A superhero like no other!
Created in 1945 by Otto Binder and CC Beck for DC Comics as an evil version of Shazam, the human Teth-Adam is endowed with the same powers as the latter. When he shouts the incantation “Shazam!”, he is offered the power of the six Egyptian gods: Shu, Heru, Amon, Zehut, Aten, and Mehen.
Played for the first time on film by Dwayne Johnson, the former slave turned legendary hero comes back to life more than four millennia after his death to once again defend his country against a tyrant who exploits its resources. While Black Adam is seen as a hero by the oppressed, his methods are frowned upon by the Justice Society, who send in a shock team to try to control him.
Fierce and powerful, Black Adam stands out in the superhero landscape with his unconventional methods and unique aesthetic: a former slave dressed in all black, a mountain of muscle that embodies the cult. Dwayne JohnsonYou should not be left motionless!
Black Adam will be available on CANAL+ and myCANAL this month.
Behind this impressive superhero film lie some well-kept secrets, from its sometimes tempestuous production to potential sequels. We take stock!
Dwayne Johnson was more involved than ever
A former wrestling star turned action movie star, Dwayne Johnson He is used to being personally involved in the projects in which he participates. Of course, black adam There is no exception to the rule!
Indeed, the actor would agree to film under certain conditions: “There were many important things for me. First, I wanted to satisfy fans of action, comics and superheroes. Diversity was also important. Our actors had to reflect the world.“
In addition to this personal investment, Dwayne Johnson would also refuse to have another superhero appear in his film, fearing that he would steal the show. And we are not talking about someone, but about Shazam (Zachary Levi) himself!
According to The Wrap, the actor was desperate for the shoot black adam A “solo” movie, not just a universe spin-off Shazam. His request that his nemesis not appear in the film was met by the studios, who slightly changed the script accordingly.
The post-credits scene could have been much different
Changes requested by Dwayne Johnson Included especially in the post-credits scene, a key moment in superhero movies where crucial information about future films is often revealed.
Originally, Zachary Levi was supposed to appear in the post-credits scene of Black Adam to join the Justice Society, which consisted of Hawkman (Eldis Hodge), Dr. Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell).
But he did not see it according to Johnson’s wish Shazam will appear in the film, the screenwriters have changed… to the greatest delight of fans! Indeed, in the end, another famous superhero appeared in his place Shazamoriginally predicted.
Is it a super sequel?
After a change of direction at DC and the arrival of James Gunn and Peter Safran at the head of the studios, the originally announced projects were turned upside down. While the arrival of new heroes like Blue Beetle is official, nothing is certain on the Black Adam side.
Despite this, Dwayne Johnson He was very optimistic about this topic: “I spoke with James Gunn and Black Adam will not be in the first chapter of the new DC story. However, DC and Seven Bucks have agreed to continue exploring the best ways to use Black Adam in future chapters of the DC Multiverse.“- he explained. The return of this new hero, according to his translator, is therefore not completely compromised!
Black Adam can be found on CANAL+ this month.
Source: Allocine
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