LIGHTS OUT Director David F. Sandberg Reportedly In Talks To Helm The SHAZAM Movie

LIGHTS OUT Director David F. Sandberg Reportedly In Talks To Helm The SHAZAM Movie

Looks like we finally have some movement of the long-in-development Shazam movie, as a new report indicates that Swedish filmmaker David F. Sandberg is in negotiations to step behind the camera.

By MarkCassidy - Feb 17, 2017 12:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Shazam
Though we've known that a Shazam movie was in the works for a good while now (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has been attached to star as Black Adam for years), there hasn't been any word on who might be in line to helm the picture... until now.

According to The Wrap, David F. Sandberg is in talks to direct for New Line, though they make no mention of how far discussions have progressed. Sandberg made his feature debut with the creepy horror flick Lights Out last year, and he's also set to direct horror sequel, Annabel 2.

Though we still don't know who will actually portray Shazam, AKA Captain Marvel, Dwayne Jonson will play Black Adam in the film, as well as in a spin-off for the villain which is also in development at New Line.

Until we get official word on this it'll have to remain a rumor, but if it does turn out to be legit, what do you think of our (possible) Shazam director?
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Highflyer
Highflyer - 2/17/2017, 1:00 PM
I'll die happy if I find out Mel Gibson is officially directing Suicide Squad 2.
Pathogen
Pathogen - 2/17/2017, 1:02 PM
@Highflyer - Why? Waller can totally take...their FREEEEDOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMM





badum pshhhh
DonDave
DonDave - 2/17/2017, 1:00 PM
Sweet
Highflyer
Highflyer - 2/17/2017, 1:00 PM
I'm surprised they haven't announced the casting of Shazam (if they have cast him already)
GhostDog
GhostDog - 2/17/2017, 1:03 PM
Lights Out wasn't too good. But maybe his pitch was good for Shazam.
P862010
P862010 - 2/17/2017, 1:03 PM
lights out was pretty good not sure how he will do with a more family friendly shazam tho
UltronPrime
UltronPrime - 2/17/2017, 1:04 PM
But still no flash director lol
Spider2YBanana
Spider2YBanana - 2/17/2017, 1:04 PM
The DCEU is just full ups and and downs lol
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 2/17/2017, 1:04 PM
My pick for Shazam, Owain Yeoman of the Mentalist.

Man, really enjoyed that show, but seemed to be the only person who watched it. Went on for one season too many.
PrinceAwesome
PrinceAwesome - 2/17/2017, 1:06 PM
@SimplyAz - Isn't he already in Supergirl?
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 2/17/2017, 1:08 PM
@PrinceAwesome -

Yeah, shame he had quite a small role.

Would have been a good Superman, even resembles the art of Alex Ross

Owlman88
Owlman88 - 2/17/2017, 1:43 PM
@SimplyAz - [frick] yeah! I've always thought of him when I watched The Mentalist
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 2/17/2017, 1:59 PM
@Owlman88 -

Shame that they kept it going for another two seasons, had the perfect ending when Patrick killed Red John.
Also didn't like the romance between Patrick and Lisbon as I always felt like they had a brotherly sisterly relationship.

Would love to see Simon Baker in a comic movie.
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