Rachel Zegler joins the cast of Shazam: Fury of the Gods in a mystery role. Warner Bros. and DC Films spent years developing Shazam! before it finally hit theaters in 2019. The movie came together a few years prior once David F. Sandberg was hired to direct the film. Despite his background in horror, Shazam! proved to be the most light-hearted DC movie to date. The movie was a big hit with critics and general audiences, as it made $366 million worldwide on a $100M budget.

The success of Shazam! quickly generated discussions about making Shazam 2. The sequel will see Sandberg return to direct, and it will once again star Asher Angel and Zachary Levi as the two-halves of Billy Batson and his superhero Shazam form. Shazam 2 was later confirmed to bring back the other members of the Shazam Family and might even include Sinbad. It was officially announced in 2020 that the sequel is titled, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, and now the first major new cast member has been revealed.

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According to The Wrap, actress Rachel Zegler has been cast in a mystery role for Shazam: Fury of the Gods. Her character's identity has yet to be revealed, but Zegler is said to be playing a key character in the sequel. The 19-year-old star is slated to make her acting debut in Steven Spielberg's West Side Story remake, which is scheduled to be released in theaters in late 2021. Zegler confirmed her addition on social media.

Without any details on who Zegler will play, DC fans will be left to speculate what character from the comics she could be. Plot details for Shazam: Fury of the Gods are still being heavily protected, but the title indicates that the gods of the DC Extended Universe will play a role. However, Zegler could be one of Shazam 2's main villains, as casting details suggested a trio of sisters being the antagonists. The youngest one is set to be 17 years old, so that could be the role Zegler will play. Early speculation on the identity of these characters has turned to possibilities like a reimagined The Three Faces of Evil - a three-headed dragon who represents Terror, Sin, and Wickedness - or even the Hecate Sisters.

The identity of Zegler's Shazam 2 character might not be confirmed so far, but that information could be revealed in due time. Filming is scheduled to begin in a few months and that could be when Zegler or Sandberg provides a tease. The answer might even come as more new cast members join Shazam: Fury of the Gods or through set photos. In any case, Zegler is rising quickly in Hollywood with the lead of a Steven Spielberg movie and a major role in a superhero film starting her career.

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Sources: The Wrap, Rachel Zegler

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