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5 DC Movie/TV Characters We Want to See in THE FLASH Movie
This week, news broke that DC‘s The Flash/Flashpoint movie will feature a Batman – but not the one anyone expected. Michael Keaton, the star of Batman (1989) and Batman Returns, is in talks to return to his iconic role, in what is said to be the first of several appearances throughout the DC Extended Universe. This opens all kinds of doors for the film. Once thought to be just a loose adaptation of the Flashpoint comic, The Flash will now give moviegoers a glimpse of the DC Multiverse. This can allow for other characters from DC’s film and television history to appear. We saw this in The CW’s Crisis on…
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THE FLASH Movie Eyeing 2021 Release After Latest Production Delay
Warner Bros.’ The Flash movie has been delayed multiple times throughout its development, no matter how close it has gotten to production. Last we heard, directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein came on board, and production was on track to begin in early 2019. Well, the Fastest Man Alive is now continuing to take his time getting to theaters. According to Variety, WB is pushing back The Flash‘s filming start date once again. Originally, the movie was eyeing a March start, but the studio wants to take more time to get the script right. But star Ezra Miller is shooting the third Fantastic Beasts movie in July 2019, creating a…
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Robert Zemeckis, Matthew Vaughn and Sam Raimi in Contention to Direct THE FLASH Movie
Following director Rick Famuyiwa’s departure a few months back, Warner Bros. has been taking its time with DC Films’ The Flash. Screenwriter Joby Harold was hired to do a page-one rewrite back in January, but since then, word has been quiet on the Scarlet Speedster’s very first movie. The film will star Ezra Miller as Flash, Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Billy Crudup as Henry Allen, and Ray Fisher as Cyborg. Well, things are finally heating back up, as three directors are said to be in contention for the gig. The Wrap, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter have stated that Robert Zemeckis, Matthew Vaughn, and Sam Raimi are all up for the…
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THE FLASH Movie Hires a New Screenwriter
Last year, development on DC Films’ The Flash hit a stumbling block with the departure of director Rick Famuyiwa. The filmmaker exited the project over “creative differences,” resulting in a delay in production and likely release. Since then, we haven’t gotten a lot of updates on this movie. But now, a script rewrite is underway. According to Variety, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword scribe Joby Harold is doing a page-one rewrite on The Flash. Warner Bros. has apparently been taking its time with finding a new director, and star Ezra Miller is prepping to shoot the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sequel this year. In the meantime,…
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Director Rick Famuyiwa Exits THE FLASH Movie
Earlier this year, Seth Grahame-Smith dropped out of directing DC Films’ The Flash due to “creative differences.” Specifically, Warner Bros. was hesitant about a first-time director taking on one of its big tentpole films. So, while Grahame-Smith’s script was kept, a new filmmaker had to be hired. In June, Rick Famuyiwa was hired to tackle the superhero film. Since then, the director has talked about it on social media, began casting characters, and even appeared at San Diego Comic-Con alongside other DC directors. Unfortunately, it looks like The Flash needs a new director…again. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Famuyiwa has dropped out of the movie due to, you guessed it,…
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Ray Fisher’s Cyborg Will Appear in THE FLASH Movie
We saw a glimpse of Victor Stone’s transformation into Cyborg in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The character will go on to play a key role in the two Justice League movies, while he will star in his own standalone movie in 2020. Now, Cyborg is popping up in yet another DC film. Variety has confirmed that Ray Fisher will reprise his role as Victor Stone/Cyborg in The Flash movie, which stars Ezra Miller as the titular speedster. The exact size of his role is unknown. Producer Deborah Snyder previously teased the friendship between Flash and Cyborg, hinting at the latter’s role in The Flash. The two will first meet…
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THE FLASH Movie to Begin Production Early Next Year in London
The first DC film scheduled for release after Justice League is The Flash, starring Ezra Miller as the Scarlet Speedster. Rick Famuyiwa will direct the movie, which will co-star Kiersey Clemons as Iris West. Seth Grahame-Smith wrote the script. Now, we know when and where the film will begin shooting. According to On Location Vacations, production on The Flash will commence in January. Filming will take place in London, where Justice League is currently shooting. Wonder Woman also spent some time in the UK during production. The Flash was previously slated for a March 16th, 2018 release date. However, Warner Bros. recently slated the Tomb Raider reboot on that same date.…
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Rumor: THE FLASH Movie Looking to Cast These Five Characters
Warner Bros.’ Justice League began production recently, but it looks like pre-production is already underway for the following DC film, The Flash. Ezra Miller stars as the Scarlet Speedster, with Seth Grahame-Smith writing and directing the movie. Now, a new rumor may reveal some of the supporting characters that will appear. Heroic Hollywood has acquired descriptions of five characters that The Flash is currently seeking to cast. Three of these characters are allies to Barry Allen, while the other two are enemies of the Flash. Of course, some of these details are subject to change, so take it with a pinch of salt. But for now, here are the five character…
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Warner Bros. Moves THE FLASH Movie’s Release Date Up One Week
Today, Warner Bros. has made a few adjustments to its early 2018 film slate. One of the most notable changes was for The Flash movie, which will star Ezra Miller as the Fastest Man Alive. The Flash was originally slated to hit theaters on March 23rd, 2018. But now, the film is arriving one week earlier – March 16th, 2018. Not a huge change, but it’s great to see the Scarlet Speedster’s very first film a little sooner than expected. Seth Grahame-Smith will write and direct The Flash, based on a story treatment by Chris Miller and Phil Lord. Ezra Miller will make his debut as The Flash in next…
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Charles Roven Offers Update on THE FLASH Movie and Reaffirms Separation From TV Show
While The CW’s The Flash television series has been a huge success, Warner Bros. is going with a completely different incarnation of the Scarlet Speedster for the DC Extended Universe. Ezra Miller will star in 2018’s The Flash movie as Barry Allen, who is played by Grant Gustin in the show. Miller’s casting last year pretty much ruled out any sort of crossover between the film and television properties, even if The Flash introduced the Multiverse this season. Now, one of the movie’s producers reaffirms this. Speaking with Collider, producer Charles Roven offers an update on The Flash movie. He says the film is “early, early, early” in the script stage. Seth…