Discover super funny and interesting behind-the-scenes stories about The Rock of the action blockbuster Black Adam that is taking cinemas worldwide by storm.
In the movie Black Adam , Dwayne Johnson (nicknamed The Rock) caused a stir on the screen when playing the anti-hero Black Adam.
Having taken on roles in all different genres of cinema, for Johnson, who also serves as the film’s producer through the company Seven Bucks, donning a superhero shirt is a treat. which he always considered.
During the production chair of DC’s super blockbuster with a heavy investment of nearly 200 million dollars, Dwayne Johnson and his team made extremely careful preparations for the work. Many interesting stories behind the camera reveal the enthusiasm that “The Rock” and the creators have for this title.
The Rock has been associated with the character Black Adam for more than a decade
In Black Adam, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson incarnates the superhero villain beloved by DC fans, bringing this character’s emotional story to the screen for the first time. The Rock has participated in many cinematic works in all different genres, and wearing a superhero suit is still something he always cherishes.
The Rock shares:
“Black Adam made a huge impression on me from when I was very young. I love comics and am fascinated by the DC Universe. I like Black Adam because he’s one of the few superheroes, antiheroes, or supervillains – it depends on the person – that has brown skin and looks a lot like me. More than that, Black Adam has always been a rebel.”
Eight years ago, Dwayne Johnson proudly shared his official incarnation of the character Black Adam. And although the actual time it took for the character to reach the big screen was very long – more than 10 years, in reality, Johnson’s excitement for Black Adam and the story of this hero’s life is always present in the story. your mind. “Black Adam has truly become a part of my DNA and my soul over the years.”
Not only the main character, the actor – along with his Seven Bucks collaborators – also sits in the producer’s chair of the film. When asked what was the most important thing during the development of Black Adam, The Rock shared:
“If you really listen to your fans, they will tell you how you should develop the story, what the next steps are, whether they are micro or even small steps. even macro.”
The Rock builds the never-before-seen world of Black Adam
Although Black Adam officially started filming in early 2021, pre-production preparations have been underway since early 2019. Visual effects supervisor Bill Westenhofer and Production Designer Tom Meyer have researched very carefully. examined every aspect of the story and its characters to determine the most effective way to bring DC’s infamous anti-hero to the big screen.
After a series of studies, Meyer designed a 3D model that simulates ancient and modern Kahndaq. It was paramount for Collet-Sera and his team of filmmakers to recreate the glorious and tragic history of the Kingdom of Kahndaq in a way that was both realistic and interesting to highlight the story of its origins. Black Adam’s origin. Eternium, a precious mineral source, is both what created Kahndaq’s prosperity but also what caused its downfall, the brutal destruction of the natural landscape as well as civilians to gain power. Take this valuable material. The film’s director shared:
“As an empire that appeared 5,000 years ago, the contemporary Kahndaq kingdom still retains ancient evidence that reminds us of its heroic past. Kahndaq has been invaded again and again over the centuries by those searching for the rare source of Eternium. We want to build a space according to our own ideas, inspired by many different lands around the world, not just the Middle East.”
Production stretched from spring into summer and scenes were staged at multiple sets at Trilith Studios south of Atlanta, Georgia. The crew and cast traveled to Middle Georgia and spent a week there filming at a rock and gravel quarry. July’s record high temperatures also contributed to the realism of scenes recreating ancient Kahndaq landscapes and also modern-day scenes where Adrianna, Ishmael and Karim first encounter Black Adam at the moment of being revived.
Many large scenes of the bustling city of Shiruta were set up by the design team in the backyard area of the film set. The streets are filled with shops, restaurants, buildings, cars rushing by at high speed, mixed with ruins of the past. Some of the scenes that have been staged on film sets include the central market, Adrianna’s apartment building, Rock of Eternity, Hawkman’s high-tech cruiser, underwater prison, ancient Royal Palace…
The task of designing costumes is fraught with difficulties
The first and most important task for the film’s costume team was to design Black Adam’s armor.
Just like other Super Hero armors, molded padding layers will be placed inside to highlight the actor’s physique as well as create a truly impressive superhero image. However, that is clearly not necessary for Dwayne Johnson.
The actor is inherently muscular. He even embarked on a serious preparation process for his role within a year before the movie was filmed to ensure his body met the requirements set for the character Black Adam. On social networks, the actor posted his training plan and nutrition regimen to improve his muscles and physical condition. Millions and millions of followers on his social networking sites are increasingly anxiously waiting for the final results.
Designer Kurt said:
“The biggest challenge during our work was to take into account Dwayne’s body. We’re getting the body of a real superhero, and that’s a first. No one can possess such a body. No one has the appearance of a superhero except Dwayne Johnson.”
The design team’s efforts paid off when Johnson first appeared in the completed armor and stood in front of director Collet-Serra along with cameraman Sher. The lighting of the camera along with the melodies that played at that time made Johnson’s appearance in the image of Black Adam an unforgettable experience for anyone present on the set. at that time.
With 007 actor Pierce Brosnan playing the character Dr. Fate, wearing a superhero suit at the age of 68 is a very special experience. On screen, he is flashy with elaborate costumes and a striking yellow hat. But “inner” Brosnan almost couldn’t feel that glamour, because… he was wearing a tight suit and couldn’t see anything outside.
The actor shared: “You stand there, in a tight suit used for mocap technology, which is quite impolite… and humorous.” However, Brosnan’s elegant James Bond style still received a lot of love from the audience – both men and women – when appearing in the movie.
