Zachary Levi‘s once-promising career took a significant downturn in recent years. It left fans and industry insiders alike questioning what went wrong. The actor, who shot to fame with his portrayal of Shazam in the DCU has been going through it.
Throughout his career, he has faced a series of setbacks that have dimmed his star power. Whether it was endorsing Donald Trump or several other reasons Zachary was always under fire. Now, it’s revealed that getting cast as Shazam was a dream come true for the actor. However, it wasn’t as fruitful as he thought it would be.
Zachary Levi’s Fall From Grace Was Hard On The Actor
An insider who has known Zachary for years told The Hollywood Reporter about Zachary Levi’s excitement about the role. When Levi was cast as Shazam, he saw it as a life-changing opportunity. “When he was cast as Shazam, it was literally his dream,” the insider stated.
Levi envisioned himself following in the footsteps of Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, becoming a major Hollywood star. “He thought this was his ticket to being The Rock or Chris Evans,” the insider added. However, despite the success of the first Shazam! film, Levi’s career has not taken the trajectory he had hoped for.
According to the insider, this has made him “bitter” towards Hollywood. Additionally, Levi’s recent film ventures have not been financially successful. His 2023 film, ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’, had one of the worst openings of any DC theatrical release. In addition, his latest project, ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’, was a major box office dud.
Zachary Levi Has Changed His Focus To Faith-Based Projects
Disappointed with the direction of his career, Levi has made a significant change. He has left Los Angeles and relocated to a cattle ranch in Texas. This move reflects a desire to focus on projects that align with his personal values and interests. Moreover, it seems as if he has stopped chasing fame and accepted his life as it is.
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Additionally, Levi has been increasingly drawn to faith-based projects. He starred in the 2021 Christian-themed film ‘American Underdog’ and is set to appear in ‘The Unbreakable Boy’. While Levi has not publicly expressed bitterness about his career setbacks, the insider’s statement suggests that he is disappointed.
The actor’s initial dreams of becoming a major Hollywood star have not materialized. This undoubtedly took a toll on him. Now, it remains to be seen whether Zachary can recover from his recent setbacks. His decision to focus on faith-based projects may lead to new opportunities. However, it will be a challenge for him to regain the momentum he once had in Hollywood.
