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Zachary Levi has post a first face at hishero ’s costumeinShazam ! , and it seems to confirm Superman ’s influence on the hero . We already knew the wooing had seeable similarities toShazam ’s costume inJustice League War , with the shape and colour of the lightning bolt resembling the hero sandwich ’s more recent outfits . However , one connexion comes from a different character altogether .
Director David F. Sandberg has long stressed the influence ofJustice League Waron Shazam ’s figure , but had held back on specific . " Once pics have been released I can enjoin you more about where the inspirations camefrom , " he explained , " and why certain option were made . " Levi ’s situation on social medium clearly show him stand up in front of a promotional poster , so we can take on more official images are on the means , likely followed by Sandberg ’s in - depth explanation . One element does suffer out straight away , though , and it ’s a subtle detail that ties the narrative threads of the DCEU together . This costume is intelligibly evocative of Superman ’s .
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One factor does stand out direct aside , though , and it ’s a subtle detail that ties the narrative togs of the DCEU together . This costume is clear redolent of Superman ’s . When prepare picture leaked onlineshowing the Shazam costume , there was something of a backlash . Aesthetically , the costume seemed very different to the modernized takes seen inMan of SteelorBatman v back breaker : Dawn of Justice . It looked like a traditional spandex superhero costume , of the type seen inSuperman : The Movieor evenBatman ' 66 . While that ’s appropriate forShazam ! , which will take a more comedic approach to the superhero musical genre than we ’ve previously seen in the DCEU , some fans felt that it jarred with the existence as a whole .
This up - close look suggests there wo n’t be a problem , though . There is indeed an aesthetic link betweenShazam!and the rest of the DCEU , it ’s just a more subtle one - and it was never going to be uncover through leak rigid photos . search nearly at the costume , and you ’ll see a detailed embossing pattern , one that ’s clearly evocative of the Kryptonian script on Henry Cavill ’s costume inMan of Steel . It ’s a squeamish recall , suggest that Billy Batson ’s valor may actually beinspiredby Superman ’s .
Zack Snyder’sMan of SteelandBatman v Supermanpresented Superman in a conflicted ignitor , suggesting that the humans was divided over whether to love him or fear him . His sacrificial death apparently exit a deep belief on the world , asJustice Leaguepresented the Last Son as a ecumenical symbolization of hope , desperately missed by the entire world . It wouldShazam!is explore that mind , with the young Billy Batson apparently opt to be a hero because of Superman ’s example . That would neatly continue the plot thread established byJustice League .
There are actually some theories that Billy Batson has already made his DCEU entry ; that he wasthe child " interviewing " Superman inJustice League . Meanwhile , there are unattackable rumor thatHenry Cavill may actually cameo inShazam ! , perhaps showing how Superman result such an depression on Billy , or even giving the Man of Steel an chance to give the hero sandwich he ’s inspired a thumbs up . Whether Superman appears inShazam!or not , this up - close look at the costume does hint the shadow of the Man of Steel will loom big over Billy Batson ’s DCEU debut .
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