Shazam! star Zachary Levi has shared his ideas on James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios hiring.
Zachary Levi made his debut because the grownup, superpowered model of Asher Angel’s Billy Batson in 2019’s Shazam! earlier than reprising the function for its sequel Fury of the Gods, which is presently slated to hit theaters in 2023. Which Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Universe now within the arms of James Gunn and Peter Safran, Levi’s future as Shazam is presently unsure.
During a recent appearance at Comic-Con Portugal, Zachary Levi praised the brand new DC Universe regime and shared that he hopes to proceed enjoying Shazam. “I’m sure most of you know who James Gunn is, because he’s made all kinds of incredible movies and television shows, like Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad and stuff,” Levi informed followers in attedance. “He’s one of my bosses now, which is dope. Also, he’s a friend of mine, so that makes him even cooler.”
“And then, Peter Safran, who is his partner, is my producer — he produces the movie Shazam,” Levi continued. “So your question is, ‘If those are my two bosses, is there a plan and a future for Shazam?’ I would say ‘Yeah, I would hope so. I would hope so.’ Because those are my friends, and if they don’t have a plan, then they are not my friends anymore. No, sir.”
Back in 2019, Zachary Levi revealed that James Gunn was the one who urged him for the function of Shazam to Peter Safran. Levi had a historical past with Gunn as he auditioned for Star-Lord within the first Guardians of the Galaxy film, dropping the function to Chris Pratt.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods director David F. Sandberg not too long ago introduced that the film has already been accomplished forward of its launch in 2023. The first official trailer for the sequel made its debut throughout this yr’s San Diego Comic-Con, with a brand new sneak peek anticipated to reach within the coming weeks.
In addition to Shazam! Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom are additionally presently in numerous levels of post-production at Warner Bros. Discovery, with all 4 DC Universe films set to hit theaters subsequent yr. Will the characters from these films make appearances within the new DCU? Only Gunn and Safran know.
David F. Sandberg directed Shazam! Fury of the Gods from a script written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan, Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The movie stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, D.J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, Faithe Herman, Ian Chen, Jovan Armand, Marta Millans, Cooper Andrews, Djimon Hounsou, Rachel Zegler, Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods opens on March 17, 2023. Stay tuned for all the most recent information relating to the way forward for the DC Universe and you’ll want to subscribe to our YouTube channel for extra content material!
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