Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam (2009)

Director:

Peter Segal

Writers:

John August (screenplay)
William Goldman (writer)
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Release Date:

2009 (USA)

Genre:

Fantasy

Plot:

A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.

Plot Keywords:

Based On Comic Book | Based On Comic | DC Comics | Magic | Secret Identity

Status:

Pre-production

Comments:

A new draft of the script is complete

Status Updated:

21 March 2008

Note:

Because this project is categorized as being in production, the data is subject to change; some data could be removed completely.

Cast

Dwayne Johnson

...

Black Adam

Directed by
Peter Segal

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
John August		screenplay
William Goldman		writer
Bryan Goluboff		writer

Produced by
Michael Ewing	....	producer
Christopher Godsick	....	executive producer
Peter Segal	....	producer
Michael E. Uslan	....	producer

Production Companies

• Callahan Filmworks
• New Line Cinema

Distributors

• New Line Cinema (2008) (USA) (theatrical)

Also Known As:

Shazam! (USA) (working title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Callahan Filmworks

Trivia:

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was originally considering taking the role of Captain Marvel. However, he was approached by comic books fans who explained the villain, Black Adam, to him in an attempt to persuade him to take that role instead. The combination of the fans' request and the fact that the character seemed more interesting prompted Johnson to take that role instead.