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‘The Flash’
Premiere: June 23, 2023

After changing creative teams several times, The Flash finally seems to have settled on a direction and is headed to theaters in what should be a great 2022 for Warner Media’s DC characters. Ezra Miller is expected to return for the film and both Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck are set to return as their respective Batmen, meaning we’ll see some multiversal high jinks ensue when this one hits theaters!

On October 5, 2020, Warner Bros. announced yet another reshuffling of their upcoming DC release schedule due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. This meant that The Flash is now set for release in the United States on November 4, 2022.

Sasha Calle was officially confirmed as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl in February 2021 by director Andy Muschietti himself. The following month it was announced that Billy Crudup, due to scheduling conflicts, would be exiting the movie just as Maribel Verdú was joining the cast as Barry’s mother, Nora Allen. After Crudup’s exit, it didn’t take long to cast a replacement with Ron Livingston (Office Space) stepping in as Barry’s father. On the same day, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Rudy Mancuso and Ian Loh were also confirmed to have joined the cast.

The movie’s release suffer a rather big delay when in March 2022 Warner Bros, decided to move its premiere from November 2022 to June 2023.

Cast
- Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash
- Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne
- Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne
- Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl
- Ron Livingston as Henry Allen
- Maribel Verdú as Nora Allen
- Saoirse-Monica Jackson in an unknown role
- Rudy Mancuso in an unknown role
- Ian Loh as young Barry Allen
December 19, 2020
Tracking DC’s Ever-changing Slate

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, there is hardly any business that hasn’t needed ongoing adjustments throughout 2020. Movie studios have been struggling ever since movie theaters had to be shut down, leaving them without the expected money influx, and even with some theaters reopening it has been tough to get audiences to return.

Warner Bros. isn’t unaffected by it all and has, until now, resorted to postponing DCEU release dates, from The Batman to The Flash and Shazam! Fury of The Gods, hoping for a brighter future down the road.

Yesterday came the news that, after several delays, Wonder Woman 1984 is now scheduled to be released both in theaters and through HBO Max on December 25. It was originally announced for release on December 13, 2019, but after an initial (non-coronavirus-related) delay, it was only on March 24 that the rollercoaster really began.

Check out the moves Warner Bros. made in 2020 concerning the DCEU’s release schedule below. The only thing we know for sure is that going into 2021, there are probably still some changes ahead.

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November 19, 2020
DC Film Slate Hit With More Delays

Once again the pandemic has hit the movie industry hard, this time affecting Warner Brothers highly anticipated and packed release slate. This isn’t the first round of delays the studio has faced since theaters shutdown in mid-March, being one of the first to release a film PVOD.

On Monday it was announced that Matt Reeves’ The Batman would once again be facing another delay, moving from its October 1st, 2021 release date to March 4th, 2022. After shutting down production in March, the film had only just resumed filming this September before facing yet another day when their star Robert Pattinson, contracted COVID-19. The film has resumed filming in the UK and film more scenes outside in Chicago in the coming weeks.

The Batman delay was felt across the multiverse, reaching those in the main DCEU continuity with The Flash, Black Adam, and Shazam: Fury of The Gods all having their release dates reworked due to the uncertain times the industry currently faces. Andy Muschietti’s The Flash has shifted from its June 3rd, 2022 release date to November 4th, 2022, it’s become hard to keep track of all the delays this film has faced so hopefully this is the last. Shazam: Fury of The Gods will move from its November 4th, release date to June 2nd, 2023. It’s unclear if these release date delays will affect the films current production schedules, with Shazam it’s become and apparent issue that the cast is quickly aging and these delays could make it much more of an issue for the film. Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam faced probably the worst fate, having initially been dated to release on December 22nd, 2021, has now been removed from the release calendar and currently remains in limbo.

DC films such as The Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman 1984 remain in their current release dates but it isn’t hard to imagine that these films will also suffer the same fate. A delay for the next Wonder Woman film is almost certain, seeing as a Dune has moved from its December 18th, 2020 release date to October 1st, 2021, a date that belonged to The Batman before today’s announcements.

October 6, 2020
Billy Crudup In Talks to Rejoin ‘The Flash’

So, this might be a confusing piece of news. Billy Crudup was originally cast in the role of Barry Allen’s father. He made a brief appearance in Justice League behind bars. The DC Extended Universe continues the arc that Barry’s father was framed for the murder of his wife. We only get a few heartfelt moments with him and Barry. Naturally, we assumed he was going to reappear in the upcoming Flash film. It looks like he was already on-board back in 2016 but left the project once the director debacle happened.

As such, he has now rejoined negotiations to return as Henry Allen. There is no word what his role might be. Most likely, Barry will try to prove his father’s innocence by traveling back in time. This will kick-off the events that lead him to unravel the multiverse through which he meets a variety of new and familiar faces. So far, we know that Michael Keaton is confirmed to return in his iconic 1989 role. Of course, you can’t have Henry behind bars withou the original culprit. Reverse Flash is a definite addition and most likely the driving force behind Barry’s multiversal travels.

Also, with Watchmen being a DC-owned IP, there is a chance we could have a cameo by Dr. Manhattan. Crudup played the iconic character in Zack Snyder‘s 2009 adaptation. It would be a great little easter egg to throw in a brief run through that timeline. Barry recognizing Manhattan and thinking it’s his father from a different timeline would be quite confusing and hilarious. We will see how extensive Crudup‘s role will be once the film is released

Source: Hollywood Reporter

October 2, 2020
FanDome: ‘FLASH’ Panel- Muschettis, Miller and the Multiverse

The long gestating Flash film has evolved over the years and seen several different directors come and go, but it seems that its final form mat have been worth the wait.

With Batmen Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck back in the fold, we knew Flash was going to introduce the Multiverse concept to the DCEU, but today’s brief panel, which featured directors Andy and Barbara Muschetti, star Ezra Miller and writer Christina Hodson. In addition to giving us a first look at some incredible concept art, it also confirmed what we all had been expecting: it will introduce the Multiverse to DC films.

In addition to confirming that the film will be an adaptation of Flashpoint, the panelists explained that the film will open the door to the Multiverse and hinted that nothing is off the table when it comes to where that might lead. The video included clips from Lego Batman, Constantine and more and, as we know, it’s Barry’s attempt to save his mother that’s at the center of it.

August 22, 2020
FanDome: ‘THE FLASH’ Concept Art Reveals Keaton’s Batman and Flash’s New Suit

DC FanDome’s The Flash panel gave us a lot to chew on, but it also gave us a new look at the Flash’s new suit and our first look at Michael Keaton’s Batman along side Ezra Miller’s Flash!

This movie is shaping up to be a real wild ride. Let us know what you think of these first looks in the comments.

August 22, 2020
Ben Affleck Returning in ‘THE FLASH’ Alongside Michael Keaton

Back in June, it was reported that Michael Keaton would once again wear the cape and cowl. He was going to star alongside Ezra Miller in the upcoming 2022 The Flash film. Andy Muschietti is currently set to direct. The film has seen many delays and directors. Keaton joining the film was a good sign he would explore the multiverse. Now it’s being reported that another previous crusader would be jumping into the fray. To the delight of many fans, Ben Affleck is set to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne alongside Keaton and Miller.

Affleck last donned the cowl in 2017’s Justice League. He originally made his debut in 2016’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. After months of back and forth, rumors swirled that Affleck would continue the role for his solo outing. He was even planned to direct it. Sadly, he eventually announced that he no longer had the passion and the drive to play the character. This led to speculation if they would just recast him in the DCEU. It was announced a few months later that Robert Pattinson would be the next actor to assume the mantle in 2021’s The Batman. It seems that Affleck only recently agreed to return after seeing the script for the first time just last week. It is uncertain how much he will appear in the film. Michael Keaton is said to have quite a ‘substantial’ role in the film.

Muschietti revealed this casting in an interview with Vanity Fair. This is just two days before DC’s big FanDome event.

“He’s a very substantial part of the emotional impact of the movie. The interaction and relationship between Barry and Afflecks Wayne will bring an emotional level that we haven’t seen before. It’s Barry’s movie, it’s Barry’s story, but their characters are more related than you think. They both lost their mothers to murder, and that’s one of the emotional vessels of the movie. That’s where the Affleck Batman kicks in.”

The Flash is currently set to release June 2nd, 2022, and is currently unknown if the ongoing pandemic has delayed any potential production start date.

Source: Vanity Fair

August 20, 2020