Helen Mirren to play main villain in ‘Shazam!’ sequel

English actress Helen Mirren has joined the cast of DC comics adaptation “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” as Hespera, the villainous daughter of the god Atlas.

The sequel sees practically the entire team behind 2019’s “Shazam!” reprising their roles, including stars Asher Angel and Zachary Levi.

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” is written by Henry Gayden and directed by David F. Sandberg.

Mirren’s role is somewhat mysterious as Hespera does not have a clear equivalent from the DC comics. Mirren is no stranger to action-packed franchises. She played an assassin in 2010’s “RED” and 2013’s “RED 2.”

Furthermore, she is set to appear in “F9: The Fast Saga,” reprising her role as Magdalene “Queenie” Shaw and

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods” is set to debut in June 2023.