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Geoff Johns to co-write Shazam script

Posted August 19, 2009 by Matthew Price Comment on this article

Writer/actor Bill Birch and comic book author Geoff Johns have been hired to write a script for a film adaptation of “Shazam!” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

“Shazam!” is the story of young Billy Batson, who turns into the superhero Captain Marvel when he says the word “Shazam!” Shazam, the wizard who gives Billy his powers, is also an acronym for the heroes whose powers Captain Marvel bears: the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and the speed of Mercury.

Johns was also recently announced as a writer and producer on the film adaptation of DC Comics’ “Flash.”

- Matt Price