Earlier this year, Zachary Levi finally got the starring role as a superhero he’s long deserved in DC’s delightful Shazam! But Zachary Levi is a real life comic book nerd, and Shazam (or Captain Marvel, if you prefer) is neither the first comic book role he played nor is it the role he originally wanted. Once upon a time, Zachary Levi really wanted to play Deadpool. Speaking about his desire to be the Merc with a Mouth, Zachary Levi said:
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