The Flash Producer Debunks Sequel Rumors Amidst VFX Backlash: “We’re not really familiar with that draft”
Recently, the film The Flash with Ezra Miller as Barry Allen was released, and fans are already speculating about whether or not there will be a sequel. The movie received a mixed response from the audience with an appreciation of Miller’s performance.
Given that, The Flash‘s estimated $200 million budget, Warner Bros. would like it to do well at the box office. A lot less than the producers had anticipated, the movie, which was directed by Andy Muschietti, has made about $24.5 million after its release this Friday but they are hopeful during the weekend. But those who have seen the film are now requesting information from the creators regarding the sequel.
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Is there going to be The Flash 2?
According to reports, a sequel to Ezra Miller‘s starrer The Flash, The Flash 2 might already be in the works despite the actor facing controversies over the last couple of years. Even though James Gunn, as the new co-CEO, announced that DC Studios is undergoing a reboot, there have been reports suggesting that there is a potential sequel.
Some reports mentioned that the sequel would only get the green light from the studios if The Flash reaches a specific box office milestone. According to The Wrap, the sequel’s script is ready, and the film could happen in DC, but only if the recently released movie comes close to The Batman’s $770 million worldwide box office.
The report further mentioned that David Leslie Johnson- McGoldrick, who wrote Aquaman has written the script for The Flash 2 and the sequel could perhaps exist outside Gunn’s DC Universe, like The Batman- Part 2 and Joker: Folie à Deux. So the future of The Flash 2 depends on how well The Flash performs at the box office.
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Ezra Miller surprised everyone at the premiere of The Flash
Actor, Ezra Miller, has been a part of various controversies over the years from facing arrest for disorderly conduct and harassment, and even pleading guilty to felony burglary. Their future with the DCU may be in jeopardy as at one point it was reported that Warner Bros. was weighing its options of canceling the movie or continuing without Miller.
The actor stated at the time stating that they are in recovery from their complex mental health issues and since then they have been very positive about their career in the DCU, especially after having a very positive meeting with the executives.
But at the film’s premiere, the actor shocked everyone by making a rare public appearance. Miller joined co-stars Ben Affleck and Sasha Calle on the Los Angeles red carpet along with the film’s director, Andy Muschietti. Miller’s initial public remarks about the stand-alone movie were made at this time; before that, they had been largely silent in promotional materials. The eagerly anticipated appearance of Michael Keaton as Batman in the film after a long absence serves as a major selling point and adds to the excitement surrounding it.
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Andy Muschietti says if The Flash 2 happens, Ezra Miller will likely return
Director Muschietti shared on The Playlist’s The Discourse podcast that if the sequel happens under his watch, Miller will most likely return as the lead, and he went on to particularly praise the performance they delivered and their commitment to the role.
He said,
“I don’t think there’s anyone that can play that character as well as they did. The other depictions of the character are great, but this particular vision of the character, they just excelled in doing it. And, as you said, the two Barrys – it feels like a character that was made for them.”
Adding to the praise, producer Barbara Muschietti shared with Total Film, “We’re not really familiar with that draft. I think that draft has been around for a while.” She also went ahead to say that Miller was brilliant and the most committed to The Flash during its production. She said that they were brilliant and gave everything for the role. However, Gunn back in April said that they will wait and see if Miller would return or if there is going to be a sequel.
Source: Direct
