The 2019 Shazam! The movie is finally getting its long-due sequel release. The movie is set to hit the theatres on 21st October 2022 in the USA. Black Adam is based on the superhero of the same name and follows the superhero’s journey. 2019 shazam! The movie was originally supposed to introduce the audience to the character of Black Adam, but that never happened. The character is finally getting its own movie, and the viewers will very soon be able to see their beloved anti-hero on screen. And now fans are excited to know more about Black Adam filming locations.
The Black Adam is based on DC comics and is part of the Shazam! Universe. The movie’s prequel follows a 14-year-old teen Billy who suddenly gains a superpower one day. Billy gets transformed into an adult with superpowers after shouting Shazam! After introducing this hero, the movie is set to introduce the anti-hero now. The audience will be able to meet Black Adam in theatres soon. Read on to know more information about the movie.
What Is The Plot of Black Adam?
The movie is based on the anti-hero Black Adam, imprisoned in his Tomb for 500 years. It is expected that the movie will establish the character of Black Adam and his backstory to eventually prepare for the showdown expected in the next sequel Shazam- Fury of the Gods, which will also release in 2022.
Black Adam is blessed with the powers of his mighty Egyptian Gods. After being imprisoned for 5000 years, the anti-hero will return to the modern world to impart his newfound concept of Justice. It will be interesting to see how well the character reacts to his freedom after being captured for so long.
The Cast Of Black Adam
The movie began its casting very early on, with the casting of Shazam! itself. It was then only decided that Dwayne Johnson would play the titular character of Black Adam. The complete list of the cast is as follows:
- Dwayne Johnson as Teth-Adam / Black Adam
- Aldis Hodge as Carter Hall / Hawkman
- Noah Centineo as Albert “Al” Rothstein / Atom Smasher
- Sarah Shahi as Adrianna Tomaz
- Quintessa Swindell as Maxine Hunkel / Cyclone
- Pierce Brosnan as Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate
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Filming Locations- Black Adam
The movie was supposed to start the shoot in April 2020, but with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it got delayed. The shooting of the movie thus began in the July of 2021. The primary sequences of the movie are shot in Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. It seems like Atlanta is a favorite choice among both Marvel and DC creators. Very famous movies like Spiderman: No way home, Captain America, and Black Panther is shot in the city. The very famous series Vampire Diaries is also shot in Atlanta, Georgia.
Another confirmed location for the movie is Fayetteville, Georgia, USA. As confirmed by many sources, Dwayne Johnson was seen on the location many times. The actor’s car was also spotted in and about the location. The actor recently gifted fans with a sneak peek of the movie’s opening scene. And the fans cannot wait for the movie to release in the theatres. A minor sequence is also shot in Los Angeles for the movie.
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