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Zachary Levi must have really hoped that Shazam! was his ticket to the A-list category. However, his career appears to be going nowhere after the failure of the superhero film’s sequel and a couple of other failed films. His latest theatrical release,Harold and the Purple Crayon, is projected to become another disastrous entry from the actor.
Levi had a promising career beginning, starring as Chuck Bartowski in the cult action comedyChuck. He also landed the famous gig of voicing Flynn Rider in Disney’sTangledand he was even nominated for a Tony Award for his Broadway performance inShe Loves Me.
Fans Express Concern Over Zachary Levi’s Fall From Grace
Fans are always concerned when the career of an actor is going off the rails and they even come together for certain actors, likeJohnny Depp. The latest social media discussion is aboutZachary Levi‘s sinking career, after the actor’s promising comeback inShazam!in 2019. Things went downhill quickly for the actor after his DCEU debut.
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Levi’s poor choice of films was only one of the problems that began to doom his career. Some of the actions of the actor whenShazam! Fury of the Godscame out can only be best described as cringe. In a series of X posts, Levi allegedly blamed the marketing of the film andthe Snyder fansfor his film’s failure (via Deadline).
One of his social media posts also seemed to blameDwayne Johnsonfor meddling with things inShazam! 2(via THR). He was also literally begging fans to choose to see his DC sequel in theaters over Keanu Reeves’John Wickin theaters (via X). Levi’s conservative politics also didn’t sit well with him as his opinions have often rubbed a section of fans the wrong way.
Fans on X agreed that the actor’s career is definitely spiraling out of control. Some fans shared that his choice of roles could be one of the reasons for his downfall. Others expressed genuine concern for him, especially since he voiced one of their favorite animated character Flynn Rider. Some of the fan reactions read:
We have never witnessed a down fall this badpic.twitter.com/gNcHMoMrsi
Wait HE VOICED RIDER??? Ye he fell off
I was at a Fan Expo last year and literally NO one was ever in his line each time I walked pastpic.twitter.com/2hBzzehEmO
i am still puzzled why they decided to cast zachary levi, an adult man, as the main character of an adaptation about a child with a magic crayon. no kid that likes that book is gonna wanna see that.
From Chuck to this, what a fall down…
However, X might be a little too premature in declaring his career is over. Levi can still make a comeback to mainstream films with one solid success but the circumstances of the film business should also favor him.
Zachary Levi’s New Movie Has Become Another Disappointment
Zachary Levi’s recent release is the movie adaptation/sequel of the children’s book,Harold and the Purple Crayon. According toDeadline, the film is projected to complete its three-day opening weekend with a mere $6 million. The film has a budget of $40 million which means the films should probably earn $80 million at the box office to achieve break-even.
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However, it comes behind several other films in theaters and did not even crack the Top 5 in theaters. Deadpool & Wolverine, Twisters, Trap, Despicable Me 4, and Inside Out 2, in their 8th weekend, were still ahead of Levi’s new film. His films have been slipping even before the Shazam! sequel came out.
His 2021 filmThe Mauritanianonly earned $7.5 million against a $14 million budget. His faith-based filmAmerican Underdogalso failed at the box office.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
