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The DCU has lost another one of its foundational actors in the form of Ezra Miller’s reported exit from the franchise. They played the role of Barry Allen a.k.a the Flash and recently appeared in the long-delayed solo filmThe Flash. The film was a box office bomb.
Due to the terrible performance of the film and Miller’s antics off-screen, the actor has reportedly called it quits with the franchise. However, this allows a window of opportunity for the fan-favorite Wally West to make an appearance as Kid Flash in the franchise.
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Why Did Ezra Miller Exit The DCU?
With the creative overhaul of the Snyderverse, the DCU is all set to be revamped by DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran. According toVariety, actors of the previous iterations such as Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Jason Momoa, and Miler would not be returning for the reboot.
Ezra Millerwas already under intense scrutiny due to their controversial antics off-screen. The actor was arrested multiple times in Hawaii after being accused of disorderly conduct and harassment. They also reportedly choked a person in ‘self-defense’. The antics of Miller were highly publicized, puttingThe Flashin danger.
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The actor reportedly mentioned that their actions were the result of complex mental health issues and that they would seek help to recover. The actor’s antics had resulted in negative PR forThe Flashand is deemed to be one of the causes for its failure.
After numerous delays, the film was finally released to mixed reviews. Despite the presence of Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton’s Batman, the film earned $270 million against the $220 million budget, making it a box-office bomb and eliminating all possibilities of a sequel.
Also read:“I’m not being arrogant, I hope”: Michael Keaton Had to Read ‘The Flash’ Script 3 Times for a Bizarre Reason Only for Movie to Fail Miserably at the Box-Office
Why Is Ezra Miller’s Exit From The DCU A Good Thing?
While there has been no official statement, many reports have indicated that Ezra Miller is done with the role of Barry Allen. The actor had appeared as the speedster six times, inBatman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Justice League, Zack Snyder’s Justice League,and the CW crossover eventCrisis on Infinite Earths.
With the actor’s exit, however, there is a lot of room for one of the fan-favorite heroes, Wally West a.k.a Kid Flash to make an entry into the cinematic universe. There have been no announcements regarding when The Flash will appear next, with James Gunn’s lineup of DCU films indicating no appearance from the character. Hence, any version of the Flash could be inculcated into the DCU.
The perfect addition to this would be Wally West, and there is already an actor who has experience pulling it off. Keiynan Lonsdale portrayed the character in CW’sThe Flash, appearing as Iris West’s long-lost brother who also becomes a speedster and joins Barry Allen. After his departure from the series, Lonsdale reprised his role inLegends of TomorrowandSupergirl.
With Ezra Miller’s exit and Gunn’s overhaul, new opportunities for previously ignored characters to take center stage just like the way the MCU did with films likeGuardians of the Galaxy.
Also read:“The math ain’t mathin’”: DC Fans Ready Their Cannons Against James Gunn’s The Flash After PR Firm Allegedly Manipulated Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
