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New Line Picks Peter Segal to Direct Shazam!

Segal to Helm Shazam! Movie

By , About.com Guide

April 13, 2006 - According to The Hollywood Reporter, New Line Cinema has tapped Peter Segal (The Longest Yard)to direct Shazam! based on the DC Comics' comic book series.

Segal will direct and produce the film. There's no word yet on who will star in the lead role of Billy Batson, the young man who becomes Captain Marvel whenever he says Shazam!

Segal, a frequent collaborator of Adam Sandler's, has the big screen adaptation of Get Smart (set to star Steve Carell) in the works.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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