Welcome to the DC Extended Universe, Mr. Bond. Yes, the ’90s James Bond, Pierce Brosnan, is joining the DC Extended Universe as the mystical hero Dr. Fate.
The character will appear as a key supporting member of the cast of Black Adam, the upcoming DC movie starring Dwayne Johnson.
Brosnan will play Kent Nelson, aka the good Dr. Fate, a son of an archeologist who was taught sorcery skills and given the magical Helmet of Fate.
The character, created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman, is one of DC’s oldest characters, having first appeared in 1940’s More Fun Comics #5.