The cast of DC Studios’ superhero sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods features both familiar actors like Zachary Levi and franchise newcomers like Lucy Liu playing a colorful array of characters. Helmed by returning director David F. Sandberg and written by Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan, Shazam 2 is one of the final installments in the original DC Extended Universe before its James Gunn-helmed reboot. Shazam! Fury of the Gods revolves around the theme of family as Billy Batson and his similarly superpowered foster siblings, dubbed the “Shazam Family,” take on the Daughters of Atlas to prevent the end of the world.
The first Shazam movie was warmly received by critics and managed to gross over $366 million (via Box Office Mojo) in the same release window as Avengers: Endgame in April 2019. Shazam’s self-aware humor and lighthearted comedic tone marked a refreshing change of pace for the usually dark and dreary DCEU, Shazam 2 continues that tradition with more meta gags and lovable characters, brought to life by some of Hollywood’s most popular actors. From Rachel Zegler to Helen Mirren to Djimon Hounsou, the cast of Shazam! Fury of the Gods is full of recognizable stars.
Asher Angel / Zachary Levi As Billy Batson / Shazam
Billy Batson, the teenager who becomes the adult superhero Shazam when he says his name, is played by Asher Angel in his regular form and Zachary Levi in his superhero form. Angel got his start as a child actor opposite Jessica Chastain in the movie Jolene and played Jonah Beck in the Disney Channel series Andi Mack. Levi is best known for playing the title role of Chuck Bartowski in the spy action comedy series Chuck on NBC. He also played Flynn Rider in Tangled and Fandral in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Jack Dylan Grazer / Adam Brody As Freddy Freeman
Reprising their role in Shazam 2 as Billy’s foster brother, superhero superfan Freddy Freeman, are Jack Dylan Grazer in his regular form and Adam Brody in his grown-up superhuman form. Grazer rose to prominence in the role of Eddie Kaspbrak in the blockbuster Stephen King adaptation It and also voiced the teenage sea monster Alberto Scorfano in Pixar’s Luca. Brody is best known for playing Seth Cohen on The O.C. and has since played many horror and thriller roles, like Deputy Hoss in Scream 4, Daniel Le Domas in Ready or Not, and Jerry in Promising Young Woman.
Rachel Zegler As Anthea
New to the Shazam franchise is the youngest daughter of Atlas, Anthea, played by Rachel Zegler. Zegler launched herself to stardom by posting self-made content on her YouTube channel, which has been active since 2015. Her cover of Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” from A Star is Born has been viewed more than three million times. She made her big-screen debut with the lead role of María opposite Ansel Elgort’s Tony in Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic musical West Side Story. Zegler’s acclaimed performance as María earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.
Lucy Liu As Kalypso
Atlas’ middle daughter, Kalypso, is played by Lucy Liu in Shazam 2. Kalypso is an original character who didn’t appear in the comics, created specifically for the film. Liu is most famous for her recurring roles as Ling Woo in Ally McBeal, Alex Munday in two Charlie’s Angels movies, Master Viper in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, and Sherlock Holmes’ sidekick Joan Watson in Elementary. She also played such film roles as Princess Pei Pei in the action comedy Shanghai Noon, millionaire heiress Kitty Baxter in the musical Chicago, and yakuza boss O-Ren Ishii in Quentin Tarantino’s two-part martial arts epic Kill Bill.
Helen Mirren As Hespera
The eldest and most evil daughter of Atlas, Hespera, is played by Helen Mirren. Since her breakout role in The Long Good Friday, Mirren has appeared in such movies as Gosford Park, The Madness of King George, and the Red and Fast & Furious franchises. Mirren is the only actor to have achieved the Triple Crown of Acting in both America and the UK. She received an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award for playing Elizabeth II in The Queen and also won a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award for playing the same role on-stage in The Audience.
Djimon Hounsou As Shazam
Djimon Hounsou reprises his role as Shazam, an ancient wizard and the last survivor of the Council of Wizards. In the first movie, Shazam chose Billy as his champion and gave him his superpowers. Hounsou first gained international recognition with his role as Cinqué in Steven Spielberg’s historical epic Amistad. He went on to play Juba in Gladiator, Bosley in the 2019 Charlie’s Angels reboot, and Korath the Pursuer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hounsou received Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nominations for his roles in both In America and Blood Diamond.
Shazam 2 Supporting Cast & Characters
Ian Chen / Ross Butler as Eugene Choi: Returning to Shazam 2, Eugene Choi, Billy’s younger foster brother who enjoys gaming, is played by Ian Chen in his regular form and Ross Butler in his superhero form. Chen is best known as Evan Huang from Fresh Off the Boat and Butler is best known as Zach Dempsey from 13 Reasons Why.
Faithe Herman / Meagan Good as Darla Dudley: Billy’s kind-hearted younger foster sister, Darla Dudley, is played by Faithe Herman in her regular form and Meagan Good in her superhero form. Herman is best known as the lovable Annie Pearson from This is Us and Good got her big break when she played Nina in the Nickelodeon sitcom Cousin Skeeter.
Grace Fulton as Mary Bromfield: In Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Billy’s smart, successful older foster sister Mary Bromfield is played by Grace Fulton in both her regular form and her superhero form. Fulton takes over from Michelle Borth, who played Mary’s superhero form in the first movie. Fulton previously played Carol in Annabelle: Creation and starred in the survival thriller Fall.
Jovan Armand / D.J. Cotrona as Pedro Peña: Billy’s thoughtful older foster brother, Pedro Peña, is played by Jovan Armand in his regular form and D.J. Cotrona in his superhero form. Armand is best known for playing Brick’s best friend Troy in The Middle, while Cotrona is best known for playing Seth Gecko in the TV adaptation of the genre-switching gem From Dusk till Dawn.
Marta Milans as Rosa Vásquez: Billy’s foster mother, Rosa Vásquez, is played by Marta Milans in Shazam 2. Milans previously starred in the horror movie Devoured and the Netflix series White Lines.
Cooper Andrews as Victor Vásquez: Billy’s foster father, Victor Vásquez, is played by Cooper Andrews, who also played Jerry on The Walking Dead and Yo-Yo Engberk on Halt and Catch Fire.
Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman: Gal Gadot reprises her DCEU role as Diana Prince, better known as Wonder Woman, in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Gadot also played Gisele Yashar in the Fast & Furious franchise and art thief “The Bishop” in Red Notice.