British actor Mark Strong, last seen in this year’s Kingsman: The Golden Circle, is in talks to play the lead villain in Warner Brothers’ Shazam! News reaches us via The Wrap that Strong will be up for playing Doctor Sivana in the film which David Sandberg (Lights Out) is directing for WB and DC Films.
According to descriptions found online, Sivana is as one of the richest men in Fawcett City. Using weapons of his own creation, Sivana has tried many times to defeat Captain Marvel, the defender of Fawcett City, it’s even his life pursuit. However, Captain Marvel destroyed Sivana’s business empire and research facility rendering him resourceless and bitter.
Zachary Levi (Chuck) is the lead in the film, playing the invulnerable hero with super strength, flying, and fast reflexes.
Shooting on the film is starting relatively soon in February with an April 2019 release date set by the studio.
More as we get it.
