Comedian and actor Sinbad joins the cast of Shazam! Fury of the Gods in a brilliant meta-joke. Released in 2019, the first Shazam! starred Zachary Levi as the titular superhero and alter ego of teenage orphan Billy Batson (Asher Angel). With the help of his foster brother Freddy Freeman (Jack Dylan Grazer), Billy must discover his new superpowers to defeat the evil Dr. Sivana (Mark Strong) and the Seven Deadly Sins, who gave Sivana his powers. Directed by David F. Sandberg, Shazam! was a surprise success following a pattern of box office failures for the DCEU, particularly for its blend of humor and heart.
Shazam!'s final battle showed Billy's foster siblings transforming into adult superheroes, establishing them as the Shazam family, and setting the film up for a sequel. The film also featured a Superman cameo in a mid-credits scene, revealing Shazam! as officially part of the DCEU. The Shazam! sequel was scheduled to be released in April 2022 but has been delayed until November 2022 due to coronavirus pandemic. Though plot details about the upcoming sequel remain a mystery to fans, Sandberg, Levi, and other cast members have teased a little of what's to come, including a new addition to the cast.
During the Shazam! 2 panel at DC FanDome, Sinbad joined the call to announce his role in the upcoming film. Sinbad poked fun at the long-time internet rumor that he starred in a 1990's comedy about a genie called Shazaam, which was actually confused with the 1996 film Kazaam starring Shaquille O'Neal as a genie. "I'm going to work right now to rectify the situation once and for all with a big, prominent role in Shazam! 2," said Sinbad. That being said, Sinbad did not disclose who he will be playing in the film.
Among the other cast members who appeared in the panel included Angel, Grazer, Faithe Herman, Meagan Good, and Adam Brody. Sinbad's surprise addition to the cast and the official title were the only new announcements regarding the upcoming film. Levi started the panel explaining that there was little he could talk about, with Sandberg declining to reveal who exactly are the 'Gods' that are referenced in the title. Since the film hasn't even begun filming yet, it makes sense that Sinbad's casting is one of only two big reveals.
The meta casting of Sinbad may have initially confused fans, as it was unclear at first whether or not the surprise panel moment was a joke. Considering the Shazaam/Kazaam theory has caused numerous debates on the internet for some time, fans are likely pretty excited about this casting. While the Shazam! Fury of the Gods' plot remains hidden, hopefully more details about Sinbad's character will be revealed soon.
Source: DC FanDome
August 23, 2020 at 09:57AM
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