Gal Gadot’s Shazam 2 Cameo Plagued By Scheduling Conflicts, Sparks Controversy

Discover The Controversies Surrounding Gal Gadot’s Cameo In Shazam! Fury Of The Gods As Scheduling Conflicts Hindered Her Appearance.

By Akshay Sharma
May 31,2023
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Despite Gal Gadot’s tenure as Wonder Woman coming to a close, she made a final appearance as the iconic superhero in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Warner Bros. heavily promoted Gadot’s cameo in the sequel, although she only appeared in two scenes.

Schedule Conflicts Impacted Gal Gadot’s Cameo

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According to Entertainment Weekly, schedule conflicts prevented Gal Gadot from filming her Wonder Woman cameo alongside the rest of the Shazam! Fury of the Gods cast. Lead actor Zachary Levi mentioned Gadot’s busy filming schedule, which required the use of a body double for her scenes in the movie. Despite the challenges, the crew seamlessly incorporated her footage into the final cut.

Uncertain Future for Gal Gadot In The DC Extended Universe

Director Denies Deepfake Allegations Over Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Cameo In Shazam 2

While rumors of Gadot’s cameo being deep faked were debunked, the difficulties in capturing her material for Shazam! Fury of the Gods highlight the challenges faced. Although Gadot is expected to appear as Wonder Woman in The Flash, her future as Diana Prince in the DC Extended Universe remains uncertain as DC Studios undergoes a new era of storytelling under co-CEO James Gunn. The inclusion of Gadot in upcoming projects like Paradise Lost and the future of the Justice League remains unclear.