The Flash May Be Hollywood’s Most Turbulent Production
Currently set to speed into theaters in June 2023, Warner's The Flash movie is set to finally give the Scarlet Speedster a cinematic solo effort. With the success of the superhero genre not waning and the DCEU still looking to compete with the MCU, there is a lot riding on the success of the film — especially considering criticisms surrounding previous entries in the universe.
The Flash movie has been in the works in one form or another for close to a decade. Now, even though it’s closer than ever to its release, changes in directors, cast, and writers, along with Ezra Miller’s recent legal troubles, this movie may be one of the most turbulent productions in recent memory.
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A Flash feature film has been in the cards since the 80s. While plans to have comic book writer Jeph Loeb ultimately fell through, the project looked to be revitalized in 2004 when David S. Goyer was hired after his script for Batman Begins impressed the studio higher-ups. The project was going to focus more on Wally West, potentially star Ryan Reynolds as the hero, and be similar in style and tone to Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films. Ultimately, the project fell through when Goyer departed in 2007 and Warner announced a Justice League project, which would feature Adam Brody as the fastest man alive.
Again, however this project fell through, this time due to scheduling conflicts pulling director Shawn Levy off the project. David Dobkin replaced Levy and looked to create a solo Flash film once again after the Justice League: Mortal project was canceled. The film was projected to release in 2008, but was once again delayed when the Writers' Guild of America went on strike.
Once again,
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