![]() ![]() You've got that athletic feeling, you’re ready for action with your hands in fists and just this kind of I'm ready feeling. They would grab stills of runners when they're about to run.” That was really cool, looking at those. Look at the photos of athletes because that was what comic book artists were using for their illustrations. He's like, “You've got to look at Olympic athletes and their physicality. I grew up watching the ‘ Batman: The Animated Series’ and ‘ Justice League.’ I wanted to look like a superhero and I wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Why is this feeling so complicated? I know it's not, but I grew up looking at comic books. I was talking to someone in our costume department and I was like, this is my first day on set, and I don't know how to stand. So, definitely getting to explore playing a superhero and then nerd out and have the kind of thoughts of, how do I pose my body when I'm flying or standing, and how is this different from when I'm human? That was really fun. I'm able to land from a crazy high height and do a fun superhero landing. I'm able to flip upside down while flying and do all sorts of fun stuff, thanks to the harness. It feels like the harness is a superpower in a way because I put it on and suddenly I'm able to fly. I really love being in the stunt harness. I guess it was a level up for the human form of our characters too because we got to ride unicorns this time around and have a lot of action going on even in our human forms. MF: What was it like for you to finally wear the costume and perform some of your own stunts in the action sequences? Related Article: Zachary Levi Talks 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' and Playing a Superhero Cotrona as Super Hero Pedro in New Line Cinema’s action adventure 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods,' a Warner Bros. (L to R) Meagan Good as Super Hero Darla, Grace Caroline Currey as Super Hero Mary and D.J. But yeah, the explanation was just that I'm the oldest and I'm an adult, and there you go. ![]() Let's have you be responsible for her human form, and her superhero form.” That was the best for me as an actor because I got to really plot out who Mary is through and through and be responsible for that continuity. I had a wonderful time getting to play Mary's dramatic moments and then getting to play the entirety of her in her superhero form. I think also technically speaking, when you have an adult actress playing the human form, it does visually get a little tricky when you have two adults playing the same role. But I will say, if you were going to have any of the kids do it, she’s the only one that makes sense because she’s the oldest, she is an adult. So it was actually pretty comic book accurate to have me doing both. GCC: I mean, technically speaking, and I think comic book wise, Mary didn't visually change a whole ton when she was Mary Marvel in her comic book run. MF: Was it ever explained to you why the decision was made for you to be the only actor playing both your character and their superhero counterpart? (L to R) Ross Butler as Super Hero Eugene and Grace Caroline Currey as Super Hero Mary in New Line Cinema’s action adventure 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods,' a Warner Bros. That was another moment of, is this real? I think it didn't feel real until I was in fittings and actually putting a costume on and looking at myself in the mirror and going, I don't know what's happening, but it's happening and I'm here. But then also getting to be told, not only was I coming back for the sequel, but that I was going to get to be in the suit as well. Obviously, we have a massive cast and getting everyone's schedules together was wild. Grace Caroline Currey: I mean, quite a few years had passed and every year that passed I feel like our whole cast would say, “Has anyone heard anything? Are we going to get a sequel? When is it happening?” So finally I got the call that we were going to get a sequel, it was happening, and it was a very long awaited phone call. Moviefone: To begin with, when did you learn that you would not only be returning for the ‘Shazam!’ sequel to play Mary Bromfield but that you would also be playing the character in her superhero form? You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interview with Grace Caroline Currey about ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods.’ Grace Caroline Currey attends the World Premiere of 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' in Westwood, CA. ![]()
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