In Shazam! (2019), Zachary Levi stars as the adult superhero Shazam, Asher Angel as his teenage alter-ego Billy Batson, and Jack Dylan Grazer as his best friend Freddy Freeman. Mark Strong plays the villain Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.
Main cast
- ShazamZachary LeviMain
- Billy BatsonAsher AngelMain
- Freddy FreemanJack Dylan GrazerMain
- Dr. Thaddeus SivanaMark StrongMain
- Mary BromfieldGrace FultonMain
- Eugene ChoiIan ChenMain
- Pedro PeñaJovan ArmandMain
- Darla DudleyFaithe HermanMain
- Victor VasquezCooper AndrewsMain
- Rosa VasquezMarta MilansMain
Supporting cast
- The WizardDjimon HounsouSupp
- Super Hero FreddyAdam BrodySupp
- Super Hero EugeneRoss ButlerSupp
- Super Hero DarlaMeagan GoodSupp
- Super Hero MaryMichelle BorthSupp
- Super Hero PedroD.J. CotronaSupp
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About this cast
Shazam! is a 2019 superhero film based on the DC Comics character, part of the DCEU. The film follows Billy Batson, a teenage foster child who can transform into an adult superhero by saying the word ‘Shazam!’. The cast includes Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer and Mark Strong.
FAQs
Who plays the lead role of Shazam in the 2019 film?
The adult superhero Shazam is played by Zachary Levi, while his younger alter-ego Billy Batson is played by Asher Angel.
Who plays the villain Dr. Thaddeus Sivana?
Mark Strong portrays the antagonist Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.
Is Shazam! part of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU)?
Yes, Shazam! is the seventh installment in the DCEU, set after the events of Justice League.
Do the actors who play the foster siblings also appear as their superhero forms?
The foster siblings are played by young actors (Grace Fulton, Ian Chen, Jovan Armand, Faithe Herman), while their adult superhero forms are portrayed by different actors (Michelle Borth, Ross Butler, D.J. Cotrona, Meagan Good).
Who plays Freddy Freeman’s superhero form?
Jack Dylan Grazer plays the human Freddy Freeman, while Adam Brody portrays his adult superhero form.
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