Shazam! Star Commits “Career Suicide” — Or Does He?
As a seasoned gamer and film enthusiast with a knack for unraveling behind-the-scenes drama, I find myself both amused and intrigued by these recent Hollywood tales.
At a Michigan rally on September 28th, Zachary Levi publicly endorsed Donald Trump, stating that such a move would be detrimental to his career in the “extremely liberal” Hollywood and likely prevent him from working again. The audience responded favorably, praising the 44-year-old Shazam! star for his commitment to the MAGA movement. However, there was confusion in Los Angeles, not because Levi was backing a former felon and acknowledged sexual offender, as he has shown support for unconventional figures like Robert Kennedy Jr. for president. Instead, it was due to the belief that Levi’s career had already reached its end, given his recent struggles in Hollywood. For instance, his latest big-screen project, Harold and the Purple Crayon, was a box office flop, and his 2023 superhero movie, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, had one of the least successful openings among all DC theatrical releases. “Even when he landed the role as Shazam, it was a long-held dream for him,” the statement concluded.
As a longtime acquaintance of Levi’s, I can share my perspective. “He had dreams of becoming the next Dwayne Johnson or Chris Evans in Hollywood, but fate didn’t quite align for him, and he carries a sense of bitterness about that.” Contrary to popular belief, Levi no longer resides in Los Angeles; instead, he has established himself on a ranch in vibrant Texas. Recently, his focus has shifted towards faith-based projects, such as the 2021 Christian film “American Underdog” and the upcoming release in February, “The Unbreakable Boy,” where he takes on the role of a father of a child with brittle bone disease. It seems that Levi’s dedication to faith-based productions is becoming increasingly apparent, leading one to question whether his support for Trump and pursuit of a conservative fan base was not merely a bold career move, but a strategic one.
Manson’s Granddaughter Gets Her Day in Court
In 2017, Charles Manson passed away behind bars, however, his kin are still causing chaos within California’s legal system. Recently, a virtual parole hearing for Bruce Davis, who once stood alongside Manson, was disrupted when Sophia Arguelles appeared on screen during the hearing (due to the pandemic, many California parole hearings now take place via video conferencing). It was later revealed that Arguelles was not a journalist as she claimed, but rather the daughter of L.A. Realtor Daniel Arguelles, who has long been asserting himself as Manson’s biological son. Debra Tate, sister of Manson victim Sharon Tate and a longtime advocate for victims in Manson Family proceedings, expressed her concern about this development. “A grandchild is not accountable for their grandfather’s actions, but it’s a blood relative confronting the victims,” said Tate. “It’s unsettling.” Despite attempts to reach Arguelles for comment, no information about the documentary she claims to be working on is readily available. In the end, Davis, who was imprisoned for his involvement in the Manson Family murders of Gary Hinman and Donald Shea, was denied parole.
Guess Who Really Built Megalopolis’ Cityscape?
People have been expressing significant dislike towards Francis Ford Coppola’s film “Megalopolis“. The reasons include its convoluted storyline, its questionable costumes reminiscent of “Guys and Dolls“, confusing dialogue that sounded like Latin, and the intriguing but controversial cityscape designs being the exception. Interestingly, the film’s creator behind these eye-catching urban landscapes is Neri Oxman, a 48-year-old former MIT professor who was once speculated to have dated Brad Pitt and is now married to billionaire Bill Ackman, known for his controversial views on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and recent controversy over Harvard president Claudine Gay’s plagiarism allegations. Oxman herself has faced accusations of citation errors in her Ph.D. dissertation, a matter that rebounded onto her husband during this incident. More recently, Oxman’s lab at MIT received funding from Jeffrey Epstein. Despite these controversies, Coppola collaborated with Oxman on the design of “Megalopolis‘s” futuristic city and even cast her in a minor role. However, it seems that most of Oxman’s performance ended up being edited out, according to Ackman’s social media posts.
This story appeared in the Oct. 9 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.
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2024-10-09 20:25