In a recent post on X, Shazam! star Asher Angel teased fans with a GIF of Nightwing, sparking speculation that he might be transitioning from Billy Batson to the iconic DC hero in the DC Universe franchise. Angel has previously expressed his hope that DC Studios co-president and co-CEO James Gunn would integrate Shazam into the broader DCU.
Despite this intriguing hint, James Gunn has yet to announce any plans involving Nightwing or Shazam, so fans should remain cautiously optimistic. Reflecting on Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ underwhelming performance, Angel remarked on the challenges of the superhero genre and expressed his frustration with the notion of superhero fatigue.
“I don’t believe in that stuff,” Angel continued. “I think whatever DC or Marvel puts out there, it’s gonna resonate, but if it resonates, it resonates. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t. I think a lot of the time, people put so much pressure on Marvel and DC in that every movie has to be amazing. It’s a hard genre, for sure, and I’m just happy I had the opportunity to be involved in that world. It was wish-fulfillment because I always wanted to be a superhero when I was a kid.”
Asher Angel Wouldn’t Want to Take Over as Shazam Without Zachary Levi
Ironically, in that same interview, Asher professed that he’d “always be open to going back and playing Billy Batson,” going on to further note, “I’d never want to take [Shazam actor Zachary Levi’s] place because we’re in this together. If there are any other characters out there in the future, I’d also be open to that. I’m pretty open! There’s a time and a place, and it’ll happen.”
Interestingly, Freddy Freeman actor Jack Dylan Grazer recently asserted that Black Adam is key to Shazam’s return. Grazer speculated that if Shazam! 3 happens, it will likely stem from “a Black Adam thing,” with the Man in Black “inviting Shazam into that world.”
Regarding Nightwing, director Chris McKay discussed Batman’s influence on Dick Grayson’s planned film back in 2021. He noted that the movie would feel like picking up a Nightwing comic: “You’re not guaranteed Batman was going to show up, but he could, and other characters could too. But you’re dealing with Nightwing, and that’s what I like about it.”
For those interested, Shazam! and Shazam! Fury of the Gods are available to stream on Max.
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