"Why Does Black Adam Look like Shazam?" Read 5 FAQs about the DC villain turned anti-hero

Ever since Dwayne Johnson unveiled first look of Black am from his highly anticipated DC Universe film, film has become a trending topic of discussion for numerous DC fans on social media. A lot of questions have also arisen regarding DC Comics' villain turned anti-hero. Thus, here's taking a look at some important aspects of Black am that you must kw if you're wondering what upcoming film has in store for you:

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1) Why does Black am look like Shazam?

After Shazam scatters his ashes in Kahndaq, Sons of am resurrect Black am from those ashes. rebel group's intention behind doing so is to free  country from oppression. However, after being resurrected, Black am becomes an Egyptian Shazam with strength of Amon,  stamina of Shu, wisdom of Zehuti, cour of Mehen, swiftness of Heru and power of Aton. Thus, that is how he becomes  protector of nation. 

2) Is Black am stronger than Shazam?

Just like Shazam, Black am also needs to gush 'Shazam' for channelling his superpowers. In his magically-empowered form, Black am becomes immune to and disease. He also possesses speed, stamina, strength and quick healing power which is quite similar to or DC Universe superheroes like Superman. In dition to that, he does t get affected by magical forces and earthly weaponry. If that is t astounding eugh, Black am also possesses extraordinary understanding in science, langus, mamatics and combat strategy. 

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3) Is Black am a villain or antihero?

In numerous origin stories of Black am, his motive is always suggested to have been about ericating injustice from society, by any means. Although am's sense of justice is effective, it is violent and strict. When he transitions into an anti-hero from a villain, Black am also joins forces with Justice Society of America. However, he ends up leaving it because of his varying understanding of justice from institution

4) Has Black am started filming?

Due to on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Black am saw a major delay in going on floors. However, DC Extended Universe film's shooting is said to begin in 2021. However, official anuncement about same has been me by makers of film, as of yet.

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5) Black am cast

In 2019, it was anunced that filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra will be directing Black am. Dwayne Johnson, aka Rock, will be playing titular role in film. ah Centi is also said to play a pivotal role in highly-anticipated DC film. film is slated to release on big screens in December 2021.

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