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'Shazam!' director David Sandberg promising DC's most lighthearted movie
- Thread starter Gordon Shumway
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Yeah, I was not a big fan of how they were hyping up Black Adam so much to the point that it felt like they were making a bigger deal out of him than the titular hero. I'm kind of relieved that he's out now, and am hoping for Dr. Sivana and Mr. Mind to be the villains. The Monster Society of Evil are the true GOAT Captain Marvel/Shazam villains!
I did like what Johns did with Black Adam during his JSA run, but it really does feel like he's a bigger fan of that character than he is Billy.
MHWilliams
Member
Please let it match this:
Still one of the best moments of that film and one of the better Superman moments on film.
The only scene from that movie worth more than a second look. You will believe a man can fly.Please let it match this:
Are you... are you familiar with Shazam/Captain Marvel (DC Version)?
He's a fun, light hearted character who does the right thing. Only the recent New52 wasn't, but that was still true to the character in its own way.
I don't expect the next Batman movie to be FUN FUN COLORFUL ADVENTURES, and I really have no idea why you think D.C. movies will go that route. I expect them to try and not be so grim dark all the time though.
Just imagine the tone of Shazam if Snyder was still in charge of the MCU. The kid would be a sociopath.
If only. I imagine Shazam to be like Prime in the Ultraforce Carton except less messy transformations.
why so serious?
elrechazado
Banned
How many versions are there, and is this movie going to feature hooded edgelord badass version?
What did he mean by this?
Member
Mr. Mind >>> The Rock
Wag
Member
I'm not sure why they don't want to make Booster Gold part of the DCEU. Since Booster is all about time travel they can use it as a way to link all the movies together (part of Flashpoint) and still keep it lighthearted.
But Carnage is a good boy now
Anti venom gets tossed in the bushes and carnage is still running around. What a fucking world
broncobuster
Banned
It's unclear. Back when he said it, he prefaced it by saying "at this time," as the treatment was based around Berlanti's idea for a Booster Gold TV series.
Maybe they adjust to make it fit DCEU or a separate universe in the CW universe. It's the same guy who has Black Lightning and, for the most part, Supergirl in their own universes outside of Arrow/Flash/LoT. I believe he's on the Titans show as well, and that may be yet another universe.
Discotheque
Banned
Armie Hammer is in that strange area where his height and don draper voice could make him an excellent Bruce Wayne. But also he seems goofy and blonde enough to also pull off a great Booster Gold. hell I think he'd work great as Shazam too (though not as well as Channing Tatum)
give him something here WB.
give him something here WB.
The Jazz Cabbage Master
Member
😂😂😂
Galactic Specter
Member
Since Black Adam is confirmed not be in this, Dr. Sivana is a pretty safe bet as the villain.
I hope we hear casting soon.
I hope we hear casting soon.
WrenchNinja
Member
It's crazy how bad Johns's Shazam is cause he wrote a pretty great Captain Marvel in JSA
Galactic Specter
Member
Curse of Shazam was not that bad, I understand if you don't like it in the main continuity but it's still decent as an elseworlds story.
OrangeAtlas
Member
I kind of hope DC changes the title to "Captain Marvel" and puts it out on the same day as Carol's film.
Battle of the Marvels.
Battle of the Marvels.
Glass Rebel
Member
So they get the shit sued out of them?
Billy will always win, people actually know about SHAZAM.
They already lost that court battle
OrangeAtlas
Member
They can get away with calling him Captain Marvel in the marketing, but just not call the movie that, right?
Sadly I think he getting thin on top.
I've been waiting for this moment forever. I'm gonna get goosebumps.
MHWilliams
Member
Why bother? Easier to just call him Shazam.
OrangeAtlas
Member
Because my silly little message board fantasy wants it to happen.
I'm okay with this as long as he's essentially quoting Vincent Adultman.
Beer Monkey
Member
They could get away with calling him Captain Marvel in the movie dialogue itself but they've finally quit doing it on the comic interior pages so who knows.
Discotheque
Banned
Would be hilarious if that was the case
inspectah derek
Member
The top fan cast around the internet seems to be Alan Ritchson. I became convinced too after watching this clip: https://youtu.be/KTV0PfqguDM?t=1m21s
And Armie Hammer for Green Lantern: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBtXJ-BPbR/?taken-by=datrinti
And Armie Hammer for Green Lantern: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBtXJ-BPbR/?taken-by=datrinti
Gordon Shumway
Banned
Likely one and the same for them?
I agree, that and the plane scene in returns. Just a shame the rest of Man of Steel was garbage.
Strangelove77
Member
Hopefully there's not too many quips and there's more steaks instead.
MHWilliams
Member
I know that feeling all too well.
Glass Rebel
Member
He was hilarious in Trainwreck.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Like in a serious role? Hmm. He's alright in The Wall, but Aaron Taylor-Johnson does all the heavy lifting in that movie. I personally don't think Cena is right for the role, but he's good enough for a comic book movie. His line reads don't come off awkward or anything.
Shin K Dash
Member
I think Cena is a decent actor with great comedic timing. He may not be a good drama actor but for this role I genuinely think he can pull it off.
HP_Wuvcraft
Banned
I have to roll my eyes whenever anyone posts this shit.