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  • Dwayne Johnson Recounts Being Told Off by Aldis Hodge Over 'Black Adam' Casting News

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    The ‘City on a Hill’ star has been tapped to star opposite the ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ actor in the DC Comics movie as archaeologist Carter Hall and his superhero alter ego Hawkman.
    Sep 28, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actor Aldis Hodge demanded Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson “stop playing” when the superstar personally called to break the news of his casting as Hawkman in his upcoming “Black Adam” blockbuster.
    “The Invisible Man” star has been tapped to play archaeologist Carter Hall and his superhero alter ego in the DC Comics movie, but Hodge refused to believe Johnson, who will take on the titular anti-hero, was really on the line when he first picked up the phone.
    The former wrestler recalled the funny conversation in an Instagram post on Friday, September 25 as he confirmed Hodge’s involvement in the project, and revealed that after introducing himself, he was greeted with the words: “Whoever this is stop playing on my phone.”
    After insisting it really was Johnson, Hodge again said, “This s**t ain’t funny, I said stop playing on my f**king phone (sic).”
    “Aldis, this is DJ,” he replied. “I just called to say thank you so much for sending in your audition – it was great and I really appreciate the efforts you made. Just wanted to say thanks and best of luck in all you do. And one more thing – welcome to ‘Black Adam’.”

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    Describing the long pause on the other end of the line, he remembers hearing “inaudible yells” as Hodge returned to the phone and exclaimed, “DJAYYYY OHHHHH S**T (sic)!!!!!!”.
    “Im (sic) laughing my a** off by now,” Johnson shared, adding, “We went on to have an awesome conversation full of gratitude, love and motivation. Can’t wait to work with this very talented brother. The perfect HAWKMAN. Let’s get to work.”

    Jaume Collet-Serra, who recently worked with Johnson on Disney’s forthcoming “Jungle Cruise”, will direct the film, which is pegged to begin production in 2021.
    Noah Centineo will also star as Atom Smasher.
    The news of Hodge’s casting emerges weeks after Johnson claimed Ryan Reynolds would be donning the mechanical wings of Hawkman for his long-awaited movie – even though the “Deadpool” star denied any involvement in the project.

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  • 'Black Adam' FanDome Teaser Shows Birth of Dwayne Johnson's Anti-Hero Character

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    Besides sharing the concept art of his upcoming movie, the wrestler-turned-actor confirms that the Justice Society of America characters Hawkman, Dr. Fate and Cyclone will be appearing in the film along with Atom Smasher.
    Aug 24, 2020
    AceShowbiz – This weekend’s DC FanDome also gave comic book fans a tease of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s upcoming movie “Black Adam”. A teaser of the movie features animated concept drawings that explain the birth of the titular anti-hero.
    “5,000 years ago, Kahndaq was a melting pot of magic and powers,” Johnson narrates the video that shows the fictional nation of Kahndaq. “Most of us had nothing except the chains around our necks. Kahndaq needed a hero; instead they got me. I did what needed to be done…and they imprisoned me for it.”
    The teaser shows Black Adam breaking free and also unveils his costume. “Now, 5000 years later, I’m free. And I give you my word…no one will ever stop me again,” Johnson continues in voiceover as the concept art features his character sitting on a throne.
    During the virtual event, Johnson also confirmed that Justice Society of America characters Hawkman, Dr. Fate and Cyclone will be appearing in the film along with Atom Smasher, who will be portrayed by Noah Centineo. Concept art of each character has also been shared online.
    “Before the Justice League was formed – the original ‘golden’ superhero team of DC Comics was JSA – Justice Society of America,” the “Rampage” star wrote along with the concept art posted on his Instagram page. “It’s our privilege to build out our universe and bring these golden superheroes to life in BLACK ADAM. This’ll be a fun movie to make!”
    He went on hyping up the team’s appearance in the film, “As righteous, respected and as powerful as they are – they will all still come to understand, there’s only one code of justice the man in black lives by. His own. Truth, Justice and the Black Adam way.”

    Answering a fan question, Johnson said that he’d like to see Black Adam teaming up with Wonder Woman or Superman. “It might be cool to hang out with Superman,” he coyly said without confirming if those characters will be featured in the film. “Because of our strengths and speed; Black Adam and Superman could become friends..or they won’t.”
    Centineo joined Johnson in the video, explaining the background of his character Atom Smasher, “His grandfather was a villain, he’s got quite a spirit. He goes through this transformation in the film; he’s not expecting the world of a superhero.”
    “Black Adam” has Jaume Collet-Serra on board as director. The film is slated to arrive December 2021.

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  • Noah Centineo Lands Superhero Role in Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam'

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    The ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ star will bring Albert Rothstein and his superhero alter ego, Atom Smasher, to life in the film project directed by ‘Jungle Cruise’ helmer Juame Collet-Serra.
    Jul 17, 2020
    AceShowbiz – Actor Noah Centineo is bringing DC Comics character Atom Smasher to life on the big screen in Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s forthcoming “Black Adam” blockbuster.
    The “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” star has been added to the cast of the highly-anticipated movie, in which he will portray Albert Rothstein and his superhero alter ego, who is known for his power of growth and super strength, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
    Johnson will take on the role of the titular anti-hero, with the project directed by his “Jungle Cruise” filmmaker, Juame Collet-Serra.
    It’s not yet known when “Black Adam” will move into production due to the coronavirus crisis, but Johnson has been developing the movie for years, and previously announced it would hit theaters in December, 2021.

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