Zachary Levi seemingly confirms Dwayne Johnson blocked Shazam 2 post-credit scene

Zachary Levi, who plays DC Universe superhero Shazam in Shazam! and Shazam 2, recently gave a d to rumours about Dwayne Johnson wanting to take over DCU with Black Adam. Dwayne Johnson previously made his DCU debut in 2022 with Black Adam. However, after James Gunn and Peter Safran takeover of DC Studios, Zachary Levi and Dwayne Johnson’s future in DCU seem to be hanging by a thread. 

Taking to Instagram, Levi reposted a report from Wrap, which states that Dwayne Johnson denied plans for Zachary Levi to appear in post-credit scene of Black Adam. Furrmore, report states that re were plans for Justice Society of America, superhero group which first appeared in Black Adam, to appear in post-credits scene of Shazam 2 in order to recruit Shazam. However, Johnson working against decision ended up ruining plans for Shazam! Fury of Gods. 

Levi wrote over screenshot, " truth shall set you free," seemingly confirming report. 

It was reported earlier that Henry Cavill was used by Johnson as a pawn to establish dominance in DC Studios. Cavill first appeared in Black Adam post-credits scene as Superman, and subsequently anunced that he would be returning to role. Sadly, James Gunn and Peter Sarfan taking over DC Studios led to Cavill being axed from Man of Steel character. 

Shazam 2 director wants to leave superhero genre 

David F. Sandberg, who directed both Shazam! and Shazam! Fury of Gods, recently explained that he is leaving superhero genre. He said in a tweet that he would start refocusing on horror genre. Sandberg has successful horror films under his belt such as Annabelle: Creation and Lights Out.