Supervillain Black Adam has a lot riding on him. Here is a villain who can hold a storyline and a movie on his shoulders. He can be an opponent to Captain Marvel with both looks and strength from ancient Greek gods. Besides having a body ideal for a supervillain, Black Adam also has the brains to challenge the superheroes of the universe.
Dwayne Johnson’s reprisal of the role of the villain in Black Adam has been disappointing for fans. Unfortunately, Johnson’s persona and image preceded the character he played, such that it looked like Dwayne Johnson was dressed in a Black Adam costume on screen.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson may not feature in the Black Adam sequels. This brings movie-viewers to an interesting contemplation about who can reprise this role successfully and better than Dwayne.
Johnson worked very hard to fulfill a long-held dream of his by playing Black Adam, but the results of his perseverance were disappointing. James Gunn was compelled to withdraw when the picture received harsh criticism. If he plans to recast other actors for the role, fans have come up with some suggestions listed below.
1) Dave Bautista
Bautista playing Drax in Guardians of the Galaxy (Image via Marvel Studios)
The American actor, a former WWE wrestler, might be a suitable candidate for the position. Dave Bautista has the ideal physique to convey the character’s strength and endurance.
The performer can also convey the ideal balance of fanatical good and devoted evil. His ability as an action hero has already been demonstrated by his portrayal as Drax. Additionally, he performed well in the parts of Mr. Hinx in Spectre, Brass Body in The Man with the Iron Fists, and Tong Po in Kickboxer.
#2 Vin Diesel
Although it was just a joke, many fans had the illusion of Diesel instead of Dwayne. Johnson and Diesel had some misunderstanding during the final Fast and the Furious sequel and they haven’t seen each other since. Diesel’s take on Johnson’s Black Adam will lead to some side laughs. However, Vin Diesel has a build made for greater power and can act as a threat when needed. Given his moody looks, he could make a great choice to portray this mysterious negative character.
#3 Jason Momoa
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Playing Aquaman with confidence, Jason Momoa might not take the risk to play Black Adam, but if you think about it, he’d be a great fit for the role. With a tall muscular body plus great fighting ability, Jason can easily replace Dwayne. While he will portray the character’s gray shades well, fans are happy to see him as Aquaman.
4) Gerard Butler
Gerard made King Leonidas a hero (Image via IMDb)
Known for romantic movies, thrillers and royal roles, Gerard Butler has a particular kind of fans. His action role as King Leonidas in 300 was jaw-droppingly good while his acting in London Has Fallen and Angel Has Fallen was much appreciated.
His versatility in representing various characters makes him a contender for the role of Black Adam. Building a body to suit the supervillain is easy for a talented and committed actor like Gerard.
#5 Idris Elba
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A brilliant actor who can make Black Adam extremely convincing, Idris Elba should be one of the contenders for the role. Although he doesn’t have a huge physique, he trains to have a great body and can cover up all his flaws with his expressions and acting. Having played many villains as well as heroes, Idris Elba will bring realism to the supervillain. There’s no denying that with his dark and menacing expression, Idris will bring intensity to the presentation.
#6 Will Smith
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This is a versatile actor with huge potential. Since his failure with the Academy Awards organizers, his career has taken a slight hit. However, since Will Smith can handle challenges, playing the role of Black Adam will be a challenge for him and he will likely do well in that role. He’s been in many movies in various roles but has never been a supervillain of any kind. Also, Smith will have to get to know the character well and start thinking like him, but knowing Smith and his dedication, he can surpass all expectations.
#7 Terry Crews
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Originally an NFL player and later a popular host, Terry Crews has been into acting quite recently. He is better known for his comedic roles in comedies, but he plays many different types of characters. As a sportsman, he has a muscular build that makes him an interesting choice for Black Adam. He will be a newer face in DC’s script and won’t have any stars hung.
#8 Arnold Vosloo
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Arnold Vosloo is the dynamic actor in the famous The Mummy. No one can play such a terrifying, dangerous but emotionally tortured villain as he is. As Black Adam is not only a muscular figure doing a lot of action but also a complex character, Vosloo seems like a great bet here.While the film has been scrapped for a sequel, at least for now, interested fans can watch the film on Amazon Prime Video and AppleTV.
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