Shazam!!!

[Gotham]

O.k., thanx.

No problem.

 

[SuperMonkey]

How did we get a comedy director attached to this?

 

[Arkady Rossovich]

It's a common practice,hire a cheap director for most comic based movies.

 

[Jordacar]

It's a common practice,hire a cheap director for most comic based movies.

Same thing happened with FF.

 

[RonStoppablefan]

Whats this about? I'm kind of curious, might check it out.

 

[Gotham]

Whats this about? I'm kind of curious, might check it out.

There hasn't been an official plot synopsis revealed. It's anyone's guess.

 

[Dangerous]

ETA anyone?

 

[Gotham]

ETA anyone?

John August hasn't said anything on his blog.

IESB hasn't said anything.

Nothing. We're likely to hear a lot when Get Smart is being released.

 

[Dark Knight]

He would be great if he were 15 to 20 years younger like in his Evil Dead era.

The name of the Movie should just be SHAZAM!

I agree...the titile of the film should be SHAZAM!

 

[tyler-durden]

Thanks, anymore than that, and it starts to sound ridiculous.

 

[theMan-Bat]

This should be a kid-friendly movie like a cross between "The Incredibles" and "Big". Director Peter Segal has a good handle on the character.
"It is a 13-year-old boy who becomes a superhero, and I think there is an element of BIG in that and I think there always was in the comic book. There’s a sense of humor and humanity. So that would be the common theme. I think if you look at Peter Parker, there’s a great sense of humor he has. He’s a young boy, learning his powers. There’s so many wonderful opportunities we have in exploring not just a 13-year-old experiencing being inside the body of a superhero, but also all the emotions that go with that." - Peter Segal.
Brandon Molale is perfect for the Captain Marvel role!

As we all know, The Rock has been cast as Black Adam.
"Dwayne (The Rock) was great to work with (in GET SMART), We really did have a great time. So we were looking for something else to do together. He said, ‘What are you working on?’ And I told him Shazam!. And he said, ‘Do you think I can read a draft when you’re ready?’ And I said, ‘Yeah.’ John August is writing it and then we went on strike, so I don’t have a draft to show him yet. But I just started telling him the story and I thought that he might be a great Black Adam. And what’s fascinating now is even though the comic book was created and born in 1939 with Captain Marvel as the star, today Geoff Johns has made (Black Adam) one of the preeminent bad guys in several comics. And so that puts even more pressure on Dwayne (The Rock) for that role, in a good way.” - Peter Segal.
Hopefully The Rock will play the character seriously, not just camp it up for the kids. "It’s going to have a serious tone with moments of humor and I think it’ll be somewhere in between Spider-Man and Fantastic Four.” - Peter Segal. Seems like Peter Segal, has the right handle on Cap and his cast.

Looks like a good Shazam movie.
Ian McKellan is perfect for the wizard Shazam. That's a no brainier.

But who should be cast as Billy? It has to be a likable kid, not an obnoxious sarcastic brat. Not a "cool" kid. Billy is kind of a good hearted geeky kid. A 13-year-old Peter Parker type kid.

 

[odiin]

This should be a kid-friendly movie like a cross between "The Incredibles" and "Big". Director Peter Segal has a good handle on the character.
"It is a 13-year-old boy who becomes a superhero, and I think there is an element of BIG in that and I think there always was in the comic book. There’s a sense of humor and humanity. So that would be the common theme. I think if you look at Peter Parker, there’s a great sense of humor he has. He’s a young boy, learning his powers. There’s so many wonderful opportunities we have in exploring not just a 13-year-old experiencing being inside the body of a superhero, but also all the emotions that go with that." - Peter Segal.
Brandon Molale is perfect for the Captain Marvel role!

As we all know, The Rock has been cast as Black Adam.
"Dwayne (The Rock) was great to work with (in GET SMART), We really did have a great time. So we were looking for something else to do together. He said, ‘What are you working on?’ And I told him Shazam!. And he said, ‘Do you think I can read a draft when you’re ready?’ And I said, ‘Yeah.’ John August is writing it and then we went on strike, so I don’t have a draft to show him yet. But I just started telling him the story and I thought that he might be a great Black Adam. And what’s fascinating now is even though the comic book was created and born in 1939 with Captain Marvel as the star, today Geoff Johns has made (Black Adam) one of the preeminent bad guys in several comics. And so that puts even more pressure on Dwayne (The Rock) for that role, in a good way.” - Peter Segal.
Hopefully The Rock will play the character seriously, not just camp it up for the kids. "It’s going to have a serious tone with moments of humor and I think it’ll be somewhere in between Spider-Man and Fantastic Four.” - Peter Segal. Seems like Peter Segal, has the right handle on Cap and his cast.

Looks like a good Shazam movie.
Ian McKellan is perfect for the wizard Shazam. That's a no brainier.

But who should be cast as Billy? It has to be a likable kid, not an obnoxious sarcastic brat. Not a "cool" kid. Billy is kind of a good hearted geeky kid. A 13-year-old Peter Parker type kid.

Oh my goooooooood! You know I joke about this before in several threads that people would start suggesting Ian McKellen for Shazam, but I didn't think anyone would seriously do it! The only reason you've even considered him is because he already played a wizard in Lord of the Rings. He's not going to play the same role again! Don't tell me your backup choices are Christopher Lee and Michael Gambon! There are PLENTY of awesome 60+ actors that could play this role. No need to retread the same ground.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Armie Hammer for Captain Marvel!!!!t:

 

[theMan-Bat]

Oh my goooooooood! You know I joke about this before in several threads that people would start suggesting Ian McKellen for Shazam, but I didn't think anyone would seriously do it! The only reason you've even considered him is because he already played a wizard in Lord of the Rings. He's not going to play the same role again! Don't tell me your backup choices are Christopher Lee and Michael Gambon! There are PLENTY of awesome 60+ actors that could play this role. No need to retread the same ground.

No, he would not be playing the same role, but the wizard Shazam looks identical to his character in Harry Potter, and he's also a magical character and that actor pulled off that type of role so very well, so why not Ian McKellen. And Christopher Lee my back up choice! t:

 

[Dark Knight]

This should be a kid-friendly movie like a cross between "The Incredibles" and "Big". Director Peter Segal has a good handle on the character.
"It is a 13-year-old boy who becomes a superhero, and I think there is an element of BIG in that and I think there always was in the comic book. There’s a sense of humor and humanity. So that would be the common theme. I think if you look at Peter Parker, there’s a great sense of humor he has. He’s a young boy, learning his powers. There’s so many wonderful opportunities we have in exploring not just a 13-year-old experiencing being inside the body of a superhero, but also all the emotions that go with that." - Peter Segal.
Brandon Molale is perfect for the Captain Marvel role!

As we all know, The Rock has been cast as Black Adam.
"Dwayne (The Rock) was great to work with (in GET SMART), We really did have a great time. So we were looking for something else to do together. He said, ‘What are you working on?’ And I told him Shazam!. And he said, ‘Do you think I can read a draft when you’re ready?’ And I said, ‘Yeah.’ John August is writing it and then we went on strike, so I don’t have a draft to show him yet. But I just started telling him the story and I thought that he might be a great Black Adam. And what’s fascinating now is even though the comic book was created and born in 1939 with Captain Marvel as the star, today Geoff Johns has made (Black Adam) one of the preeminent bad guys in several comics. And so that puts even more pressure on Dwayne (The Rock) for that role, in a good way.” - Peter Segal.
Hopefully The Rock will play the character seriously, not just camp it up for the kids. "It’s going to have a serious tone with moments of humor and I think it’ll be somewhere in between Spider-Man and Fantastic Four.” - Peter Segal. Seems like Peter Segal, has the right handle on Cap and his cast.

Looks like a good Shazam movie.
Ian McKellan is perfect for the wizard Shazam. That's a no brainier.

But who should be cast as Billy? It has to be a likable kid, not an obnoxious sarcastic brat. Not a "cool" kid. Billy is kind of a good hearted geeky kid. A 13-year-old Peter Parker type kid.

Brandon Molale IS perfect for the Captain and The Rock is a solid choice for Black Adam. Perhaps Patrick Stewart as the Wizard? I think this film will be a fun film not just for the teens but as a family oriented film as well. Segal referencing BIG is good to here.

 

[protocida]

Luke Bernward for Billy Batson.

 

[Gotham]

While I like Brendon Molale, I'd really like to see some fresh talent for Shazam. Though, Shazam is the main character, and he has to have box-office draw, I suppose.

 

[odiin]

While I like Brendon Molale, I'd really like to see some fresh talent for Shazam. Though, Shazam is the main character, and he has to have box-office draw, I suppose.

Eek. No offense but, you really aren't a Captain Marvel fan, are you? Shazam isn't the main character, Shazam is an old wizard. Captain Marvel is the main character. Also, Brandon Molale IS fresh talent.

 

[terry78]

I'm waiting for the fanboys to gripe about this not being "dark" enough.

 

[Ultraman Nexus]

I'm waiting for the fanboys to gripe about this not being "dark" enough.

For real. Or complain that Black Adam isn't tearing peoples intenstines out like in a Geoff Johns book since that guy can't get through any story without resorting to cheap, gratutious on-camera gore.

A Captain Marvel movie should be the kind of thing that has right balance of action, adventure, drama, and humor that wether your a fan or a family you would come out of the movie theatre cheering. Moreso than any other superhero movie, this one needs to be magic.

 

[wellsy]

For real. Or complain that Black Adam isn't tearing peoples intenstines out like in a Geoff Johns book since that guy can't get through any story without resorting to cheap, gratutious on-camera gore.

A Captain Marvel movie should be the kind of thing that has right balance of action, adventure, drama, and humor that wether your a fan or a family you would come out of the movie theatre cheering. Moreso than any other superhero movie, this one needs to be magic.

QFT!

 

[Evil Twin]

For real. Or complain that Black Adam isn't tearing peoples intenstines out like in a Geoff Johns book since that guy can't get through any story without resorting to cheap, gratutious on-camera gore.

A Captain Marvel movie should be the kind of thing that has right balance of action, adventure, drama, and humor that wether your a fan or a family you would come out of the movie theatre cheering. Moreso than any other superhero movie, this one needs to be magic.

I agree wholeheartedly. Dark and edgy just doesn't work with the character.

I'm just tossing it out there, but through the magic of special effects, The Rock could be Black Adam AND Captain Marvel. At least it's an option on the board.

Also, it was noted uptopic that a comedy director being hired was somehow a negative. Two words for that: Jon Favreau.

 

[Brian2887]

I'd like to see Jason Segel (How I Met Your Mother, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) as Captain Marvel. He could effectively pull off the persona of a child suddenly inhabiting a super heroic, fully grown body. Segel is both hilarious and, at 6'4, huge for a comedic actor. Even though he's best known for being funny (something this role needs), he can also be very intimidating (SLC Punk!). To me, Segel combines everything the role really needs. Just give him a couple months in the gym to bulk up and we have a good Captain Marvel.

 

[tyler-durden]

pretty good choice, different from what everyone else has been saying.

 

[Dark Knight]

For real. Or complain that Black Adam isn't tearing peoples intenstines out like in a Geoff Johns book since that guy can't get through any story without resorting to cheap, gratutious on-camera gore.

A Captain Marvel movie should be the kind of thing that has right balance of action, adventure, drama, and humor that wether your a fan or a family you would come out of the movie theatre cheering. Moreso than any other superhero movie, this one needs to be magic.

I agree....