Shazam 2 Writer Confirms Gay Main Character

2019's Shazam! introduced the Shazam Family to the big screen, and with it came representation in many forms, and its upcoming DCU sequel, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, will continue that practice.

From the family being a loving foster family, a dynamic not often focused on in media about the foster system, to Freddie needing a crutch but that not being his only — or even most prominent — character trait, Shazam! highlighted various underrepresented groups in healthy and non-toxic ways.

With Shazam 2 on the horizon and just a few weeks away, fans can get excited to see more of these representative stories in theaters soon. Not only will the film continue the family dynamics introduced in its predecessor, but also it will introduce another piece of representation, which was hinted at in the 2019 movie.

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