‘Black Adam’: Pierce Brosnan to Play DC Hero Dr. Fate Opposite Dwayne Johnson (Exclusive)
Pierce Brosnan has nabbed the plum role of classic DC superhero Dr. Fate opposite Dwayne Johnson in 'Black Adam.'
Brosnan will play Kent Nelson, aka the good Dr. Fate, a son of an archeologist who was taught sorcery skills and given the magical Helmet of Fate. The character, created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman, is one of DC’s oldest characters, having first appeared in 1940’s More Fun Comics #5.
Plot details are being kept shrouded behind a veil of secrecy as are character details for Marwan Kenzari, the Aladdin and The Old Guard actor who is also in the cast.