New Line’sBlack Adammovie has found its Hawkman, asAldis Hodge(The Invisible Man) has been cast as the DC superhero alongsideDwayne Johnson.
Jaume Collet-Serra(Jungle Cruise) is directing the comic book movie, which will also feature young heartthrobNoah Centineoas Atom Smasher.Adam Sztykielhad a hand in the script, thoughRory HainesandSohrab Noshirvaniwrote the latest draft.
Beau Flynnis producing alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks partnersDany GarciaandHiram Garcia, whileScott Sheldonwill executive produce and oversee the project on behalf of FlynnPictureCo.
The Hollywood Reporterbroke the news of Hodge’s casting, reporting thatBlack Adamwill introduce the Justice Society of America, which is a multi-generational group of heroes that fought bad guys before the Justice League made it fashionable. The JSA also includes Doctor Fate and Cyclone, who have yet to be cast.
Hawkman is the alter ego of Carter Hall, an archaeologist-turned-adventurer who struggles with anger issues. He is an old soul, literally, in that he was one of two lovers from Ancient Egypt who was destined to be constantly reincarnated throughout time and space. Eventually, he is born again as a hawk-themed hero who can fly with the help of giant wings and= an alien element called “nth metal,” which negates gravity.
We here at Collider are big fans of this casting news, as Hodge is a rising star who was excellent in last year’s powerful indieClemency, as well as the recent box office hitThe Invisible Man. He also impressed me with his starring turn on Showtime’sCity on a Hill, which was renewed for a second season, though I’m unsure if it was filmed prior to the pandemic. Hodge also played one ofSamuel L. Jackson’s young nephews inDie Hard with a VengeanceandMC ReninStraight Outta Comptonbefore going on to star in the WGN seriesUnderground.
Black Adamis slated to hit theaters on Aug 15, 2025 – just five months after Johnson and Collet-Serra’s next filmJungle Cruise. To find out why Metallica agreed to work on the score for that Disney movie,click here.
