Asher Angel Reacts To DC Studios’ New Co-Heads James Gunn And Peter Safran: ‘It Was Certain To Occur’

“Shazam!” star, Asher Angel, approves of DC Studios’ new co-chairmen, James Gunn and Peter Safran, whom he calls a “dream group.”

The actor, who’s reprising his position of Billy Batson within the forthcoming sequel “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”, confirmed assist for his “Shazam!” producers’ after they had been appointed to guide the brand new period of the DC Prolonged Universe.

“I bear in mind assembly James. I went to the ‘Suicide Squad’ levels in Atlanta. I met with him and he’s only a tremendous good, real, humble man. Tremendous passionate,” Angel advised ComicBook.com throughout a current interview. “Clearly, he’s tremendous freaking proficient, however for him to group up with Peter Safran, who I feel is so extremely gifted at what he does is, it’s a dream group.”

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“To pair the 2 it completely is sensible. It was sure to occur,” he added.

The 20-year-old star mirrored on how the “Shazam!” franchise, particularly, introduced a distinct tone to the DC movies.

“I feel, in a approach, ‘Shazam!’ did open up the DC Universe as a result of it’s lighthearted and it’s enjoyable,” he stated. “I really feel like we haven’t had a film like that within the DC Universe in a very very long time. I feel attending to have that makes it actually particular.”

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Transferring ahead, Angel is feeling hopeful about the way forward for DC storytelling.

Though “Shazam!” was self-contained, apart from a quick Superman cameo from the neck down, the actor hopes his character is given the alternative to work together with different superheroes.

“Hopefully I get to combine with different characters, however who is aware of?” he shared.

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” is ready to launch in theatres on March 17, 2023.