New Line’s upcoming DC superhero movie “Shazam” has added “It” star Jack Dylan Grazer, an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap. Grazer will play Freddy, Billy Batson’s best friend. Batson is the teenager who transforms into the adult Shazam played by Zach Levi. Disney star Asher Angel has been cast as Batson. Freddy is Batson’s only friend is aware of his secret identity. Shazam debuted in 1939 with the original name of Captain Marvel. Created by C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character was first published by Fawcett Comics. He is the alter ego of teenager Billy Batson who.
- 12/7/2017
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Disney star Asher Angel has been cast as Billy Batson opposite Zach Levi in New Line’s “Shazam,” an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap. Best known as the star of Disney channel’s “Andi Mack,” Angel will play the teenager who can transform in the adult Shazam played by Levi. Shazam debuted in 1939 with the original name of Captain Marvel. Created by C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character was first published by Fawcett Comics. He is the alter-ego of teenager Billy Batson who can transform into a full-grown adult superhero with the power of six gods after.
- 11/6/2017
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The upcoming comic book movie "Shazam!", starring actor Zachary Levi ("Chuck") as 'Billy Batson', is currently in pre-production for director David F. Sandberg, aiming for a February 2018 start:
"I’m taking it all in", said Sandberg about the comic book history behind "Shazam!"
"Some of those really old ones are quite fun. He's been around since the 40's for, like, as long as 'Superman'.
"So there’s a lot to read and that's also interesting because he sort of has a couple of different origin stories or a couple of different takes on it.
"There’ve been variations of the script, like before I came along. But now, this is about Shazam..."
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included "Captain America" co-creator Jack Kirby.
"Captain Marvel"-themed comic books eventually...
"I’m taking it all in", said Sandberg about the comic book history behind "Shazam!"
"Some of those really old ones are quite fun. He's been around since the 40's for, like, as long as 'Superman'.
"So there’s a lot to read and that's also interesting because he sort of has a couple of different origin stories or a couple of different takes on it.
"There’ve been variations of the script, like before I came along. But now, this is about Shazam..."
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included "Captain America" co-creator Jack Kirby.
"Captain Marvel"-themed comic books eventually...
- 11/3/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Zach Levi will play the title hero in DC and New Line’s upcoming “Shazam,” an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap. David Sandberg, the horror filmmaker behind “Lights Out” and “Annabelle: Creation,” will direct the film. Filming will begin in February 2018 for a likely 2019 release. Shazam debuted in 1939 with the original name of Captain Marvel. Created by C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character was first published by Fawcett Comics. He is the alter-ego of teenager Billy Batson who can transform into a full-grown adult superhero with the power of six gods after saying “Shazam!” ...
- 10/27/2017
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Following the success of Warners' "Wonder Woman", comes word that "Shazam!", starring the character 'Billy Batson' , based on the 1940's comic book character is now in pre-production under the helm of director David F. Sandberg:
"I’m taking it all in", said director Sandberg about the comic book history behind "Shazam!"
"Some of those really old ones are quite fun. He's been around since the 40's for, like, as long as 'Superman'.
"So there’s a lot to read and that's also interesting because he sort of has a couple of different origin stories or a couple of different takes on it.
"There’ve been variations of the script, like before I came along. But now, this is about Shazam..."
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included "Captain America" co-creator Jack Kirby.
"I’m taking it all in", said director Sandberg about the comic book history behind "Shazam!"
"Some of those really old ones are quite fun. He's been around since the 40's for, like, as long as 'Superman'.
"So there’s a lot to read and that's also interesting because he sort of has a couple of different origin stories or a couple of different takes on it.
"There’ve been variations of the script, like before I came along. But now, this is about Shazam..."
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included "Captain America" co-creator Jack Kirby.
- 8/31/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The next big comic book movie to be greenlit at Warners, following the success of "Wonder Woman", will be "Shazam!", starring the character 'Billy Batson' (aka 'Captain Marvel'), now known as 'Shazam', to be directed by David Sandberg January 2018:
"I’m taking it all in", said director Sandberg about the comic book history behind "Shazam!"
"Some of those really old ones are quite fun. He's been around since the 40's for, like, as long as 'Superman'. So there’s a lot to read and that's also interesting because he sort of has a couple of different origin stories or a couple of different takes on it.
"There’ve been variations of the script, like before I came along. But now, this is about Shazam..."
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included...
"I’m taking it all in", said director Sandberg about the comic book history behind "Shazam!"
"Some of those really old ones are quite fun. He's been around since the 40's for, like, as long as 'Superman'. So there’s a lot to read and that's also interesting because he sort of has a couple of different origin stories or a couple of different takes on it.
"There’ve been variations of the script, like before I came along. But now, this is about Shazam..."
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included...
- 8/18/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The next big comic book movie to be greenlit at Warners, following the success of "Wonder Woman", will be "Shazam!", starring the character 'Billy Batson' aka (the former) 'Captain Marvel', now known as 'Shazam', directed by David Sandberg early January 2018:
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included "Captain America" co-creator Jack "King" Kirby.
"Captain Marvel"-themed comic books eventually outsold the biggest comic book competitor of the day, Detective Comics' (DC's) "Superman" by 14 million copies a month.
Thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign at the time, a huge variety of merchandise was licensed to manufacturers...
...including secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes...
...and a feature film 'serial' from Republic Pictures, (1941) noted as the very first big screen, 'superhero' movie.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek...
"Captain Marvel" made his debut in Fawcett Publications' "Whiz Comics" in 1940...
...created by writer Bill Parker and illustrator C.C. Beck, whose art team also included "Captain America" co-creator Jack "King" Kirby.
"Captain Marvel"-themed comic books eventually outsold the biggest comic book competitor of the day, Detective Comics' (DC's) "Superman" by 14 million copies a month.
Thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign at the time, a huge variety of merchandise was licensed to manufacturers...
...including secret decoders, figurines, buttons, paper rockets, tin toys, puzzles, costumes...
...and a feature film 'serial' from Republic Pictures, (1941) noted as the very first big screen, 'superhero' movie.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek...
- 7/21/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
“Shazam!” will be the next DC Extended Universe movie to be filmed, a representative for New Line told TheWrap. David Sandberg, the horror filmmaker behind “Lights Out” and “Annabelle: Creation,” will direct the film. Filming will begin in February 2018 for a likely 2019 release. Shazam debuted in 1939 with the original name of Captain Marvel. Created by C.C. Beck and writer Bill Parker, the character was first published by Fawcett Comics. He is the alter-ego of teenager Billy Batson who can transform into a full-grown adult superhero with the power of six gods after saying “Shazam!” Also Read: David F. Sandberg...
- 7/20/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
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