Shazam!

Did You Know?

• Shazam! is one of the lighter, more comedic films in the DCEU, focusing on humor and family dynamics instead of darker, more serious themes.
• The character of Shazam first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (1939), created by C.C. Beck and Bill Parker for Fawcett Comics, before being acquired by DC Comics.
• Zachary Levi, who plays the adult Shazam, wore a padded suit to portray the superhero’s physique, which was a bit different from his real-life build.
• Asher Angel, who plays young Billy Batson, spent several months working with Zachary Levi to perfect the portrayal of his character’s transformation from a teenager to an adult superhero.
• The Seven Deadly Sins in the film are personified by monstrous creatures, each representing one of the classic sins: wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy, and gluttony.
• The film’s tone was inspired by 1980s and early 1990s superhero films, specifically the fun and adventure seen in movies like Big (1988).
• Shazam! is the first DCEU film to receive a PG-13 rating, making it one of the more family-friendly entries in the series.
• The costume worn by Shazam was designed to be more comic-accurate, with a bright red color and gold accents, reflecting the classic look of the character.
• Shazam! includes a reference to Superman and Batman, but neither of the iconic heroes physically appear in the film, keeping it lighthearted and more standalone within the DCEU.
• The film’s post-credit scene teases the possibility of future Shazam sequels and other DC characters, expanding the potential for more films in the franchise.