Filmmaker David F. Sandberg has used Instagram to dismiss recent rumors surrounding the delay of the upcoming superhero sequel “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”.
Not long ago, the Zachary Levi-led film was pushed three months from December to March next year – a short delay compared to the nine months or so James Wan’s “Aquaman” sequel was pushed at the same time.
With Warner Bros. Discovery having talked about a ‘ten-year plan’ for their DC films in the future, there has been understandable speculation that this follow-up to 2019’s “Shazam!” would undergo some reshoots.
That’s not happening, says Sandberg. In an Instagram story (via Collider), he says the movie is nearly done and won’t be touched until release:
“I’ve seen reports that ‘Shazam’ is being ‘retooled’ but it’s not true. The cut has been locked for quite some time, and we’re doing final mix, color, and VFX right now. Everyone’s happy with the film and we’re not going to work any longer on it just because of the release date shift… Definitely not shooting more.”
The major cast of the first film is back for the sequel, including each member of the Shazam family – Asher Angel/Zachary Levi, Jack Dylan Grazer/Adam Brody, Ian Chen/Ross Butler, Jovan Armand/D. J. Cotrona, Darla Dudley/Meagan Good, and Grace Caroline Currey as Mary Bromfield.
They’re joined by Lucy Liu and Helen Mirren as the Daughters of Atlas. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” opens in cinemas on March 17th 2023.
