David F. Sandberg Shuts Down Shazam Story Rumors

Shazam director David F. Sandberg went on to his social media account to debunk story rumors for the movie, after a fan went on to state as fact that Sandberg’s Shazam origin story will be based off of the Geoff Johns’ New 52 story, simply using the known information of the characters being confirmed for the film. 

Sandberg went on to Tweet “I find it helpful sometimes to have more info than a few character names” in regards to fans speculating on storyline the movie will end up telling. He also goes on to talk on how he’s all for sharing behind the scenes stuff of the movie, but believes more detail will only create more arguments.

https://twitter.com/typedbyme/status/947856740405661696

Not to stop you from having an opinion about something that doesn’t exist yet, it’s the internet after all, but as I designate a movie the obligatory Best/Worst Ever!! I find it helpful sometimes to have more info than a few character names. https://t.co/jqDZg7mvbN

— David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) January 1, 2018

If it was up to me I’d share a ton of behind the scenes stuff as it’s happening since I’m all about that. Concept art, characters, sets, etc. I doubt it would stifle negative discussion though. More details only means more to argue about. https://t.co/BZTrqcnXfG

— David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) January 1, 2018

Sandberg even went on to joke on skipping production and going straight into reshoots, when responding to a fan who joked on hearing how Shazam is unwatchable, because there’s no footage.

https://twitter.com/MichaelBuckelew/status/947905070070468610

We’re smart about it though. We’ve decided to skip production and just go straight to reshoots to save money. https://t.co/3ciQfUCic6

— David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) January 1, 2018