“It still holds a top spot for me”: Shazam 2 Star Zachary Levi Reveals His Favorite Zack Snyder Movie After Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel

“It still holds a top spot for me”: Shazam 2 Star Zachary Levi Reveals His Favorite Zack Snyder Movie After Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel
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Shazam is one of the most beloved heroes in the DC franchise and is played by Zachary Levi. The DCEU is constantly changing and Warner Bros is also taking steps in restructuring their own business. While DC remains their top priority, we can expect some big blockbusters from the franchise in the future. The character of Shazam made its debut in the year 2019. Fans have loved these DC characters and all their past films made by some of the best directors in the industry.

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While Henry Cavill’s Superman remains the top favorite in fans’ minds, it has also made a special place in the mind of the Shazam Actor.

What Is Zachary Levi’s Favorite DC Film?

Zachary Levi
Zachary Levi

There is no doubt Henry Cavill has nailed the role of Superman, which is the reason fans wanted him to return once again. Recently, Richie Castaldo, a rising writer, and director asked the popular Shazam hero about what his favorite Zack Snyder movie is.

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Levi did name some of the famous works of Snyder including Richie Rich and 300. But according to the American Underdog actor, his favorite among Snyder’s DC films remains Man Of Steel. The film arrived in theatres in the year 2013  and scored a box office record of $66.8M.

Also read:  “I saw where this was heading”: Shazam 2 Director Hints WB Wanted Zachary Levi’s $100M Sequel to Fail to Make Way for James Gunn’s New DCU

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Zachary Levi’s Favorite Movie Sequel Ain’t Happening

Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel

There was happiness reflecting on the faces of fans when they got the news of Henry Cavill returning as the beloved Kryptonite. But soon, Warner Bros stole the hope fans had for their popular superhero. After announcing the news of returning as Superman on Instagram, Henry Cavill later on posted he is hanging up his cape back again.

After Walter Hamada stepped down from his position at DC after working for 15 years, the studio recruited James Gunn and Peter Safran to lead the DC as Co-Ceo and Chairman.

Also Read: “They don’t like me..and it’s just sad”: Zachary Levi is Deeply Hurt After His $125 Million Movie Shazam 2 Receives Harsh Reviews From Critics on Social Media

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Zachary Levi’s Shazam 2 Didn’t Live Upto The Expectations of Fans

Zachary Levi in Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Zachary Levi in Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Warner Bros has a lot of plans for the DCU. That’s the reason it scrapped many films and promised to deliver quality blockbusters. There were a lot of hopes attached to the sequel of Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The film was postponed twice by the studio’s end, but now that it has been released, fans are disappointed.

The film debuted with a poor box office record. Shazam 2 earned $30.5 million gross on its opening weekend. According to Variety, the film’s overall cost was around $110M. Recently Zachary Levi also shared a few words on his performance in the sequel.

“It’s very very difficult. It’s very difficult, but, you know, listen, I did my best, I have to accept that, I know that I did my best, and all the other stuff is out of your hands. But yeah I mean even on Twitter today, scrolling through, there’s people that have released some advanced reviews, or just you know fans who have seen it, and there’s this incredibly positive stuff out there. And then, of course, there are these other people, like the internet is full of, which is a very just negative to be negative people… “

Shazam! Fury Of Gods is now playing in your nearest theatres.

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Also Read: “I’m very ready to move on”: Shazam 2 Director Done With Superhero Movies After WB Deliberately Made Zachary Levi’s $125M Sequel Fail at Box-Office

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Written by Shazmeen Navrange

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Shazmeen is an author at FandomWire. With a degree in Mass Media and over two years of experience in the entertainment industry under her belt, she crafts insightful articles that offer a fresh and valuable perspective on Pop Culture and Hollywood. She has an unwavering enthusiasm for films, series, and all things Marvel, which demonstrates her deep-seated passion for the entertainment industry.