Pierce Brosnan cast as Dr. Fate in Dwayne Johnson's 'Black Adam'

The former James Bond has been cast as Dr. Fate in DC and New Line's 'Black Adam' alongside Dwayne Johnson, who is playing the titular role. Photos: AFP (left) and DC Comics.

Pierce Brosnan is taking on his first role as a superhero. The actor has been cast as Dr. Fate in DC and New Line's Black Adam alongside Dwayne Johnson, who is playing the titular role.

Dr. Fate, also known as Kent Nelson, is a founding member of the Justice Society who gains superpowers through putting on the magical Helmet of Fate. The casting of Brosnan completes the lineup for the Justice Society of America, with Aldis Hodge playing Hawkman, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher and Quintessa Swindell taking on Cyclone.