The picture’s overarching themes – dealing with colonialism and our desperate need for heroes to speak out against tyranny during bleak times – are affecting and effectively crafted. – Courtney Howard, Fresh Fiction In late 2020 Warner Bros. (then owned by AT&T) made a controversial decision to announce that the studio will release each of its upcoming 2021 feature films on the bring screen and HBO Max day in date.

Perhaps this is a new way forward for the DCEU, but do we really need them to do exactly what the MCU is doing? – Chris Bumbray, JoBlo’s Movie Network

It’s not awful, especially when compared to many of the other DCEU films, but it’s far from the game-changer it claims to be. – Matt Rodriguez, Shakefire Doctor Fate is treated to his own poster in an upcoming promotional image for the film. It shows the characters sleek gold and blue costume. ( Source: ScreenRant) Aldis Hodge and Pierce Brosnan’s portrayals of Hawkman and Doctor Fate are both equally brilliant. – Ben Rolph, Discussing Film August, John (January 5, 2009). "Shazam! It ain't happening". johnaugust.com. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018 . Retrieved July 26, 2018.

Vera, Amir (December 15, 2022). "Henry Cavill says he will not return as Superman". CNN. Archived from the original on January 4, 2023 . Retrieved January 4, 2023. At the beginning, it looks like Lord of the Rings and progresses with dark development, so it started with a series of scary scenes that make you think it's horror. The mid-credits scene was filmed in parts, with Johnson filming it at the end of a day of reshoots and additional photography. The next part was filmed using a body double, without showing the actor's face. Sher said this version of the scene was included in test screening, to positive reactions, prompting a renewed push to include Cavill. [75] Johnson approached Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairmen Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, who approved the idea. The final version of the scene was shot remotely in London in September 2022, a month before the film's premiere. [75] Post-production [ edit ] Johnson stated in mid-April 2020 that filming had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they were now planning to begin production in August or September of that year. [59] By July, filming was expected to begin in early 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia, [60] [16] and Noah Centineo was cast as Atom Smasher. [13] During the virtual DC FanDome event in August, Johnson revealed that the film's version of the JSA would include Hawkman, Doctor Fate, and Cyclone, in addition to Atom Smasher. [9] He explained that Hawkgirl was originally included in the team, but for a complicated reason she ultimately could not be used in the film and was replaced with Cyclone. [61]On the whole, members of the JSA are dealt short shrift, leaving [them] severely underdeveloped. – Courtney Howard, Fresh Fiction Noah Centineo and Quintessa Swindell’s Atom Smasher and Cyclone feel like they stumbled in from another movie. – Chris Bumbray, JoBlo’s Movie Network Kenzari also portrays Ahk-Ton, Ishmael's ancestor and the ancient tyrannical king of Kahndaq, who was killed by Adam.

Cardona, Ian (April 5, 2019). "Shazam! Does Feature THAT Cameo After All (Well, Sort of)". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on April 12, 2019 . Retrieved October 22, 2022. Marathe, Parth (August 15, 2021). "Interstellar (2014) with Assistant Editor John Lee". Craft Services (Podcast). Event occurs at 18:25. Archived from the original on May 14, 2022 . Retrieved May 13, 2022– via Sounder FM.Djimon Hounsou reprises his role from Shazam! as the wizard Shazam, [12] [31] and Jennifer Holland reprises her role from The Suicide Squad (2021) and Peacemaker (2022) as Emilia Harcourt. [32] Viola Davis and Henry Cavill appear uncredited, reprising their respective DCEU roles as Amanda Waller [33] and Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman. [34] [35] This was Cavill's final performance as Superman before it was announced that he would step down from the role. [36] Brosnan is a natural in the role of Fate and it’s a wonder how no one tapped on his talents sooner for a superhero role. Hodge is just as great in the film. – Sheraz Farooqi, Cinema Debate Ho, Rodney (August 15, 2021). "What's filming in Georgia in August 2021?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on August 27, 2021 . Retrieved May 13, 2022. An experienced and senior member of the Justice Society, who wields the Helmet of Fate and is capable of various sorcery abilities. [12] Nelson is the son of an archeologist, with whom he discovered the tomb of Nabu the Wise. After attaining a mystic-sentient helmet from another dimension, which chooses who it allows to wield it, he mastered his powers and used them as a superhero over many years. [23] [14] Brosnan wore a motion capture suit for the role. [24]