‘Black Adam’ Red Carpet Premiere: The Best Looks
DC’s Black Adam was unveiled in a New York premiere at AMC Empire 25 in Manhattan on Wednesday (October 12) night. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson led the arrivals at the…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson attends DC’s “Black Adam” New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesDC’s Black Adam was unveiled in a New York premiere at AMC Empire 25 in Manhattan on Wednesday (October 12) night. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson led the arrivals at the premiere of the superhero flick 15 years in the making, wearing a bright red double-breasted jacket and matching trousers that showed off his buff physique. The 50-year-old actor was joined by co-stars Sarah Shahi (Isis) and Quintessa Swindell (Cyclone), who hit the red carpet in floor-length gowns. The film also stars Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Marwan Kenzari as Sabbac and Pierce Brosnan as Doctor Fate.
The film stars Dwayne Johnson as the titular DC antihero Black Adam, who has been imprisoned for 5,000 years before being freed into modern times. The synopsis reads: "In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed the almighty powers of the gods. After using these powers for vengeance, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years have passed, and Black Adam has gone from man to myth to legend. Now free, his unique form of justice, born out of rage, is challenged by modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone." Directed by Spanish director Jaume Collet-Serra (Jungle Cruise, Orphan), Black Adam is the 11th film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).
Talking to The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet, Johnson said of putting his anti-hero suit for the first time, “I just took a look in the mirror — it was a very humbling moment because I fought so hard for this movie to get this movie made, and keep it on track. Fifteen long years, and here we are. Before I walked out of my trailer on day one, I was grateful: Thank you, God; thank you, universe; let’s go to work. I go on set, I go to meet our director, Jaume Collet-Serra, I start talking to him about the scene, and then I look up. When I look up about 20 feet away, all the JSA [Justice Society of America], all the actors are in their costumes, all standing there, walking towards me and Jaume. I was blown away. I will never forget that moment, because in that moment everything crystalized.”
“This is why, if you believe in something you’re so passionate about, stay on course,” Johnson continued of his commitment to the project. “People are going to try to deviate you from it — stay on course, stay on course, stay on course, and keep fighting for something if you believe in it. I fought and then all of a sudden I see the JSA. That’s the reason why. I’m lucky to have them, I’m very lucky to have those actors.”
Black Adam opens in theaters on Friday, October 21. See photos from the stars at the red carpet premiere below:
Alexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAlexa Bliss and Ryan Cabrera attend DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Uli Latukefu
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesUli Latukefu attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Emma Ishta
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesEmma Ishta attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Aldis Hodge
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAldis Hodge attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Sam Carrell
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesSam Carrell attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Ben McKenzie
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBen McKenzie attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Adam Sztykiel
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAdam Sztykiel attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Jim Lee
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesComic-book artist, writer, editor, and publisher Jim Lee attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Odelya Halevi
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesOdelya Halevi attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Ashleigh Murray
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesAshleigh Murray attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Marwan Kenzari and Nora Ponse
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMarwan Kenzari and Nora Ponse attend DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Dany Garcia
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesEx-wife and manager Dany Garcia attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Hiram Garcia
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesHiram Garcia attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Mohammed Amer and Noah Centineo
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMohammed Amer and Noah Centineo attend DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Jalon Christian
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesJalon Christian attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Keegan-Michael Key and Elisa Pugliese
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesKeegan-Michael Key and Elisa Pugliese attend DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesPierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith attend DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Brec Bassinger
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesBrec Bassinger attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Sarah Shahi
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesSarah Shahi, who plays a resistance fighter called Adrianna Tomaz, attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Quintessa Swindell
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesQuintessa Swindell, who plays Cyclone, attends DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Dwayne Johnson and Arielle Kebbel
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesDwayne Johnson and "Ballers" co-star Arielle Kebbel attend DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
Dwayne Johnson, and Tracy Morgan
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesDwayne Johnson, and Tracy Morgan attend DC's "Black Adam" New York Premiere at AMC Empire 25 on October 12, 2022 in New York City.
