Zachary Levi Is Finally Being Honest By Supporting Trump

I've worked as a bartender in several Broadway theaters for nearly sixteen years. Certain shows enforce strict seating policies, and one of those was The Elephant Man, featuring Bradley Cooper. This production consistently began on time with no delays. I was instructed to stop serving drinks at precisely 8 PM, and there was no way to bend that rule—unless you happened to be Zachary Levi.

One evening at the performance, Levi arrived later than expected. It wasn't that he had just gotten to the theater; he had actually been there for a while! The reason for his tardiness was that he took the time to greet and chat with many of the staff members. He was mingling with ushers, security personnel, and box office clerks, taking a moment to catch up. Having starred in a Broadway musical the previous year, he had formed friendships with the people working behind the scenes.

He was given the opportunity to socialize, and the performance began later than it typically does. I was astonished, not only by the fact that the event permitted such interaction but also that a famous person was mingling with ordinary attendees like us. That's quite unusual for the theater. It's not that celebrities are always distant, but many are given private spaces to retreat to during intermissions so they can avoid mingling with others, including staff. Levi, however, took a different approach. I thought to myself, "Hey, Chuck’s a cool guy."

At that time, Levi wasn't a major celebrity. He had appeared in numerous projects, including some notable roles on TV. However, he wasn't widely recognized by the general public. I'm not sure if his fame has grown since then. What I do know is that he was gaining some recognition and was working to build his brand. His popularity took a significant leap with the release of "Shazam" in 2019, which many viewed as a much-needed boost for DC during its Snyderverse period.

Levi transitioned from portraying a young superhero to taking on the role of Kurt Warner, the Evangelical Christian NFL player. While it's common for actors to shift to faith-oriented films later in their careers, he made this choice quite early on. Despite his involvement in this genre, he clarified on Twitter that he doesn't identify as religious. "I don't consider myself a Christian in a traditional sense. I believe in the boundless love of a higher power that permeates everything," the actor shared on social media.

A follow-up to Shazam came out in 2023 and ended up being one of the significant commercial and critical disappointments for the DC Universe. There were external influences at play, such as the ongoing reboot of the universe, which left Shazam's role unclear. The lingering effects of COVID also kept many moviegoers from returning to theaters. Despite these factors, the film fell flat, and Zachary Levi struggled to cope with its poor reception, leading to a decline in his public image ever since.

Levi has openly expressed his backing for Robert Kennedy Jr., the former presidential candidate known for his controversial comments. Unfortunately, RFK's run for the presidency has been a significant disappointment, and he has no one to blame but himself. Now, both he and Levi have decided to support Trump.

"I won’t take up too much of your time, but I wanted to explain why I’m here discussing these topics," Levi shared at a Trump rally in Michigan. "I was raised in a Christian conservative household, which shaped my views. My parents started as Kennedy Democrats and eventually became Reagan Republicans, and they instilled in me a critical attitude toward both the government and unchecked industry."

Two points are particularly noticeable right away. First, it seems like his claims of disbelief in Christianity were insincere! Perhaps it’s simply easier for him to express his true feelings now. Second, referencing Shazam, which is his most significant achievement so far, feels a bit pathetic. It doesn’t relate to anything he’s currently talking about or doing. It comes across as a more lackluster version of Troy McClure’s classic “You might remember me” moments.

Levi's decline seems to have happened quickly. For a while, we were willing to overlook his flaws. However, he’s now being upfront about his true self. Playing the "nice guy" role was effective for a long time, but it didn’t translate into audiences showing up for Shazam 2 or Harold And The Purple Crayon. So, what else can he do but resort to shady tactics?

Perhaps his entire career has been a scam? It's hard to genuinely be a "nice guy" while supporting someone who just spent the weekend labeling Kamala Harris as “mentally unstable” and outright advocating for a Purge. That’s not how things function in the real world. He can mingle with as many people in the Broadway community as he likes, but the performance will continue regardless.