“Worlds collide”. That is the phrase that accompanies the first poster of Flashmaking it clear that there will be a crossover of universes that will allow not only to introduce the variants of the Flash himself, but also those of other characters. If you look at the top of the image, you can see a clear nod to the vigilante of Gotham City. Let’s remember that Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton’s Batman will have a presence in the feature film.
Flashdespite being a production derived from the snyderverse, it will become one of the most important DC movies. Because? According to James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios with Peter Safran, Flash will have the fundamental mission of restarting the DC Extended Universe. This will make it possible to make the leap towards a renewed strategy that contemplates the premiere of multiple series and films.
“It’s a fantastic movie that I really love, that resets the entire DC Universe,” James Gunn stated in relation to Flash. Without a doubt, the film fell like a glove for the creative, since the phenomenon of the multiverse facilitates the introduction of new characters and narratives.
After the premiere of Flash, a wave of productions connected to each other will come. Everything will start with Superman Legacy, the return of the man of steel to the screen. Of course, without Henry Cavill, who left the DC Extended Universe because his profile does not fit the new vision of the superhero.
“The only thing we can promise is that everything from Superman on, from our first project on, will be canon and connected. We are drawing on some actors from the past, but not others. From this moment on, everything will be connected and consistent.”
Now, the big question that remains in the air is: whatFlash Will it have a sequel within the renewed universe? At least right now, it seems difficult. Not only because James Gunn has very different plans than those laid out by the previous DC administration, but also because Ezra Miller has been involved in several scandals. The last thing Gunn wants at this stage is to have external problems out of his control.
Nonetheless, James Gunn did not close the door on a possible return of Ezra Miller, Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Jason Momoa (Aquaman) and Zachary Levi (Shazam). “There’s no reason all those people could be part of the DC Extended Universe. We just haven’t decided on the story we want to tell that incorporates Shazam or Aquaman,” he said.
If no unexpected obstacle is crossed, Flash will be released exclusively in theaters next June 16. Its cast is made up of Ezra Miller (Barry Allen / Flash), Kiersey Clemons (Iris West), Ben Affleck (Batman), Michael Keaton (Batman), Sasha Calle (Supergirl), Maribel Verdú (Nora Allen), Ron Livingston (Henry Allen), Antje Traue (Faora-UI), Michael Shannon (General Zod), Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Paul Fairlie.
It’s been over a year since Warner shared the first trailer for Flash. Therefore, it is expected that in the next few days we will have a new trailer. During the Super Bowl maybe?
