Last week it was announced that Zachary Levi would put on the cape for Warner Bros.‘ Shazam! based on the classic DC Comics character. But, the question remained, who would play Billy Batson, the kid who gains the power to turn into the hero? We have our answer as it’s been announced that Asher Angel is taking on the role.

Asher is primarily known for his role as Jonah Beck on the television show Andi Mack in his rather short career. At 15 years old, he’s the perfect age the play the character who is usually portrayed in his early teens. This is a case of an actor being cast to play someone about their age and seems like it’ll be a solid choice. Also great is that Asher looks like someone who could turn into Levi when he gets older.

Shazam! is based on the comic series and follows a boy named Billy Batson who can transform in a superhero by speaking the word “Shazam!” The word is an acronym for Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury.

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