Fans waiting to seeDwayne Johnsonas superhero Black Adam on the big screen will have to wait another year.
On Sunday, the 48-year-old star revealed onInstagramthat his upcoming DC superhero filmBlack Adamwill be released on July 29, 2022.
Johnson announced the release date with an ominous video featuring a number of Times Square jumbo screens on New York City buildings flashing theBlack Adamvisual teaser.
“The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change,” Johnson’s voice echoed in the background of the short video featured ontheBlack AdamInstagram page.
“A disruptive and unstoppable global force of a message from the man in black himself ⬛️🌍⚡️,” the actor captioned the same clip on his own Instagram. “BLACK ADAM is coming July 29, 2022.”
Hours before revealing the news, Johnson teased the announcement with anInstagramvideo about Black Adam’s origin story.
“Five thousand years ago, Kahndaq was a melting pot of cultures, wealth, power and magic. Yet most of us had nothing, except for the chains around our necks,” Johnson’s voice boomed in the background of the clip.
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“Kahndaq needed a hero — instead they got me. I did what needed to be done and they imprisoned me for it,” he continued. “Now, five thousand years later, I’m free and I give you my word. No one will ever stop me again.”
“Word on the street is that Black Adam, himself is making an announcement today. Lets see what he has in store as the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change. Stay tuned,” the actor captioned the foreboding clip.
Black Adamis also a spinoff of 2019’sShazam!,which is gettinga sequel,Shazam! The Fury Of The Gods.
Production on the superhero film is scheduled to begin in April in Atlanta, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Last week, it was announced thatPierce Brosnanwill make hissuperhero debutas Dr. Fate in the Johnson-led film, PEOPLE confirmed.
Brosnan will play a different kind of hero as Kent Nelson, the original Dr. Fate, who becomes a being of great power when he wears the Helmet of Fate. Dr. Fate also becomes a founding member of the Justice Society of America.
The former James Bond actor is the final cast member to round out the Justice Society of America, joining Aldis Hodge as Hawkman,Noah Centineoas Atom Smasher and Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone.
source: people.com
