164: Shazam!

Trailer:

The Source Material

As Mr. Nutz pointed out, Shazam! definitely used scenes, characterization and elements directly from the DC Comics New 52 run of Shazam!.

• Get yours here at dccomics.com:

Shazam! Vol. 1

• Also, another great Shazam book to read: 

Superman/Shazam: First Thunder

David Sandberg

Shazam was directed by David Sandberg.

• Here are the trailers of his previous movies:

Lights Out 

Annebelle: Creation

Other Movies w/Shazam!

Rowls and Mr. Nutz mentioned a number of movies to learn more about Shazam!

Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam

Justice League: War

Shazam Villians

• Dr. Sivana

https://shazam.fandom.com/wiki/Doctor_Sivana

• Mister Mind

https://shazam.fandom.com/wiki/Mister_Mind

Djimon Hounsou, "The Wizard"

Djimon Hounsou definitely has his resume planted in geek culture.

Check his movies for DC & Marvel:

Wizard, Shazam! (DC)

Korath, Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel)

Korath, Captain Marvel (Marvel)

King Ricou, Aquaman (DC)

Zachary Levi was in a Marvel movie before Shazam!:

https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a26020029/shazam-zachary-levi-thor-fandral-role/

Honorable Mention Read for Shazam & Mr. Mind

Check it out on dccomics.com:

Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross

The Marvel Family!

Look at this picture and see how spot on the casting was for this film!