- The film was originally a film about the encounter and conflict between Shazam and Black Adam, but the producer decided to split the film into two original films.
- In the fight in the toy store, Billy Batson ran across a huge piano keyboard. The plot is based on the 1988 movie "The Big Shot."
- When Shazam wears a cloak, he also has a tiger on his buckle. This is a tribute to his ally in the comics, Mr. Tawky Tawny, the magic tiger.
- During the casting process, more than 100 actors auditioned. Zachary Levy originally auditioned for the adult version of Freddy.
- Before the filming started, Zachary Levi and Arthur Anqi rehearsed together. Zachary Levi will observe and they will talk together.
- Shazam’s suit was very tight, and the designers made ten identical clothes.
- Most of Shazam's nicknames in the film were invented by screenwriter Henry Gaydon.
Shazam! behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
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Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Chosen one.
[Shazam turns around and sees Sivana]
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: The so-called perfect man. Pure of heart. Flawless in every way.
[Sivana looks at Shazam's costume]
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: What made you so worthy?
Shazam: I'm sorry, can I help, can I help... Do you want an autograph or something?
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Give me your power.
[Sivana removes his sunglasses, revealing the Eye of Sin as his right eye]
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: Or die.
Shazam: Oh, snap! You're like, a bad guy, right? Okay. Okay, okay, okay, look. Before this gets really stupid for you, you should know that I'm basically invincible. So you...
[Sivana punches Shazam in the stomach before doing an uppercut that sends him flying upward and crashing on a police car]
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: The weapons of man draw no blood from our kind.
[Sivana zaps two police officers on his left]
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: The only thing that extinguishes magic... is magic. Time to transfer your power to me.
[Shazam suddenly punches Sivana in the crotch]
Shazam: Oh, ho ho ho ho! Oh, you didn't see that one coming, did you, grandpa? Them's street rules.
[Shazam throws a punch at Sivana, but Sivana catches his fist and grabs him by the throat. He then flies up in the air with Shazam]
Shazam: Okay, okay, okay, okay. I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I never should've punched you in the nuts like that. That was totally my bad! We can talk about this!
Dr. Thaddeus Sivana: You grovel like a child.
Shazam: That's because I am one. I-I'm a kid! You don't wanna hurt a kid, do you?
[Sivana punches Shazam down back to the city]
Shazam: I believe I can fly! I believe I can fly! I believe I can fly! Freddy said if I believe I can fly, then I can fly! So I believe! I believe! I believe! Okay.
[Shazam does a Superman flying pose]
Shazam: Superman! Superman! What arm is it? Why am I not flying? Please, I don't wanna die!
[Shazam closes his eyes before crashing on the road below. He then opens his eyes and discovers that he is floating]
Shazam: I'm floating!
[Shazam gets hit by a truck and falls off the freeway. Several drivers get out of their cars to see where Shazam fell, but he rises up]
Shazam: I can fly!
[Shazam is attacked by Sivana]
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[Billy arrives at his mother's apartment and knocks on the door]
Billy's Mom: Just a second.
[she opens the door]
Billy's Mom: Hey, look, I'm late for work already, all right? We don't need any magazines or whatever. Thanks, though.
Billy Batson: Oh, I'm not. You probably don't recognize me, but...
[Billy shows her his compass keychain]
Billy Batson: I found my way home. Mom. It's me.
Billy's Mom: Oh, God. Is it?
[Billy nods, then approaches to hug her, but she stops him]
Billy's Mom: Um... hang on.
[she closes the door]
Billy Batson: That wasn't Dad, was it?
Billy's Mom: No. Listen, son... It's really you, huh?
Billy Batson: I didn't mean to run away. You know that, right? I let go, but it was by accident.
Billy's Mom: Yeah, no. I know, yeah. I saw you.
Billy Batson: What?
Billy's Mom: I saw you after. So, it was never your fault. Look, I was 17, okay? And my daddy kicked me out. And your dad just decided not to be a part of anything. And I was hurting, and I was screwed up.
[pause]
Billy's Mom: Look, it's just once I saw you with the police, I realized they could do a better job taking care of you than I ever will. But you're good, right? I mean, you landed on your feet. Because, I mean, you look real good. It's just... now is not a really good time for me, Bill.
Billy Batson: All I wanted to do is... let you know I'm doing good, but I have to get back to my real family. Here.
[Billy gives her his keychain]
Billy's Mom: What's this?
Billy Batson: You might need it more than me.
[Billy walks away]