Shazam!
Shazam!has cast relative neophyte Asher Angel in the role of Billy Batson . After years of quiet when it make out toShazam ! , the preceding few month have take in a stir of announcement regarding the DC Comics adjustment . Earlier this summer , David F. Sandberg ( Annabelle : introduction ) get alongside as the flick ’s theatre director , with the intent that cinematography would start in February 2018 . From there , the director ’s frequentcinematographer and production designer joinedShazam ! , while Sandberg himself has continue to beleaguer fans with tidbits about the film ’s story .
Less than two weeks ago , Shazam!finally down a star in Zachary Levi , surprising many fans but testify to be a fairly popular molding choice overall . Last week , Levi was fall in by more mould members , withAnnabelle : Creationstar Grace Fulton boardingShazam!as a friend to the young Billy Batson . give the dual nature of Billy and Shazam , with the child transforming into a superhero who still move like a ten twelvemonth older , Shazam!will have a delicate reconciliation human activity when it comes to character development . Now , we know who will be bringing the primary character to sprightliness alongside Levi .
Varietyis report that Angel has been cast inShazam!as Billy Batson . Though he has a few little television set show roles under his belt , Angel is best known for play Jonah Beck on Disney Channel’sAndi Mack . afterward this twelvemonth , he ’ll star in the indie dramaOn Pointe , his first movie role . That film should thus offer a better approximation of what to expect from the young actor , when he tackle a gravid function like Billy Batson .
It ’s hard to judge the casting of Angel base on the few roles he ’s had , but it ’s safe to assume carry the altruistic and idealistic Batson wo n’t be much of a challenge . What may prove wily is tackling the more street - smart version of Batson that ’s been part of his New 52 characterization . At this stage , however , it ’s not light what take on Batson will appear in the film .
With the two leads of theShazam!locked in , the next bountiful casting annunciation will be the motion-picture show ’s baddie . Last week , we learnedMark Strong is in talks to represent Doctor Sivana , one of Shazam ’s main rogues in the comic strip . Strong already has a family relationship with DC thanks to playing Sinestro inGreen Lantern , and he certainly looks the part of the newer iteration of Sivana from recent yr .
Shazam!is define to part shooting too soon next class , mean the balance of the core and fend for cast will be announced in the coming calendar week . We ’ve heardrumors of the Marvel Family appearingin the DC film , so a number of other prominent roles are still usable . Stay tuned for more news regardingShazam!as it get in .
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