Pierce Brosnan looks to have a gorgeous suit as Doctor Fate in the upcoming DCEU entry, Black Adam. Through several trailers, his character has a comically accurate costume, adding to the ever-growing hype that led to the film’s release. But of course, Doctor Fate’s suit is incredibly important, as it is the source of the character’s strength.
Brosnan was recently a guest on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, discuss his character and what it was like to wear his helmet. He also revealed his feelings around his mocap job, as much of the Doctor Fate costume is digital. “Everyone wants to know what it was like putting on the costume. ‘What was it like putting on the helmet?’ You know, you can’t see anything, it’s darkness,” Brosnan says. “There were two helmets. There was a beautiful, slim helmet that’s in the picture. Then there’s another one I could actually put on.” He continues, “But of course you’re standing there in a mocap suit… which is the most inelegant and, sort of, humorous thing to wear. Ping pong balls, gray tights, you know you gotta have a sense of humor.”
He mentions one time the director asked him to grab something with the helmet on, and Brosnan had no idea what he was doing. “I remember Jaume Collet-Serra, the director, he said – there was a moment when I had to find this crown… I stand there, I give it my best heroic acting, and he said, ‘Okay, put the helmet on on,” explains Brosnan. “I said, ‘Don’t worry, I can see’ [the crown], it’s there.’ I put it on. I couldn’t see anything, of course.”
Luckily there will be a huge amount of technical and VFX work going into it Black Adam, bringing the Doctor Fate character to the big screen in a believable way. However, the incredible suit had a very different look behind the scenes.
Black Adam Will introduce several new stars
Black Adam will be the first film in the DCEU to introduce the Justice Society of America, otherwise known as the JSA. Of course, there will be a few new characters in the group that fans are eagerly awaiting. Aldis Hodge will lead the team as Carter Hall/Hawkman. His character has been teased in a few trailers showing off his flying skills and combat skills.
In addition, Maxine Hunkel, also known as Cyclone, will join the squad, played by Quintessa Swindell. Noah Centineo completes the group alongside Brosnan as he will play either Albert “Al” Rothstein or Atom Smasher. Black Adam becomes the expansion of the DC universe, as Dwayne Johnson has repeatedly said.
The long wait for the upcoming movie is almost over. Black Adam arrives in theaters later this month and debuts on October 21.