BLACK ADAM Finally Casts Cyclone As Non-Binary TRINKETS Star Quintessa Swindell Joins The Justice Society

BLACK ADAM Finally Casts Cyclone As Non-Binary TRINKETS Star Quintessa Swindell Joins The Justice Society

Black Adam just added another member to the DC Extended Universe's take on the Justice Society, as Quintessa Swindell has joined the movie as Cyclone. Find more details on this casting after the jump...

By JoshWilding - Dec 14, 2020 12:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Black Adam
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Quintessa Swindell (Netflix's Trinkets) has joined the cast of Black Adam as DC Comics superhero Cyclone. The hunt for an actor to play the character has been ongoing for some time now, and while some big names were thrown around, this is an exciting choice.

Swindell is non-binary and uses the them/they pronouns. They're currently in the midst of shooting In Treatment for HBO, and are considered the breakout star in the aforementioned Netflix series. Other credits include HBO's Euphoria and the upcoming Neil Burger sci-fi movie, Voyagers

In the comics, Cyclone is also known as Maxine Hunkell, the granddaughter of the original Red Tornado.

Introduced in 1940, the character is one with a lot of history, and it will be interesting to see how's she's reinvented for Black Adam. The actor joins a cast which includes Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Black Adam, Noah Centineo as Atom Smasher, Alis Hodge as Hawkman, and Sarah Shahi in an undisclosed supporting role.

Plot details for Black Adam are being kept under wraps, though the trade mentions that Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani wrote the latest draft (with Adam Sztykiel having penned the one before it). Jungle Cruise helmer Jaume Collet-Serra will be in the director's chair for the DC Comics movie.
 


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8. Suicide Squad

Suicide-Squad

Score: 26%

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Critics Consensus: Suicide Squad boasts a talented cast and a little more humor than previous DCEU efforts, but they aren't enough to save the disappointing end result from a muddled plot, thinly written characters, and choppy directing.

Task Force X's debut was a box office hit, but issues behind the scenes meant that the finished product was something of a mess. There was a lot here that worked, and it's a shame critics mostly focused on what didn't, especially as the dynamic between these villains was a blast to follow. Ultimately, it was Harley Quinn and Deadshot who stole the show thanks to Margot Robbie and Will Smith.
 

7. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

BvS

Score: 28%

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Critics Consensus: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice smothers a potentially powerful story -- and some of America's most iconic superheroes -- in a grim whirlwind of effects-driven action.

It may have been vastly different from what Marvel Studios delivered in terms of tone, but Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice didn't deserve the negative reviews it received, even if there were some questionable creative decisions (Batman should never kill). Seeing the Man of Steel go to war with the Dark Knight was a blast, and from a visual standpoint, Zack Snyder delivered a stunning, must-see epic movie. 
 

6. Justice League

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Score: 40%

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Critics Consensus: Justice League leaps over a number of DC movies, but its single bound isn't enough to shed the murky aesthetic, thin characters, and chaotic action that continue to dog the franchise.

Justice League was a mixture of two competing visions (Zack Snyder's original movie and Joss Whedon's extensive reshoots), but it certainly wasn't the worst superhero movie ever released! Whedon's hopeful take on Superman was welcomed, but the cheesy humour was not, and Steppenwolf proved to be a major disappointment. It will be interesting seeing how "The Snyder Cut" fares when it hits HBO Max next year.
 

5. Man of Steel

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Score: 56%

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Critics Consensus: Man of Steel's exhilarating action and spectacle can't fully overcome its detours into generic blockbuster territory.

Considered the best big screen take on Superman by many fans, critics weren't quite what to make of a darker take on this character in Man of Steel (General Zod's death remains a huge talking point even seven years later). There were a tonne of iconic moments, though, including Superman taking flight for the first time and that memorable final reveal that he'd donned a pair of glasses to work at The Daily Planet.
 

4. Aquaman

Aquaman

Score: 65%

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Critics Consensus: Aquaman swims with its entertainingly ludicrous tide, offering up CGI superhero spectacle that delivers energetic action with an emphasis on good old-fashioned fun.

Aquaman was definitely a step in the right direction for the DC Extended Universe, but not even that made many critics happy! There were heaps of incredible visuals, lots of groundbreaking technology, and some legitimately funny jokes, and the action was definitely strong. It sometimes tried a little too hard to be a Marvel movie, though, so that could explain why it wasn't ultimately "Certified Fresh."
 

3. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

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Score: 78%

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Critics Consensus: With a fresh perspective, some new friends, and loads of fast-paced action, Birds of Prey captures the colorfully anarchic spirit of Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn.

Birds of Prey flopped at the box office, but was exactly the movie critics were looking for...well, mostly! While not quite a critical darling, Cathy Yan's unique take on the vibrant world of Harley Quinn was positively received, even if comic book fans were disappointed. After all, the Birds of Prey were an afterthought, and it's clear reshoots made some big changes to the tone of this adventure and how the story played out.
 

2. Shazam!

Shazam

Score: 90%

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Critics Consensus: An effortlessly entertaining blend of humor and heart, Shazam! is a superhero movie that never forgets the genre's real power: joyous wish fulfillment.

The most Marvel-style DCEU movie to date, Shazam! was a legitimately very funny origin story for this character, but also one that featured a lot of heart. Given how weak the Seven Deadly Sins were as villains - and how rushed the introduction of the Shazam Family was - this score seems a little too high, but there's no getting around the fact that David F. Sandberg delivered an awesome take on this fan-favourite superhero.
 

1. Wonder Woman

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Score: 93%

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Critics Consensus: Thrilling, earnest, and buoyed by Gal Gadot's charismatic performance, Wonder Woman succeeds in spectacular fashion.

Still considered the best DCEU movie by many, Patty Jenkins definitely exceeded expectations with Wonder Woman and will hopefully do the same again with Wonder Woman 1984. Making it clear that female-led superhero blockbusters can work, the 2017 release was a lot of fun, features a great cast, and an unforgettable - and now iconic scene courtesy of that "No Man's Land" sequence set during WWI. 
 

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Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 12/14/2020, 12:57 PM
dracula
dracula - 12/14/2020, 1:03 PM
@Reeds2Much - doubt there is going to be much, character is barely known and they havent said they are changing the character's orientation
globaltravels
globaltravels - 12/14/2020, 8:28 PM
@Reeds2Much -
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/14/2020, 12:57 PM
Kumkani
Kumkani - 12/14/2020, 12:59 PM
BigMikeReviews
BigMikeReviews - 12/14/2020, 12:59 PM
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 12/14/2020, 1:00 PM
I watched trinkets first season, couldn’t get through the second, but she was pretty decent in it. Not to mention she is fine as hell. After a year of duds and inactivity comic book based stories still going strong
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 12/14/2020, 1:03 PM
I mean they are fine. Everything is different nowadays
Hawkguy
Hawkguy - 12/14/2020, 1:17 PM
@MyCoolYoung - I really liked the first season of Trinkets, but I haven't watched the second yet. I think Swindell's performance was the least consistent of the three leads, but they're definitely not bad, either. Moe stole the show for me.
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 12/14/2020, 1:20 PM
@Hawkguy - moe definitely did steal the shoe. Swindell was always pretty subdued in her acting.

I'm not sure season 2 was bad I just think I wasn't in my right mindset to watch it early in the year
Hawkguy
Hawkguy - 12/14/2020, 1:28 PM
@MyCoolYoung - I'll still check it out sometime soon. The show just kind of dropped off my radar for a while.
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