Shazam Ron Cephas IS The Wizard Shazam!

[LL2K2]

Ron Cephas Jones, originally tied to the role, had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts:

http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/10/djimon-hounsou-shazam-wizard/

 

[Captain Thunder]

I wouldn't have thought of him, but this is great casting.

 

[LL2K2]

Updated initial post with latest news on re-casting of role.

 

[Micromind]

Ron Cephas Jones, originally tied to the role, had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts:

http://ew.com/movies/2018/07/10/djimon-hounsou-shazam-wizard/