Dan Stevens has joined the cast of the film inspired by Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.The 41-year-old actor is to star alongside Lily James in the untitled movie that is in pre-production ahead of filming starting this year.It has not yet been confirmed who Dan will be playing in the film, but insiders say that he's set to portray Wolfe Herd's business partner.Wolfe Herd launched the online dating site Bumble in 2014 after leaving rival Tinder in the same year due to tensions with executives.The company went public in 2021 and made Wolfe Herd one of the youngest self-made billionaires aged 31.She stepped down as CEO last year but left behind a massively successful app with numerous divisions that continue to thrive.Plot details are somewhat vague as the picture is only inspired by Whitney's life and it is not known how much it will compare to her actual story.
- 5/3/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Ben Schnetzer has joined the cast of the upcoming Lily James-led film inspired by the story of Bumble founder and former CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd, from 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment.
Schnetzer recently completed the film “The Yellow Tie,” a biopic on the famed Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. He plays the young version of the legendary classical music conductor, with John Malkovich co-starring as the older version.
His other credits include FX’s apocalyptic sci-fi drama “Y: The Last Man,” as well as Broadway’s “The Nap”, directed by Daniel Sullivan for a production at the Manhattan Theater Club. Additional credits include “Three Body Problem,” “The Riot Club,” “The Grizzlies,” “Goat” and “Pride.”
Rachel Lee Goldberg, who wrote the script alongside Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, will direct. Gala Gordon will executive produce, while James will produce with Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Sarah Shepard will oversee the project for 20th Century Studios.
Schnetzer recently completed the film “The Yellow Tie,” a biopic on the famed Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache. He plays the young version of the legendary classical music conductor, with John Malkovich co-starring as the older version.
His other credits include FX’s apocalyptic sci-fi drama “Y: The Last Man,” as well as Broadway’s “The Nap”, directed by Daniel Sullivan for a production at the Manhattan Theater Club. Additional credits include “Three Body Problem,” “The Riot Club,” “The Grizzlies,” “Goat” and “Pride.”
Rachel Lee Goldberg, who wrote the script alongside Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, will direct. Gala Gordon will executive produce, while James will produce with Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Sarah Shepard will oversee the project for 20th Century Studios.
- 5/2/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: After having a busy month at the box-office with Godzilla x Kong: A New Empire and Abigail both opening, Dan Stevens is continuing to stay busy as he is set to join Lily James in the upcoming film inspired by the story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, from 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment.
While it’s not entirely clear who Stevens will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s business partner. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31 when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story.
While it’s not entirely clear who Stevens will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s business partner. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31 when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story.
- 5/2/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Jackson White (Tell Me Lies) has been tapped to star opposite Lily James in the upcoming film inspired by the story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, from 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment.
While it’s not entirely clear who White will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s love interest. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31, when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story. Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from her script written with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, with...
While it’s not entirely clear who White will be playing, we’re told he’s set for the part of Herd’s love interest. The untitled feature goes into production this year.
Famously launching the online dating platform Bumble after co-founding and departing Tinder, Herd became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31, when Bumble went public in 2021. While she stepped down as CEO last year, the app continues to be hugely popular amongst the single crowd.
Plot details for the film remain vague, as it’s said to be somewhat loosely inspired by Herd’s story. Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from her script written with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, with...
- 4/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Industry star Myha’la has joined Lily James in 20th Century’s upcoming movie inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble and co-founder of Tinder.
We understand filming is due to get underway in LA early next month.
20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are behind the project, which has James in the lead role.
After co-founding Tinder, Wolfe Herd left the dating app in 2014. She went on to launch competitor Bumble that same year. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023 but by then the app had become a huge success with several divisions that are still thriving today.
Plot details are still relatively under wraps as the film is an inspiration and not based on Wolfe...
We understand filming is due to get underway in LA early next month.
20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are behind the project, which has James in the lead role.
After co-founding Tinder, Wolfe Herd left the dating app in 2014. She went on to launch competitor Bumble that same year. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023 but by then the app had become a huge success with several divisions that are still thriving today.
Plot details are still relatively under wraps as the film is an inspiration and not based on Wolfe...
- 4/18/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Lily James is to star in a new movie inspired by Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.The 34-year-old actress is to play the lead role and produce the untitled new flick that is currently in pre-production ahead of filming starting later this year.Wolfe Herd left Tinder in 2014 due to tensions with other executives at the dating app and went on to establish the competitor Bumble in the same year.The company went public in 2021 and made Wolfe Herd one of the youngest self-made billionaires aged 31.She stepped down as CEO last year but left behind a massively successful app with numerous divisions that continue to thrive.Plot details are somewhat vague as the picture is only inspired by Whitney's life and it is not known how much it will compare to her actual story.Casting of other roles has started and the film is expected to be released in...
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Lily James is reportedly taking on a new role!
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble.
Lily would be playing the lead role in the film, which will begin shooting in 2024, with her also set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
Keep reading to find out more…
Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele.
Whitney Wolfe Herd left the dating app Tinder in 2014 and helped launch Bumble in 2019. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023.
Plot details are still unknown, as the movie is inspired by, but not based on the Bumble founder’s life.
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble.
Lily would be playing the lead role in the film, which will begin shooting in 2024, with her also set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
Keep reading to find out more…
Rachel Lee Goldenberg will direct from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele.
Whitney Wolfe Herd left the dating app Tinder in 2014 and helped launch Bumble in 2019. In 2021, the company went public and she officially became one of the youngest self-made billionaires at age 31. She would step down as CEO in 2023.
Plot details are still unknown, as the movie is inspired by, but not based on the Bumble founder’s life.
- 3/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: As she continues to build out her development slate when it comes to both acting and producing, Lily James looks to have found quite the high-profile pic to add to its dance card.
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble, with James on board to play the lead role. The film will begin shooting in 2024, with James set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
20th Century had no comment.
Lily James will produce alongside producer duo Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Rachel Lee Goldenberg is directing the film from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. The project will include Gala Gordon as an Executive Producer, and...
Sources tell Deadline that 20th Century Studios and Ethea Entertainment, the production company formed by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, are in pre-production for an untitled film inspired by the story of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and former CEO of online dating platform Bumble, with James on board to play the lead role. The film will begin shooting in 2024, with James set to produce alongside 20th Century and Ethea.
20th Century had no comment.
Lily James will produce alongside producer duo Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Rachel Lee Goldenberg is directing the film from a script written by herself, Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. The project will include Gala Gordon as an Executive Producer, and...
- 3/25/2024
- by Justin Kroll and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
This post contains spoilers for The Marvels.
For a variety of reasons, The Marvels left a lot of lingering questions in the minds of viewers. One of the biggest concerns the movie’s MacGuffin itself, the bangle that the villain Dar-Benn uses to fight the heroes and restore her home planet Hala.
In the climactic scene of The Marvels, the central trio defeats Dar-Benn and Ms. Marvel takes her bangle, pairing it to one she received from her grandmother. But when Kamala returns to Earth and hugs her parents at the end of the movie, she’s only wearing one bangle. She doesn’t explain what happened to its pair, and instead focuses on the loss of Monica Rambeau, now stuck in the X-Men universe for some reason.
For such an important item, the bangle doesn’t get the attention it deserves from The Marvels. However, viewers paying attention will...
For a variety of reasons, The Marvels left a lot of lingering questions in the minds of viewers. One of the biggest concerns the movie’s MacGuffin itself, the bangle that the villain Dar-Benn uses to fight the heroes and restore her home planet Hala.
In the climactic scene of The Marvels, the central trio defeats Dar-Benn and Ms. Marvel takes her bangle, pairing it to one she received from her grandmother. But when Kamala returns to Earth and hugs her parents at the end of the movie, she’s only wearing one bangle. She doesn’t explain what happened to its pair, and instead focuses on the loss of Monica Rambeau, now stuck in the X-Men universe for some reason.
For such an important item, the bangle doesn’t get the attention it deserves from The Marvels. However, viewers paying attention will...
- 2/8/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
The Visual Effects Society has composited the nominees for its 22nd annual Ves Awards, which will be handed out next month. Disney’s The Creator and Sony’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse lead the field with seven noms apiece, and HBO’s The Last of Us tops TV with six. See the full list below.
The annual Ves Awards will be handed out during the group’s 22nd annual ceremony February 21 at the Beverly Hilton. They recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in 25 categories spanning features, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on artists who bring this work to life.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” said Kim Davidson, newly elected Ves Chair. “We are seeing best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation.
The annual Ves Awards will be handed out during the group’s 22nd annual ceremony February 21 at the Beverly Hilton. They recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in 25 categories spanning features, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on artists who bring this work to life.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” said Kim Davidson, newly elected Ves Chair. “We are seeing best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation.
- 1/16/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
In a new live-event series, Apple TV+ and Deadline are kicking off Visual Effects + Screen this Sunday, Aug. 6, at 2Pm at the Pickford Center for Motion Pictures Study in Los Angeles. The event will delve into the VFX process on Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, Silo, Foundation and Five Days at Memorial.
Attendees will be able to see for themselves how the elaborate effects were created and hear insights and stories from such panelists as VFX Compositing Supervisor Bill Parker, who received his third career Emmy nomination this year on Ted Lasso for the episode “Mom City” in the Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode. Parker received two previous Emmy noms for his work on The Man in the High Castle in 2017 and 2019.
Eric Durst will sit down with us to break down his Emmy-nominated work in the mini-series, Five Days at Memorial, based on actual events of Hurricane Katrina.
Attendees will be able to see for themselves how the elaborate effects were created and hear insights and stories from such panelists as VFX Compositing Supervisor Bill Parker, who received his third career Emmy nomination this year on Ted Lasso for the episode “Mom City” in the Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode. Parker received two previous Emmy noms for his work on The Man in the High Castle in 2017 and 2019.
Eric Durst will sit down with us to break down his Emmy-nominated work in the mini-series, Five Days at Memorial, based on actual events of Hurricane Katrina.
- 8/5/2023
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Check out the brand new trailer for director David F. Sandberg’s Shazam! Fury Of The Gods.
Hitting theaters on March 17, the film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!,” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.
Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.
Check out the trailer breakdown Here with Sandberg where he talks about dragons, the daughters of Atlas and the magic word.
“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” stars returning...
Hitting theaters on March 17, the film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!,” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.
Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.
Check out the trailer breakdown Here with Sandberg where he talks about dragons, the daughters of Atlas and the magic word.
“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” stars returning...
- 1/26/2023
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The first trailer for DC Comics’ upcoming sequel, “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” dropped Thursday, and pitting Zachary Levi’s hero against Lucy Liu and others promises to be a showdown for the ages.
The sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ acclaimed 2019 film “Shazam!,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Asher Angel returns as Billy, with Zachary Levi once again playing the kid-at-heart superhero alter ego Shazam, bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury. While Shazam is a formidable champion, Billy Batson is still just a kid trying to navigate high school...
The sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ acclaimed 2019 film “Shazam!,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Asher Angel returns as Billy, with Zachary Levi once again playing the kid-at-heart superhero alter ego Shazam, bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury. While Shazam is a formidable champion, Billy Batson is still just a kid trying to navigate high school...
- 1/26/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
WaterTower Music has released the first music to be heard from the upcoming New Line Cinema action adventure “Black Adam,” starring Dwayne Johnson. The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the uncompromising DC antihero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”). The Black Adam Theme (from “Black Adam”) by highly respected Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated composer Lorne Balfe has just been released – in advance of the film and soundtrack release. “Black Adam” smashes into theaters and IMAX internationally beginning 19 October 2022, and in North America on October 21, 2022.
Balfe’s vision for the music of Black Adam encompasses an exploration into the back stories that define the characters. The composer commented on that approach. “It was exciting to get into the Black Adam theme, and I really wanted to capture his essence as the DC comic book world’s anti-hero. We had a large...
Balfe’s vision for the music of Black Adam encompasses an exploration into the back stories that define the characters. The composer commented on that approach. “It was exciting to get into the Black Adam theme, and I really wanted to capture his essence as the DC comic book world’s anti-hero. We had a large...
- 9/30/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson flew in as DC Super Hero Black Adam during Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical panel at Saturday’s Comic Con panel. This guy know how to make an entrance!
“Hall H, you have been warned. The DC universe will never be the same again,” boomed Johnson.
#BlackAdam Entrance! #Sdcc pic.twitter.com/wsdH7lgoQ1
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) July 23, 2022
Check out the trailer that debuted in Hall H.
The Hollywood Reporter said during the panel discussion:
Johnson tackled an age-old question: who would win in a fight, Black Adam or Superman? Earlier in the week, rumors circulated that Man of Steel actor Henry Cavill might show up or send a video message for the panel, but that didn’t come to fruition.
Said the actor of a matchup between the DC characters: “Pound for pound, they are pretty close. I guess it probably all depends on who is playing Superman.
Dwayne Johnson flew in as DC Super Hero Black Adam during Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical panel at Saturday’s Comic Con panel. This guy know how to make an entrance!
“Hall H, you have been warned. The DC universe will never be the same again,” boomed Johnson.
#BlackAdam Entrance! #Sdcc pic.twitter.com/wsdH7lgoQ1
— Deadline Hollywood (@Deadline) July 23, 2022
Check out the trailer that debuted in Hall H.
The Hollywood Reporter said during the panel discussion:
Johnson tackled an age-old question: who would win in a fight, Black Adam or Superman? Earlier in the week, rumors circulated that Man of Steel actor Henry Cavill might show up or send a video message for the panel, but that didn’t come to fruition.
Said the actor of a matchup between the DC characters: “Pound for pound, they are pretty close. I guess it probably all depends on who is playing Superman.
- 7/24/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
(L-r) Ross Butler as Super Hero Eugene, Adam Brody as Super Hero Freddy, Grace Caroline Currey as Super Hero Mary, Zachary Levi as Shazam, Meagan Good as Super Hero Darla and D.J. Cotrona as Super Hero Pedro
Copyright: © 2022 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. Tm & © DC
Shazam! is back!
Check out the first trailer for director David F. Sandberg’s Shazam! Fury Of The Gods.
The trailer appeared to a hyped up crowd during Warner Bros. Pictures’ theatrical panel in Hall H at the San Diego Comic Con 2022. Zachary Levi, Director David F. Sandberg, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer and Lucy Liu attended the panel to discuss the sequel set to open in theaters internationally beginning 15 December 2022 and in North America on December 21, 2022.
According to Variety:
The most energetic moment of the panel was when Helen Mirren and Rachel Zegler appeared remotely via video, and Mirren celebrated her female costars by saying,...
Copyright: © 2022 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. Tm & © DC
Shazam! is back!
Check out the first trailer for director David F. Sandberg’s Shazam! Fury Of The Gods.
The trailer appeared to a hyped up crowd during Warner Bros. Pictures’ theatrical panel in Hall H at the San Diego Comic Con 2022. Zachary Levi, Director David F. Sandberg, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer and Lucy Liu attended the panel to discuss the sequel set to open in theaters internationally beginning 15 December 2022 and in North America on December 21, 2022.
According to Variety:
The most energetic moment of the panel was when Helen Mirren and Rachel Zegler appeared remotely via video, and Mirren celebrated her female costars by saying,...
- 7/24/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Here’s your first look at the Black Adam trailer.
From New Line Cinema, Dwayne Johnson stars in the action adventure.
The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”). Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Johnson stars alongside Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) as Atom Smasher, Sarah Shahi as Adrianna, Marwan Kenzari as Ishmael, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, Bodhi Sabongui (“A Million Little Things”) as Amon, and Pierce Brosnan (the “Mamma Mia!” and James Bond franchises) as Dr. Fate.
The film marks the first big-screen, live-action appearance of the Justice Society of America,...
From New Line Cinema, Dwayne Johnson stars in the action adventure.
The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”). Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Johnson stars alongside Aldis Hodge as Hawkman, Noah Centineo (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) as Atom Smasher, Sarah Shahi as Adrianna, Marwan Kenzari as Ishmael, Quintessa Swindell as Cyclone, Bodhi Sabongui (“A Million Little Things”) as Amon, and Pierce Brosnan (the “Mamma Mia!” and James Bond franchises) as Dr. Fate.
The film marks the first big-screen, live-action appearance of the Justice Society of America,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Lucy Liu has signed on to play the villainous Kalypso in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s Shazam! from New Line and DC Films. Liu is joining star Zachary Levi, back to reprise his title role, as well as new cast members Rachel Zegler and Helen Mirren, who will play the villain Hespera, a daughter of Atlas and sister to Kalypso.
David F. Sandberg is back directing from a screenplay by Henry Gayden, based on the DC character created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck. The sequel will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Peter Safran is producing through The Safran Company. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is slated for release on June 2, 2023.
Liu, who co-starred for seven seasons on CBS’ popular drama Elementary,...
David F. Sandberg is back directing from a screenplay by Henry Gayden, based on the DC character created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck. The sequel will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Peter Safran is producing through The Safran Company. Shazam! Fury of the Gods is slated for release on June 2, 2023.
Liu, who co-starred for seven seasons on CBS’ popular drama Elementary,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Lucy Liu has joined the cast of New Line/DC’s “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” the company announced on Monday.
Liu will play the villainous Kalypso, a second daughter of Atlas and sister to Hespera, played by Helen Mirren. Liu is the latest addition to the cast, which includes “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler, who the wrap exclusively reported will appear in an as-yet-undisclosed role that will be key to the story.
The sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ acclaimed 2019 film “Shazam!,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Asher Angel returns as Billy, with Zachary Levi once again playing the kid-at-heart superhero alter ego Shazam, bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon,...
Liu will play the villainous Kalypso, a second daughter of Atlas and sister to Hespera, played by Helen Mirren. Liu is the latest addition to the cast, which includes “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler, who the wrap exclusively reported will appear in an as-yet-undisclosed role that will be key to the story.
The sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ acclaimed 2019 film “Shazam!,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Asher Angel returns as Billy, with Zachary Levi once again playing the kid-at-heart superhero alter ego Shazam, bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
“Shazam: Fury of the Gods” is adding a super actor to its superhero story, with Oscar-winner Helen Mirren joining the cast as the villain Hespera.
Per the official description, Hespera is described as a daughter of Atlas. Though she doesn’t have a clear DC Comics counterpart, Atlas is the name of several DC Comics characters inspired by the Titan of Ancient Greek mythology, the most famous and enduring version created by the legendary Jack Kirby in 1975.
Mirren is the latest addition to the cast, which includes “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler, who the wrap exclusively reported will appear in an as-yet undisclosed role that will be key to the story.
The sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ acclaimed 2019 film “Shazam!,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of...
Per the official description, Hespera is described as a daughter of Atlas. Though she doesn’t have a clear DC Comics counterpart, Atlas is the name of several DC Comics characters inspired by the Titan of Ancient Greek mythology, the most famous and enduring version created by the legendary Jack Kirby in 1975.
Mirren is the latest addition to the cast, which includes “West Side Story” breakout Rachel Zegler, who the wrap exclusively reported will appear in an as-yet undisclosed role that will be key to the story.
The sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ acclaimed 2019 film “Shazam!,” “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of...
- 3/23/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Helen Mirren has closed a deal to play the villain Hespera, a daughter of Atlas, in New Line and DC Films’ Shazam: Fury of the Gods, the sequel to the box office hit adaptation of the comic book. Zachary Levi is set to reprise his role of Shazam, with Rachel Zelger also aboard.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the anticipated sequel to New Line and DC’s 2019 film Shazam! and will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego.
Levi returns as the kid-at-heart superhero who is bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury. While Shazam is a formidable champion, Billy...
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is the anticipated sequel to New Line and DC’s 2019 film Shazam! and will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego.
Levi returns as the kid-at-heart superhero who is bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury. While Shazam is a formidable champion, Billy...
- 3/23/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“West Side Story” star Rachel Zegler will play a mysterious key role in the “Shazam: Fury of the Gods,” the superhero sequel from New Line and DC Comics, starring Zachary Levi.
“I am in my key role in shazam 2 era,” the actor tweeted shortly after news of her casting broke, referencing the mystery surrounding her role.
Zegler has had a quick rise in the entertainment industry, after beating out 30,000 other applicants for the lead role of Maria in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming “West Side Story.” The musical, which was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, is set to debut in December.
As for the “Shazam” sequel, details of Zegler’s role are being kept under wraps. But, the star’s casting is also notable in terms of representation — Zegler is the second Colombian American to be cast in a DC superhero project, following Sasha Calle, who was announced as...
“I am in my key role in shazam 2 era,” the actor tweeted shortly after news of her casting broke, referencing the mystery surrounding her role.
Zegler has had a quick rise in the entertainment industry, after beating out 30,000 other applicants for the lead role of Maria in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming “West Side Story.” The musical, which was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, is set to debut in December.
As for the “Shazam” sequel, details of Zegler’s role are being kept under wraps. But, the star’s casting is also notable in terms of representation — Zegler is the second Colombian American to be cast in a DC superhero project, following Sasha Calle, who was announced as...
- 2/25/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Rachel Zegler, who plays Maria in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming musical “West Side Story,” has joined the cast of “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” for DC and New Line, TheWrap has learned exclusively.
Zegler will play a key role with details being kept under wraps. Zegler also becomes the second Colombian American to be cast in a DC superhero project, following Sasha Calle joining the cast of “The Flash” in the role of Supergirl.
“Shazam: Fury of the Gods” is a highly anticipated sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ 2019 film “Shazam!” It will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Zachary Levi will reprise his role as the kid-at-heart superhero who is bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules,...
Zegler will play a key role with details being kept under wraps. Zegler also becomes the second Colombian American to be cast in a DC superhero project, following Sasha Calle joining the cast of “The Flash” in the role of Supergirl.
“Shazam: Fury of the Gods” is a highly anticipated sequel to New Line and DC Comics’ 2019 film “Shazam!” It will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “Shazam!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Zachary Levi will reprise his role as the kid-at-heart superhero who is bestowed with the powers of six gods: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules,...
- 2/25/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
The world really has changed. Just eight months after Eliza Hittman’s searing “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” made its debut at Sundance, becoming one of the year’s best films in the process, fledgling streamer HBO Max has already unveiled its own much more comedic take on the apparently booming “abortion road trip” subgenre. But while Rachel Lee Goldenberg’s comedy might sound like a lighter spin on Hittman’s earthy drama,
Veronica (the always delightful Haley Lu Richardson) is a high school superstar, bound for Brown in the fall but still very busy living out the waning days of her super-fun senior year. Mega-popular and mega-smart, Veronica has a tight-knit pack of girlfriends (that the other members of the foursome seem to operate with one brain is more than just a joke) and a devoted boyfriend (Alex MacNicoll). Her Instagram account is popping, but is also filled with meaningless...
Veronica (the always delightful Haley Lu Richardson) is a high school superstar, bound for Brown in the fall but still very busy living out the waning days of her super-fun senior year. Mega-popular and mega-smart, Veronica has a tight-knit pack of girlfriends (that the other members of the foursome seem to operate with one brain is more than just a joke) and a devoted boyfriend (Alex MacNicoll). Her Instagram account is popping, but is also filled with meaningless...
- 9/8/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
‘Shazam!’: Zachary Levi And Cast Reveal Title Of Sequel, Remain Tight-Lipped On Details – DC FanDome
After becoming a hit with audiences and a box office success, fanboys and fangirls were thirsty for more of Shazam! with the titular wisecracking teen-who-turns-into-a-grown-adult superhero played Zachary Levi. Warner Bros recognized this and almost immediately set a sequel with screenwriter Henry Gayden and director David F. Sandberg returning. Levi took the virtual dais in the Hall of Heroes to give us some details about the forthcoming sequel — even though he couldn’t share much. In fact, he couldn’t share anything at all except for the new title: Fury of the Gods.
Levi was, at first, alone on screen, but one by one, cast members including Asher Angel, Meagan Good, Jack Dylan Grazer, Faithe Herman, Adam Brody, director David F. Sandberg and Sinbad (who many thought was in the first film) popped up on the screen to talk about how much they couldn’t talk about the movie except for the new title,...
Levi was, at first, alone on screen, but one by one, cast members including Asher Angel, Meagan Good, Jack Dylan Grazer, Faithe Herman, Adam Brody, director David F. Sandberg and Sinbad (who many thought was in the first film) popped up on the screen to talk about how much they couldn’t talk about the movie except for the new title,...
- 8/22/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Two female writers quit the freshman CBS sitcom Carol’s Second Act after allegations were leveled against executive producer David Hunt, who is married to series star Patricia Heaton.
According to The New York Times, writer Broti Gupta alleged that Hunt touched her inappropriately on two separate occasions. The first incident occurred at a cast and crew dinner in August, when Hunt allegedly hugged Gupta twice from the side, then complimented her pants and ran his hand up the side of her thigh. Later that night, Gupta discussed the incident with her boyfriend, fellow TV scribe Greg Gallant, and actress Dylan Gelula,...
According to The New York Times, writer Broti Gupta alleged that Hunt touched her inappropriately on two separate occasions. The first incident occurred at a cast and crew dinner in August, when Hunt allegedly hugged Gupta twice from the side, then complimented her pants and ran his hand up the side of her thigh. Later that night, Gupta discussed the incident with her boyfriend, fellow TV scribe Greg Gallant, and actress Dylan Gelula,...
- 11/16/2019
- TVLine.com
Marc Buxton Dec 5, 2019
We have a handy guide to everyone in the Shazam family who can call down the power of the lightning.
With one magic word, Shazam has become one of the greatest superheroes in history. Billy Batson was imbued with the power of the wizard Shazam when he spoke that one magic word, Shazam! A fierce lightning strike would transform Billy into the World’s Mightiest Mortal. He first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (1939) and was created by Bill Parker and C. C. Beck. Shazam took the world of comics by storm and became the most popular character on the stands. Captain Marvel (as he was then known) and his magic word even outsold Superman much to DC Comics’ chagrin.
The world of Shazam became so popular that Fawcett Comics, began to spread the wealth. Plenty of heroes were granted the power of Shazam along with Billy and many...
We have a handy guide to everyone in the Shazam family who can call down the power of the lightning.
With one magic word, Shazam has become one of the greatest superheroes in history. Billy Batson was imbued with the power of the wizard Shazam when he spoke that one magic word, Shazam! A fierce lightning strike would transform Billy into the World’s Mightiest Mortal. He first appeared in Whiz Comics #2 (1939) and was created by Bill Parker and C. C. Beck. Shazam took the world of comics by storm and became the most popular character on the stands. Captain Marvel (as he was then known) and his magic word even outsold Superman much to DC Comics’ chagrin.
The world of Shazam became so popular that Fawcett Comics, began to spread the wealth. Plenty of heroes were granted the power of Shazam along with Billy and many...
- 4/5/2019
- Den of Geek
Mike Cecchini Dec 3, 2019
Shazam! is more than just another Dceu movie, it is packed with 80 years of DC Comics history and Easter eggs.
This article consists of nothing but Shazam! spoilers. We have a spoiler free review of the film here.
Shazam! marks the first time the character has come to the big screen as a big budget movie. The movie is based heavily on one specific Shazam! story, the 2011 origin tale by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, but throughout there are elements drawn from 80 years of Shazam history. We're trying to track down all the bits of Shazam and DC Universe lore peppered throughout the latest Dceu adventure...but we need your help.
So here's how this works. I've put everything I've found from the movie (so far) here. But if you think you've spotted something I missed, drop us a note in the comments or hit me up...
Shazam! is more than just another Dceu movie, it is packed with 80 years of DC Comics history and Easter eggs.
This article consists of nothing but Shazam! spoilers. We have a spoiler free review of the film here.
Shazam! marks the first time the character has come to the big screen as a big budget movie. The movie is based heavily on one specific Shazam! story, the 2011 origin tale by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, but throughout there are elements drawn from 80 years of Shazam history. We're trying to track down all the bits of Shazam and DC Universe lore peppered throughout the latest Dceu adventure...but we need your help.
So here's how this works. I've put everything I've found from the movie (so far) here. But if you think you've spotted something I missed, drop us a note in the comments or hit me up...
- 4/4/2019
- Den of Geek
Catch the sneak preview of Shazam!
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—Shazam!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong).
“Shazam!
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Asher Angel) case, by shouting out one word—Shazam!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Zachary Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself by doing what any teen would do with superpowers: have fun with them! Can he fly? Does he have X-ray vision? Can he shoot lightning out of his hands? Can he skip his social studies test? Shazam sets out to test the limits of his abilities with the joyful recklessness of a child. But he’ll need to master these powers quickly in order to fight the deadly forces of evil controlled by Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong).
“Shazam!
- 1/20/2019
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Shazam! The supernatural DC character is on its way to becoming a feature film! Come inside for more!
David F. Sandburg and the rest of the Shazam! cast and crew are gearing up to film the next movie in the Dceu. While the film is supposed to be set in Philadelphia, Pa, the team will be filming primarily in Toronto, which is pretty normal for most films. What's not familiar is the synopsis for Billy Batson (Asher Angel) and his God-like counterpart, Shazam!.
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Angel) case, by shouting out one word—Shazam!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself...
David F. Sandburg and the rest of the Shazam! cast and crew are gearing up to film the next movie in the Dceu. While the film is supposed to be set in Philadelphia, Pa, the team will be filming primarily in Toronto, which is pretty normal for most films. What's not familiar is the synopsis for Billy Batson (Asher Angel) and his God-like counterpart, Shazam!.
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson’s (Angel) case, by shouting out one word—Shazam!—this streetwise 14-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult Super Hero Shazam (Levi), courtesy of an ancient wizard. Still a kid at heart—inside a ripped, godlike body—Shazam revels in this adult version of himself...
- 2/7/2018
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Matt Malliaros)
- Cinelinx
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