Fans van de fictieve superheld Captain Marvel wachten al jaren op hun 'Shazam-film' met Peter Segal (Get Smart) in de regisseursstoel. In januari zag het er nog naar uit dat het project definitief van de baan was, maar in een interview met Cinefools zegt schrijver Bill Birch nu dat hij er alle vertrouwen in heeft dat zijn scenario (dat hij samen met Geoff Johns schreef) zal verfilmd worden.

"Geoff and I are in the thick of it, creating a kickass update that still honors the lore that's been created in over 50 years of Marvel storylines. (...) The way the story is shaking out, Geoff and I see this not as 'dark' as Dark Knight but definitely as cool. It'll probably end up with a PG-13 rating. Tonally I think it's important to successfully find the balance of comedy and danger in the story. That’s a major aspect I’m focusing on. Frankly hitting the right tone is what’s going to either get this made or keep it in development hell."

Of deze PG13-rating ook betekent dat Dwayne Johnson de rol van Black Adam zal vertolken (een gerucht dat al een tijdje de ronde doet)?

"I know that Pete Segal and Dwayne have a relationship that was solidified when Pete directed Get Smart. As far as him being committed? I'm sure it'll all depend on the script. That being the case I don't write with anyone in mind."