Zachary Levi has sparked excitement among fans after sharing thoughts about a possible Zachary Levi DCU return under the guidance of James Gunn. During a recent conversation about his time as Shazam, Levi offered insight into whether he could reprise the popular role.
Reflecting on his tenure as Shazam, Levi spoke candidly in an interview with Feature First’s Ansh Dubey. When questioned,
“Zach, do you at all want to be involved in James Gunn’s new DCU?”
Levi was enthusiastic, responding,
“Oh, yeah. I love playing Shazam. It was one of the most fun experiences.”
— Zachary Levi, Actor
The actor reminisced about his inspirations, saying,
“I grew up watching Christopher Reeve’s Superman and Tom Hanks’ Big, and I got to be both in one role. And he’s such a fun role.”
— Zachary Levi, Actor
Levi also highlighted the deep connections he developed with the cast and described his time working on both Shazam films as incredibly positive and “awesome.” He made it clear that, while he would love to revisit the character, he also remains open to exploring other characters within the DC Universe, provided a compelling story is offered. Levi explained his mindset with,
“So long as it was something that was really worthy, like a character or a story is like, ‘Oh, wow. that’s new or that’s different or that hasn’t, you know, that’s that’s a flavor that we haven’t really seen yet before.’”
— Zachary Levi, Actor
Appreciating Shazam’s Unique Place Among Superheroes
Levi shared that he values Shazam’s unique qualities, especially in an era filled with superhero stories. He stated,
“One of the things I loved about Shazam! is that it was very specifically different than most other superheroes. But yeah, I think that would be a lot of fun.”
— Zachary Levi, Actor
He emphasized that the character’s freshness and innocence were part of what made portraying Shazam stand out for him, distinguishing it from other roles in the crowded superhero genre.
What Lies Ahead for Zachary Levi and the DCU
At this point, the DC Universe, now under James Gunn’s leadership, has not given any official confirmation about Levi’s involvement in future projects. Still, Levi’s openness has given fans reasons to remain hopeful for his return.
The conversation, originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on SuperHeroHype, highlights both Levi’s enthusiasm for the character and his hopefulness for new creative directions within the studio. His comments indicate a passionate interest in being part of whatever unique storytelling the evolving DC Universe has to offer, whether as Shazam or possibly another hero.
