Noah Centineo joins Dwayne Johnson in ‘Shazam!’ Spinoff ‘Black Adam’ (Exclusive)


While the details of the story are kept in the dark, Black adam focuses on the DC character who was originally created as the hero’s arch enemy now known as Shazam. However, in modern times, the character has become a more complex and conflictive antihero, becoming one of the most prominent characters in DC. Its origins are linked to ancient Egypt and its powers are supernatural in nature. Adam Sztykiel wrote the current script for what will be Johnson’s first superhero role.

Centineo will play Atom Smasher, a character who can control its molecular structure and can manipulate its size and strength. The character has appeared on screen before, in an episode of The CW’s The flash.

Scott Sheldon will supervise for FlynnPictureCo. and will also serve as an executive producer. FlynnPictureCo. also behind Jungle cruise, which Disney will launch on July 30, 2021.

Black adam is New Line-DC’s second collaboration after the critical and commercial success of 2019, Shazam! The project is also expected to be a centerpiece at the opening of DC FanDome, Warner Bros. ‘own Comic-Con-style experience that will celebrate everything to do with DC on the many panelized, behind-the-scenes platforms and of course. disclosures.

Centineo made hearts beat with To all the boys that I’ve loved before, A huge hit for Netflix that made him a major player on the social media stage and opened doors in Hollywood for the actor. Since then he has starred in a sequel, To all the boys: PS. I still love you, which debuted earlier this year, and has a third installment in the post.

The actor, who also starred Sierra Burgess is a loser and founder of Favored Nations, a non-profit social action organization, he is also leading the drama of World War II The newspaper, directed by Jackie Chan.

Centineo is represented by CAA, Definition Entertainment and Myman Greenspan.