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  • For years, the DCEU has searched for its true main hero. 1 / 8

    Henry Cavill as Superman in Batman v Superman
  • Zack Snyder tried and failed with Henry Cavill's Superman and Ben Affleck's Batman. 2 / 8

    Ben Affleck as Batman in Batman v Superman
  • Considering Shazam!'s success, the 'Big Red Cheese' is perfect for the role! 3 / 8

  • Zachary Levi exudes the charm, charisma, warmth and fun on the big screen... 4 / 8

    Zachary Levi in Shazam!
  • ... which truly represents the inspirational direction Warner Bros. wants for DC's heroes. 5 / 8

    shazam billy batson vertical
  • Levi's an outspoken and genuine social justice warrior in real-life as well. 6 / 8

  • This would take pressure off Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman and Jason Momoa's Aquaman... 7 / 8

    Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman in Wonder Woman 1984
  • ... allowing Warner Bros to enter a truly new era for DC's filmverse. 8 / 8

    Jason Momoa shines as Aquaman.