The upcoming film Shazam! Fury of the Gods is directed by David F. Sandberg and is a sequel to the Shazam! film. The movie stars Zachary Levi as the titular character, and many original cast members, such as Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Djimon Hounsou, will reprise their roles. The cast roster is quite impressive and has a good mix of veterans and young actors. Warner Bros. Pictures recently released a trailer for the upcoming movie Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The recent trailer gave viewers a sneak peek of the film, showcasing returning cast members as well as new additions like Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu.
Director David Sandberg shared his excitement about working with these talented actresses in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. He mentioned that they had high expectations for the casting and were thrilled with the outcome, praising them for their kickass performances. Sandberg also shared a humorous anecdote about Helen Mirren's arrival on set.
"It was a dream to work with them. We aimed high when we cast the movie, and we got exactly what we wanted," Sandberg told the magazine. "They're both so kickass. You kind of have an expectation, like, 'Oh, it's Dame Helen entering the set!' But the first day she came on, she's like, 'Yeah! We need more p---y power on set! We're here now!' and I was like, 'Oh, okay!'"
The future of the Shazam franchise was uncertain due to the Black Adam debacle, which cast doubt over several future DC projects. Dwayne Johnson's previous declaration that the Shazam and Black Adam franchises would cross over added to the uncertainty. The direction of the Shazam franchise is yet to be clarified by James Gunn, and fans have been waiting for more information on the crossover plans. However, with a talented director, cast, and experienced producers, Shazam! Fury of the Gods is shaping up to be a worthy successor to the original film. Fans can expect an epic battle between Shazam and his new enemies as he faces off against the gods of ancient mythology.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Introducing a New Trio of Villains
The sequel to the hit film Shazam! is set to bring a new level of excitement to fans of the franchise with the introduction of three never-before-seen villains. These characters, played by Helen Mirren, Rachel Zegler, and Lucy Liu, will debut in the Shazam storyline and have not been featured in the comics. The director of the film, David F. Sandberg, has shared that the decision to introduce new antagonists was made to bring a fresh perspective to the story and offer audiences something new to anticipate. This move also has a significant impact on the DC Universe and superhero movies as a whole, as it provides more creative freedom and the opportunity to expand the world of the characters and explore new storylines.
Including new characters also introduces new plot points, themes, and challenges for the heroes, making the film more engaging and dynamic. This is particularly evident in the upcoming movie, as the new villains are the daughters of Atlas, one of the beings whose power flows in Billy Batson's magical superhero body. This adds a personal and meaningful aspect to the story, making the conflict all the more intriguing.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods will be released in theaters on Mar. 17.