James Bond, Thomas Crown, Remington Steele. Pierce Brosnan a joué passablement de héros « trop cool pour l’école » au cours de sa carrière. Mais avant Black Adam, qui prend l’affiche vendredi, l’Irlandais n’avait jamais incarné de superhéros. La Presse s’est entretenue avec celui qui porte le casque doré de Doctor Fate.
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Dans l’univers DC, Kent Nelson, alias Doctor Fate, est un puissant sorcier qui possède entre autres la capacité de voir l’avenir. Créé en 1940 par Gardner Fox et Howard Sherman, il fait partie de la Société de justice d’Amérique (JSA). Dans Black Adam, les autres membres sont Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell) et Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo). Ensemble, ils tentent de maîtriser Teth-Adam (Dwayne Johnson), qui a été libéré de sa tombe, à Kahndaq, après y avoir passé les 5000 dernières années.
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Pierce Brosnan et Dwayne Johnson dans Black Adam
« Je me suis souvent demandé qui je jouerais si je me faisais offrir ce genre de rôle, confie Pierce Brosnan à La Presse lors d’un entretien téléphonique. J’étais très heureux de découvrir que c’était Doctor Fate. […] He is DC’s most powerful wizard and one of its oldest characters. Its mythology appealed to me. And simply the joy of being immersed in that world on a daily basis while filming in Atlanta. Watching the film take shape and then wondering how it will end. »
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Director Jaume Collet-Serra and Pierce Brosnan
The actor emphasizes that a strong bond of friendship has been forged between his colleagues, particularly those of the JSA. “I could be their father, even their grandfather… There are many transitions in life and, as an actor, you make them all the time. But there are more meaningful moments that are visible and physically felt. As the dean of the group, I didn’t really need to play. I am the age that I am, underlines Mr. Brosnan with serenity. Their joy and enthusiasm did me a lot of good. I wish them every possible success. »
In the film, the friendship between Kent Nelson and Carter Hall, aka Hawkman, is also very strong. “For me, this is one of the most interesting aspects of the story,” says Brosnan. The relationship between these two men, who have known each other for ages, is powerful. It’s hard to talk about, because you shouldn’t reveal too much, but the fact that they know their destiny amplifies the love they have for each other. »
The heroes of black adam
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Character: Teth-Adam, aka Black Adam
Actor: Dwayne Johnson
Powers: Black Adam is one of the most powerful characters in the DC Cinematic Universe. Great protector of the city of Kahndaq, he can fly and throw lightning, in addition to possessing superhuman strength and being altogether invincible. -
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Character: Carter Hall, aka Hawkman
Actor: Aldis Hodge
Powers: A wealthy leader of the Justice Society of America, Hawkman flies with his metal wings. He is also extremely strong and tough. He also has a club that can change shape. -
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Character: Kent Nelson, aka Doctor Fate
Actor: Pierce Brosnan
Powers: Using his millennia-old alien golden helmet, the sorcerer Doctor Fate has access to a multitude of spells, including allowing him to see the future, fly, and instantly generate just about anything he wish. -
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Character: Cyclone, aka Maxine Hunkel Actress: Quintessa Swindell
Powers: Maxine is an exceptionally bright young woman who possesses great mastery of technology. As Cyclone, she can move by whirling at a very high speed. -
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Character: Atom Smasher, aka Albert Rothstein
Actor: Noah Centineo
Powers: Nephew of the original Atom Smasher, Al can change his molecular structure in order to transform into a giant. His superhero experience is limited, but his strength is undeniable.
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“I really enjoyed working with Aldis. He gave everything. He was just phenomenal,” adds the 69-year-old actor.
When asked if he hopes to continue acting in action films, Mr. Brosnan replies that he “just likes to work as an actor”. “I’ve done some big movies that have been seen by a lot of people and some that haven’t really been seen. But the joy of being an actor is enough for me. Action, comedy, drama… the important thing is to play as many different roles as possible”, he concludes wisely.
black adam hits theaters Friday, October 21.