From Shazam and Chuck to stepping into John Wayne’s boots, Zachary Levi joins Raymond Arroyo to discuss his new Western, Angel and the Badman, alongside Neal McDonough. Levi opens up about the price of speaking out, why he believes Hollywood graylisted him over his political views, and his regrets surrounding the controversy over his late Broadway co-star Gavin Creel.

In a deeply personal conversation, Levi reflects on his struggles with depression, the faith that helped him through his darkest moments, and his mission to build a better entertainment industry through Wildwood Studios. Plus, why he believes Hollywood has lost the art of storytelling, his vision for films that put audiences before agendas, and the timeless message of redemption at the heart of Angel and the Badman.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:25 - Chuck
4:11 - Tangled, Broadway & Beyond
5:51 - Becoming Shazam
12:19 - Hollywood Graylisting & Politics
22:46 - Louisiana Roots
23:47 - Family & Childhood
28:18 - Anxiety, Depression & Faith
34:48 - Building Wildwood Studios
42:20 - Angel and the Badman
48:56 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire