor James Cusati-Moyerhas been cast in DCEU’sBlack Adam. The Dwayne Johnson-led blockbuster will begin filming later this month and premieres in theatres next summer.
Last year, Cusati-Moyer received a Tony nomination for his role as Dustin in Jeremy O. Harris’Slave Play.The acclaimed play shut down last spring due to the pandemic.Black Adamis scheduled to begin productionnext week and it will be the 31-year-old actor’s biggest project to date. Cusati-Moyer previously appeared inBlue Bloods,The Path, andProdigal Son.He also recently wrapped filming the Shonda Rhimes Netflix mini-seriesInventing Anna.
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While Deadline reports that Cusati-Moyer’sBlack Adamrole has been kept under wraps, the Broadway star took to Instagram to confirm the casting news. He stated that he is “thrilled” to join the all-star cast and be a part ofthe DC Extended Universe. The highly anticipated film is being directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (Orphan,Unknown) and stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the title role, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, and Quintessa Swindell, as Cyclone. Last month, former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan signed on to play iconic DC hero Dr. Fate/Kent Nelson.
Black Adam was createdby Otto Binder and C.C. Beck and first appeared in 1945’sThe Marvel Family#1. The ancient Egyptian anti-hero was one of the main archenemies of Captain Marvel and Shazam. In the comics, Black Adam has superhuman strength as well as the ability to control and emit magical lightning and thunder. Meanwhile,Doctor Fate is a powerful sorcererwho can heal, fly, teleport, and cast spells. He first appeared in 1940’sMore Fun Comics#55 and is regarded as one of the most powerful DC characters.
The Rock signed on to play the anti-hero almost a decade ago. The character was originally slated to be featured in 2019’sShazam!,but DC Films decided to give Black Adam his own franchise. While details on the film have yet to be released,The Rock gave DC fans a sneak peekat the script on social media.
DC has several films and HBO Max shows in the works. This summer,James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadwill be available on the streaming platform and in theatres. Further down the line,The Batman,The Flash,Aquaman 2, andThe Suicide Squadspin-off seriesPeacemakerwill also premiere. Meanwhile,Shazam! Fury of Godswill reportedly start filming this May and will drop in 2023.
Black Adamis scheduled to be released in theatres on May 16, 2025.
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