Main Cast and Lead Roles
The film features Zachary Levi returning as the adult superhero Billy Batson, alongside Asher Angel as the younger version of the character. The core foster family is rounded out by Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman, Rachel Zegler as Mary Bromfield, and Jovan Armand as Pedro Pena. Helen Mirren portrays the villainous Dr. Sivana, continuing her role from the first movie.
New Additions and Antagonists
Lucy Liu joins the cast as Kalypso, a new antagonist in the Shazam universe. Djimon Hounsou appears as the Wizard Shazam, the ancient being who grants the heroes their powers. The story expands the mythos by introducing the concept of the Council of Wizards, adding new lore to the franchise.
Returning Heroes and Supporting Players
Several actors reprise their roles from the first film, including Mark Strong as Dr. Sivana and D.J. Cotrona as the superhero Black Adam in a cameo appearance. The supporting cast includes actors portraying the other members of the Shazam family, who transform into adult heroes during the action sequences.
Production and Franchise Context
Directed by David F. Sandberg, the sequel expands on the family-friendly superhero story of the original. The film is part of the broader DC Extended Universe, connecting to other superhero properties. For a full list of characters and plot details, visit the official DC Comics movie page.
