Zachary Levi Reportedly “Bitter” His DC Role in Shazam Didn't Make Him Next Chris Evans Or The Rock

[stewie_e]

Zachary Levi reportedly thought that his Shazam role would be “his ticket to being The Rock or Chris Evans”

“But it didn’t happen for him, and he’s bitter about that”

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- DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 11, 2024
Zachary Levi, 44, is allegedly “bitter” his career didn't pan out the way

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[quixotomy]

As much as I can't stand him, I understand how he might feel in this case - it's kind of inevitable when you compare yourself to people in the same field as you/who do the same thing as you.

As a barely related example, I've just found out some fandom drama of my own about people being being 'divas' because of their success as fanfiction writers, and others being bitter about it so while on one hand shit like this is funny to me, I also get it.

Fuck him for his Trump support tho, forever and always. Stupid bitches, the both of them.

[fluffybb]

He was the lead in a successful show that ran for five seasons, starred in several high-budget films, and if you check his Wikipedia, you’ll see he’s worked consistently. He’s far from being a failure in Hollywood. So, what’s there to be bitter about? Yet, he complained about being broke during COVID. Like many Trump supporters, he’s frustrated that life didn’t turn out “fair” for him. He had the privilege and opportunities but threw them away, and now he’s consumed by anger and resentment, pointing fingers at others instead of taking responsibility for his own choices.

[quixotomy]

Like many Trump supporters, he’s frustrated that life didn’t turn out “fair” for him. He had the privilege and opportunities but threw them away, and now he’s consumed by anger and resentment, pointing fingers at others instead of taking responsibility for his own choices.

Well, yeah, he's a shitty person and that's what they tend to do!

He’s far from being a failure in Hollywood. So, what’s there to be bitter about?

idk but it seems to me Hollywood is an insane microcosmic bubble of general late stage capitalism, greed, insecurity and a perversion of the American dream where if you're not on top all the time, you're considered a failure.

[fluffybb]

I believe the real issue isn’t Hollywood itself, but rather the underlying frustration of white male entitlement and the fear of failure. When their privilege doesn’t automatically guarantee success, they tend to shift the blame onto others instead of confronting their own shortcomings. It’s a common pattern-rather than recognizing that the world is changing and privilege alone isn’t enough, they lash out, blaming society, marginalized groups, or the system itself for their perceived failures.

[jojito]

Exactly. I don't feel bad for him at all. This entitled jerk was stupid with his money and expectations and that's no one elses fault.

Considering his turn to being maga, I'm glad he didn't get the career he wanted.

[mylittlehipster]

Got to be on Broadway, too, an opportunity many people would KILL for

[sihaya09]

Seriously, the man has had more success than most actors ever taste. He was co-lead in a huge Disney franchise too. Like, invest your money and shut up, asshole.

[moirasrose]

Right? Being a lead in a popular Disney film is going to keep him employed for years to come, even with his shitty views.

Look at James Woods. Anytime Hades shows up in a game or the park monologue, they get him in the booth.

[tlovesdolphin]

He wants that "big money" and recognition. It's not about jobs. It's about the fame. He didn't get a big enough fame boost, so now he's crying.