Shazam Cast: Original 2019 & Fury of the Gods Guide
Few superhero films in recent memory have matched the sheer joy of watching a kid turn into a grown man who still acts like one. The 2019 film Shazam! brought that magic to life with over 100 credited cast members, anchored by Zachary Levi and Asher Angel as the adult and child versions of the hero. This guide maps every key actor across both the original movie and its 2023 sequel, Fury of the Gods — so you know exactly who played whom.
Total cast members: Over 100 per film •
Lead actor: Zachary Levi (Shazam) •
Box office (first film): $366 million •
Release years: 2019 and 2023
Quick snapshot
- Zachary Levi as Shazam (IMDb cast database)
- Asher Angel as Billy Batson (IMDb cast database)
- Mark Strong as Dr. Sivana (IMDb cast database)
- Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman (IMDb cast database)
- Zachary Levi returns as Shazam (IMDb cast database)
- Asher Angel returns as Billy Batson (IMDb cast database)
- Rachel Zegler as Anthea (IMDb cast database)
- Lucy Liu as Kalypso (IMDb cast database)
- Helen Mirren as Hespera (IMDb cast database)
- Whether any core actor will reprise their role in future Shazam films
- If Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam will eventually cross over with the Shazam cast
- DC Studios has not announced a third Shazam film as of early 2025
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lead actor (adult hero) | Zachary Levi |
| Lead child actor | Asher Angel |
| Main villain (original) | Mark Strong as Dr. Sivana |
| Main villains (sequel) | Helen Mirren as Hespera, Lucy Liu as Kalypso |
| Wizard character | Djimon Hounsou |
| Cast size per film (IMDb) | Full credits list of ~200 people |
Who is in the cast of the original Shazam! movie?
The 2019 film assembled a large ensemble that balanced young actors with their older superhero counterparts.
Lead roles & main cast
- Zachary Levi plays Shazam, the adult superhero form of Billy Batson (IMDb cast database).
- Asher Angel plays Billy Batson, the teenage boy who becomes Shazam (IMDb cast database).
- Jack Dylan Grazer plays Freddy Freeman, Billy’s foster brother and superhero enthusiast (IMDb cast database).
- Grace Caroline Currey (credited as Grace Fulton in 2019) plays Mary Bromfield, the eldest foster sibling (IMDb cast database).
Supporting characters
- Mark Strong plays Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, the film’s main villain (IMDb cast database).
- Djimon Hounsou plays the ancient Wizard who grants Billy Shazam’s powers (IMDb cast database).
- Marta Milans and Cooper Andrews play Rosa and Victor Vasquez, Billy’s foster parents (IMDb cast database).
Cameo appearances
The film’s superhero forms also had notable actors in cameo roles: Adam Brody plays Super Hero Freddy, Meagan Good plays Super Hero Darla, Michelle Borth plays Super Hero Mary, Ross Butler plays Super Hero Eugene, and D.J. Cotrona plays Super Hero Pedro, as confirmed by IMDb cast database.
Who is in the cast of Shazam! Fury of the Gods?
The 2023 sequel brought back the core ensemble and added three major new cast members as the Daughters of Atlas.
| Actor | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zachary Levi | Shazam | Returned (IMDb cast database) |
| Asher Angel | Billy Batson | Returned (IMDb cast database) |
| Jack Dylan Grazer | Freddy Freeman | Returned (IMDb cast database) |
| Adam Brody | Super Hero Freddy | Returned (IMDb cast database) |
| Grace Caroline Currey | Mary Bromfield / Super Hero Mary | Returned, now credited under new surname |
| Djimon Hounsou | The Wizard | Returned (IMDb cast database) |
The pattern: The sequel preserved the dual-casting system from the original film, where younger actors portray the foster siblings and different actors play their adult superhero versions, while expanding the villain roster from one antagonist to three.
New cast members
Rachel Zegler plays Anthea, one of the Daughters of Atlas, as listed on IMDb cast database. Lucy Liu plays Kalypso, and Helen Mirren plays Hespera, both also Daughters of Atlas (IMDb cast database).
The Shazam cast maintained unusual continuity for a superhero sequel — all six core returning actors came back, including Djimon Hounsou in a larger role. This consistency gave the franchise more character depth than most DC Extended Universe (DCEU) follow-ups.
Who plays the villain in the Shazam movies?
Each Shazam film has a distinct villain, with the sequel escalating from a single antagonist to a trio of goddess-level threats.
Dr. Sivana played by Mark Strong
In the 2019 film, Mark Strong portrays Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, the embittered scientist who seeks the Wizard’s power after being rejected as a child (IMDb cast database).
Hespera played by Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren plays Hespera, the eldest of the Daughters of Atlas, in Fury of the Gods (IMDb cast database).
Kalypso played by Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu plays Kalypso, the most aggressive of the Daughters of Atlas, in the 2023 sequel (IMDb cast database).
The catch: While the first film’s villain was human and motivated by revenge, the sequel introduces god-like characters who pose an existential threat, raising the stakes significantly for the cast’s returning heroes.
Is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the Shazam cast?
No — Dwayne Johnson does not appear in either Shazam film or in its cast list. He plays Black Adam, a separate DC character, in the standalone 2022 film Black Adam.
Although Shazam and Black Adam share a comic-book origin as both are empowered by the Wizard, DC Studios chose to keep the characters in separate film franchises. As a result, the two casts never overlap.
Fans hoping for a crossover between Zachary Levi’s Shazam and Johnson’s Black Adam face an unclear path: the Black Adam film underperformed at the box office, and DC Studios has not announced any future collaboration between the two characters.
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For a detailed look at the actors and characters in the original film, check out this Shazam! (2019) cast guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main villain in the first Shazam movie?
Mark Strong plays Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, the main antagonist of Shazam! (2019).
How many cast members returned for Shazam 2?
At least six core cast members returned: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Adam Brody, Grace Caroline Currey, and Djimon Hounsou.
Who plays Mary Bromfield in Shazam?
Grace Caroline Currey plays Mary Bromfield. She was credited as Grace Fulton in the 2019 film and used her married surname for the sequel.
Who plays the Wizard in Shazam?
Djimon Hounsou plays the ancient Wizard who grants Billy Batson his powers. He appears in both the 2019 film and the 2023 sequel.
Who is the new cast member in Shazam 2?
Rachel Zegler is the most notable new cast member, playing Anthea, one of the Daughters of Atlas. Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu also joined as new villains.
Is there a post-credits scene in Shazam or Shazam 2 that affects the cast?
Yes — both films have post-credits scenes. The 2019 film teases a meeting with Mister Mind, while the 2023 sequel includes a scene with Emilia Harcourt and John Economos. Neither scene introduces significant new cast members.
For fans of superhero ensemble casts, the Shazam franchise delivers an unusually stable lineup across two films. The decision to bring back every core actor for the sequel — and to add three high-profile villains — gives the series a continuity rare in modern blockbusters. For viewers deciding whether to watch both films, the cast alone offers a compelling reason: you get a consistent group of actors growing into their roles across two distinct stories, with Zachary Levi and Asher Angel proving the franchise’s backbone.
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