Shazam! and Euphoria are two initiatives I’ve by no means thought of on the similar time, as a result of they couldn’t be extra totally different. Nevertheless, each have turn into main elements of the zeitgeist and had nice impacts on audiences. Seems, Jack Dylan Grazer, who performs Freddy Freeman in Shazam! and its sequel Fury of the Gods, truly needed to decide between the 2 initiatives. He ended up turning down a task in Euphoria so he may be part of the DC universe, and he defined why he’s “glad” he handed on the hit HBO drama.
Whereas speaking about how Jack Dylan Grazer auditioned for and didn’t get elements in initiatives like Mid90s and Metropolis on Hearth, he additionally introduced up a task that he had secured however then needed to step away from. The younger actor went into element about nearly being Ashtray on Euphoria, however then handed on it due to Shazam! on the Zach Sang Present, saying:
I used to be speculated to do Euphoria. I used to be supposed to try this Ashtray on Euphoria. I didn’t do it as a result of I did Shazam, and I’m so glad about that.
It’s actually wild to suppose that Ashtray was nearly performed by Jack Dylan Grazer, as a result of Javon Walton is that character in my thoughts, and Grazer is Freddy. The Shazam! star went on to clarify why he was glad he turned down the provide to affix the Euphoria forged, saying:
I’m so glad as a result of he died, or didn’t he die? So I don’t need it. Freddie Freeman won’t ever die! If he dies, dude, I’ll be pissed. If Freddie Freeman dies, then I’ll be like, ‘Ought to’ve [done] Euphoria,’ after which I’ll remorse every thing.
He’s proper, form of, Ashtray does seemingly die in Season 2 of Euphoria. To recap: Walton’s character and Fez have been caught by the FBI within the finale. There’s a shootout within the condominium, and Ash finally ends up with a crimson dot on his head, the digital camera turns away and we hear a gunshot. So, whereas it appears protected to imagine he’s now not alive, Ashtray’s survival is likely one of the largest questions on Euphoria’s second season.
One character who’s 100% not useless although is Freddy Freeman. Grazer went on to speak about how a lot he loves Shazam!, and the way badly he needed to be within the DC universe. The younger actor even stated he grew up with DC, and that Batman was his “favourite dude” rising up. It additionally looks like the It star has a blast making these films and loves his castmates. Additionally, he’s additionally good for Freddy, in the event you watch one interview with Jack Dylan Grazer that time will turn into abundantly clear as a result of they’re each lovable, chatty, humorous guys.
It looks like every thing labored out the best way it was speculated to relating to Jack Dylan Grazer selecting between Shazam! and Euphoria. Whereas Javon Walton is the proper individual to play Ashtray, Grazer has gone on to show he is likely one of the hilarious scene-stealers of the Shazam! films. To not point out, “Freddie Freeman won’t ever die,” in line with the actor, so the choice to go along with the DC film gave him a personality that has lasted longer (so far as we all know), and there’ll at all times be an opportunity for him to reprise the function in upcoming DC initiatives.
You’ll be able to see Jack Dylan Grazer return as Freddy Shazam! Fury of the Gods when the film hits theaters on March 15, you can even take a look at his efficiency within the first Shazam! in addition to Walton’s efficiency in Euphoria with an HBO Max subscription.
