Lucy Liu Has Joined DC's SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS as the Film's Villain
Lucy Liu (Kill Bill Vol.1, Elementary) has joined the cast of DC’s sequel Shazam! Fury of the Gods as the villainous character Kalypso. She joins other new cast members Helen Mirren, who will play the villain Hespera, a daughter of Atlas and sister to Kalypso, and Rachel Zegler in an undisclosed role.
David F. Sandberg is back directing from a screenplay by Henry Gayden, based on the DC character created by Bill Parker and C.C. Beck. The sequel will continue the story of teenage Billy Batson, who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!” is struck by the Living Lightning of the gods and transformed into his adult superhero alter ego, Shazam.
Zachary Levi is returning as Shazam, as well as Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Adam Brody, Ian Chen, Ross Butler, Jovan Armand, D.J. Cotrona, Faithe Herman, Meagan Good, Grace Fulton, and Michelle Borth.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is set to hit theaters on November 4, 2022.