Zachary Levi’s Alleged Trump Endorsement: A Reaction to Not Becoming the Next Rock or Chris Evans

Fans were left feeling disheartened last month when Zachary Levi expressed his support for Trump. His gradual shift towards the right had been apparent for some time, but this endorsement felt like the final straw. Levi transitioned from a beloved figure in geek culture to one with little support.

For DC enthusiasts, it was particularly infuriating to hear Levi reference Shazam, the superhero role he portrayed, while praising the controversial Trump, who has faced serious legal accusations. “I just wanted to provide some context on why Shazam is here discussing these issues,” he remarked at a rally in Michigan, as if he had sole ownership of the character.

The Shazam franchise underperformed with its sequel, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, leading some to speculate that this setback may have prompted Levi to align more closely with the MAGA movement. It’s worth noting that there was a time when he publicly criticized Trump!

A recent revelation shared with The Hollywood Reporter suggests that this career turbulence might have contributed to his endorsement. An insider, familiar with Levi for years, revealed that he felt disgruntled over his diminishing star power in superhero films. “Getting cast as Shazam was a dream come true for him,” they shared. “He imagined this role would catapult him to the heights of fame enjoyed by stars like The Rock or Chris Evans. Unfortunately, that stardom hasn’t materialized, and it left him feeling resentful.”

Levi himself termed his support for Trump as “career suicide,” acknowledging the left-leaning nature of Hollywood, yet that reasoning is meeting skepticism. Whoopi Goldberg, who is no stranger to Trump controversies, confronted Levi during an October 1 episode of The View. She pointed out, “Hollywood has historically harbored a significant right-leaning presence,” and clarified, “The reality is that very few individuals face repercussions for their Republican beliefs. Look at Jon Voight or Dennis Quaid—they’re both still working. This narrative is just another layer of nonsense; it’s simply unfounded.”

It appears Levi’s remarks might be a classic case of playing the victim, a common practice among some conservative figures. Furthermore, he seems to be fully embracing a right-wing persona. As reported by the Hollywood Reporter, Levi has relocated to Texas and his forthcoming film, The Unbreakable Boy, aligns with faith-driven themes popular among MAGA supporters. It looks like Levi is banking on garnering the right-wing audience to reclaim his former fame. Meanwhile, his Shazam character feels definitively lost. Perhaps embodying the core values of his character would have served him better?