© Provided by The Hollywood ReporterAdam Brody has spoken at length about what he's missing, and with a Flash-led film about to be released, one can only wonder what would happen if Brody's Barry Allen in a George Miller film made it to the big screen. Justice League. Due to a deadly writers' strike and the loss of the Australian tax credit, the superhero saga disbanded in early 2007 and remains Hollywood's last KB. Story.
Then David F. Shazam from Sandberg! It hit the big screen in 2019, and one of the most exciting aspects of the film was Brody's surprise appearance as Jack Dylan Grazer's super-powered alter ego, Freddie Freeman. Not only is there a perfect cast to choose between the two actors, but it's also possible for Justice League; Deadpool between Brody and DJ Cotrona, who was supposed to play Superman in Miller's canceled film.
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With Shazam. With the Wrath of the Gods sequel now in theaters, Brody finally has the chance to spend some quality time as a superhero, but he's reluctant to say he's actually scratching the itch 16 years ago.
"No, probably not," Brody told The Hollywood Reporter with a laugh. “Well, I guess I scratched my itch. Clear. Possible. But to be honest, I think it has more to do with age than anger level. It's fun and exciting to play in this place like never before. The numbers are staggering and I hope I don't end up with hero stuff.
One of Brody's biggest scenes was in Fury of the Gods, with Rachel Zeigler introducing Anna as Greaser Freddy, Brody's superhero Freddy trying to impress the newcomer to school. In one, Zeigler opens up about his childhood crush on Brody's Gilmore Girls character, Dave Rigalski, whom Zeigler last saw when he was 2 years old. So Brody can't help but be reminded of how technology has introduced his career to a younger generation.
“It's amazing when a work has a good and healthy afterlife… it's the nature of streaming and drinking and technology, and things get remastered and locked down,” says Brody. " We have Nick in Late Night and [Today's Generation] streaming an old show right now, so I'm thankful for that."
Below, in a recent chat with THR , Brody discusses the critical acclaim he received for the plague-free child detective prior to 1994's remake of Wild River .
Yes, we talked about your comeback a few years ago, and it really happened. Did you wish it happened more often or were you sure this time?
I am very confident. These things will continue and multiply. So the first one was so well received, it means a lot to me that they're going to do it again.
© The Hollywood Reporter (LR) Ross Butler as Superhero Eugene, Adam Brody as Superhero Freddy, Grace Carolyn Curry as Superhero Mary, Zachary Levy as Superhero Shazam, Megan Good as Superhero Darla and DJ Cotrona as Superhero Pedro Shazam in Wrath of the GodsFreddy (Jack Dylan Grazer) has been at odds his entire life, so it only makes sense that he'd put his newfound powers to good use. So does the psychology of self-harm make sense to you?
Yes. It's a double thing, and disability, along with the extra liberties that power allows, is a big part of it. But he was also the comic's biggest fan from the start, and probably for the same reason. So I think he's more excited to play in that position than anyone else.
It will be interesting to see how the changes for alpha play out. You often play someone who makes fun of the alpha male. Have you reviewed the detour?
Yes, I'm very proud, but deep down he still feels like a young Freddie. It's a pose that doesn't put me off even in superhero form.
So the future of the DCU and Shazamelli is already unclear, but if that ends, do you think he's finally managed to shake off the superhero itch that began years ago with the Justice League? with dead people
No, probably not. ( Laughter ) Of course. Possible. But to be honest, I think it has more to do with age than anger level. It's fun and exciting to play in this place like never before. The sheer size comes at a cost and I hope I don't run out of superhero stuff. But at the same time, if my interest wanes, it may have more to do with age than being Freddie.
© The Hollywood Reporter Rachel Zeigl Ant and Adam Brody star as superhero Freddy in New Line Cinema's action adventure Shazam. Wrath of the godsThe amazing Rachel Zeigler opened up about her love for Gilmore Girls' Dave Regalski on set, and I realize it's been 20 years since you were on the show. That means Rachel was only two years old when your last episode aired, so she's probably been watching it for the last ten years. Still, Dave's cross-generational appeal, as well as [OK] Seth Cohen's , is something to be aware of.
Yes, it's obvious when a job has a good and healthy afterlife, but I think that's about it. That's the nature of streaming and Bing and technology, so it's all reinvented and driven. I mean, Friends is still big, and it seems like it's been for the show every season, but I wonder how long it's been. Yes, there are friends and I totally turned off Seinfeld . But are we going back to the 80s, 70s, 60s? I like Lucy, do people see double? I don't know if we have Nick in the night , and [the current generation] have streaming old shows now, so I'm grateful for that.
Not long ago, I interviewed a 20-year-old actor named Phil Stewart, and he seemed to know me quite well. So I found the clip and turned on the video of Seth Cohen crying in a comic book store . Maybe 9 years.
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And as weird as it sounds, that interview made me feel like I was running late. Have you experienced this?
Oh, a lot! I have small children and small people grow to their full size very quickly. Obviously they age differently after that, but those first 20 years are good. Shailene Woodley was at the start of The O.C. She was a teenager at heart, and now that she's clearly a womanizer, that's not a prime indicator of my timing. ( laughs ) . But if asked if I feel old, the answer is yes.
I try to make it fun for both of us.
But I'm still in a place where I feel good. Still didn't disappoint.
Only one button for Shazam. Was it a memorable day on the rooftop with Rachel, Helen Mirren and Lucy Liu?
Yes, it reminds me of Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder's iconic attic meeting of alter egos in Superman , and it's probably the scene I most associate with both films. So I enjoy acting more.
So I was talking to radio hush guys and I didn't realize you were part of the vocal tribute to Wes Craven in Scream (2022). Have you made up your mind about Wes and Scream 4 yet? Or did they ask you when they took over the franchise?
They asked when they accepted the franchise and I think my answer contradicts theirs. I was in the film and met [Wes] briefly. I definitely know that he is a legend and I deserve it. I saw him and all, but I don't remember that we were ever together. So the bottom line is, I didn't feel like working with him and I had very few reports on [Radio Silence].
Did you send an iPhone voice memo in their honor?
Yes yes.
© The Hollywood Reporter by Sophie Nellis and Adam Brody at Kid DetectiveSo I'm sorry that a few years ago I was offered to do Detective Child and rejected it entirely as a children's film. But a few months later I saw it and instantly regretted my earlier decision. It is one of the most pleasant surprises of your career.
YES! To be honest, being on set [was a huge surprise] because the director and I had to travel a long way to do it. Evan Morgan totally believed it, and after fourth or fifth grade I thought it wasn't going to happen. So being on set was also surreal and a lot of fun. And it's so satisfying to put it together the way we always hoped, the way we wanted. And then, slowly but surely, getting people to respond is a dream come true.
Have you and Evan Morgan talked about doing other things together, in that world or separately?
Yes, we spoke on Friday. We talk weekly to find out what happens next.
Ben McKenzie , your former OC employee, is currently waging war against cryptocurrencies. When you hear it, it refers to someone you remember. Are you following?
Yes, but he doesn't always talk about monetary policy. It was and is very political. He is an economist and comes from a highly educated family. So he's a very smart and serious guy. Cryptographic abilities were invisible when we worked together, but they followed. Not out of character for me.
So you've rediscovered the wild side of the river .
Yeah, I think it was on HBO every day after school for ten years, and I definitely saw it.
Are you a David Strathairn character? Is there such an analogue?
There are analogues. So even though the characters are different, the comparison is Kevin Bacon. I am the threat. It's still a race to transport hostages to Canada, but has a different character.
And what can you tell me about [Emmy Award-winning Guardian writer] Cord Jefferson's project?
I play a big Hollywood producer, a brilliant producer over the top, I would say. Jeffrey Wright's character wrote a book and [my character] wanted to make the book a film. Several producers wrote a book that was part of a musical written by Jeffery's character as a joke, and it became a hit. And since he wasn't trying to build a bomb, he wrote something popular. And now I really enjoy it. I'm a huge Jeffrey Wright fan, so I was a little excited to work with him.
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Shazam: Wrath of the Gods is in theaters now. This interview has been edited for length and clarity .
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