While Zachary Levi clearly has an important role to play in Shazam, it’s noteworthy that the production seems to be making a priority of assembling its young cast first.
Presumably it would be easier to cast the adult characters first, given that there is a wider selection of performers in the industry with accessible established work, but it’s interesting that David S. Sandberg is making sure the film locks in its kid cast first.
In addition To Asher Angel, Ian Chen, and Jovan Armand, earlier this month we learned that the production has also cast IT star Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman – Billy’s best friend – and Annabelle: Creation actress Grace Fulton.