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DC's 'Shazam!' to Star Zachary Levi (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter
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Wow.. ok I think Zachary Levi is alright, so hopefully he does well in bringing another DC character to life. I think it would be awesome to see Henry Cavill's Superman get an appearance in this too.
Anyway I believe I was first introduced to him via his voice work in Tangled, and I liked that.. so can only look forward to seeing what he does here with more of a headlining live action role.
Anyway I believe I was first introduced to him via his voice work in Tangled, and I liked that.. so can only look forward to seeing what he does here with more of a headlining live action role.
April 5, 2019
so about 7-8 months to pack on the pounds and muscle. before shooting. He wasn't my first choice, and DC doesn't give me faith, but at least we are getting a Shazam film. Hopefully this means an ongoing shazam book
so about 7-8 months to pack on the pounds and muscle. before shooting. He wasn't my first choice, and DC doesn't give me faith, but at least we are getting a Shazam film. Hopefully this means an ongoing shazam book
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It's going to be funny to see when he is bulked up in DC casting tradition. He definitely has that boyish charm going for him.
As this is going to be Geoff's run on the story of Billy Batson I do really hope they bring in the Twenty dollar scene for helping out a lady from being assaulted as a reward and showing that gigantic grin as a result. It would be amazing,
As this is going to be Geoff's run on the story of Billy Batson I do really hope they bring in the Twenty dollar scene for helping out a lady from being assaulted as a reward and showing that gigantic grin as a result. It would be amazing,
I see much eating of cod in his future.
(if you weren't aware, Dwayne Johnson's diet includes massive amounts of cod for the lean protein)
(if you weren't aware, Dwayne Johnson's diet includes massive amounts of cod for the lean protein)
I feel like two particular points might have affected things:
1) Shazam (or Captain Marvel when plans for a film stated ages ago) is admittedly one of the weirder properties of DC. Not just in terms of general concept - boy becomes a man, literally, as his superpower - but in terms of execution and tone - it's intended to be lightheard, adventurous fun, but is also very easy to play up as dark and kinda messed up. Given the internal back and forth at DC over how to depict the character and his franchise, this may have stifled efforts in bringing the character to the screen because they weren't sure exactly how they wanted to do so. Like, if they want this to become the 'iconic' version of the character, is that in line with what they're actually trying to sell on store shelves?
2) Once plans for a DCEU became active, having Shazam come out too soon might have been... awkward. Sure, getting the Rock signed on was one thing, that can be done well in advance, particularly as he's become popular. But actually having a Shazam movie potentially hit before Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, or even Aquaman get to appear alongside Cavill's Superman? It'd be ballsy but make little sense, so they put it on the backburner.
It might be noted that while Cena has shown some comedy range, the production staff may have wanted an actor with a bit more. Levi has shown he can put off the broad comedy, it's just a matter of him being able to sell the physique and the character itself.
...Okay yeah that's selling me on this even more. You can definitely seeing him pull off the 'Wait, what's going on exactly?' look
Have they cast Billy yet?
The casting of Billy is more crucial to the film imho.
I loved Finn Wolfhard in Stranger things and even more in It. A good shout?
The casting of Billy is more crucial to the film imho.
I loved Finn Wolfhard in Stranger things and even more in It. A good shout?