Grant Gustin Returning To Save The Flash?
After nine seasons starring as Barry Allen on the CW’s The Flash, Grant Gustin has indicated that he would be open to once again donning the costume of the Fastest Man Alive under the right circumstances.
In a recent social media video, a fan asked Gustin if he’d make a return as the Flash if James Gunn, head honcho of the revamping DCU, asked him. He responded with a nod and said, “Yes, I trust James Gunn.”
In fact, two different screen versions of Barry Allen met when Ezra Miller made a cameo in the 2019-20 CW crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths.
This statement follows the swirling rumors that suggested Grant Gustin could potentially replace Ezra Miller in a new Flash movie. Miller, who recently played the speedster in the latest DC film, might not continue in the role, causing speculation about a possible replacement. However, Gustin has refuted these rumors in a prior interview, asserting that no official offer has been made to him about assuming the role.
Even though Miller’s ongoing association with The Flash in the DCU is undetermined, it seems improbable that Gustin will transition from the small screen to the big screen for the role.
Many actors have shown enthusiasm for appearing in multiple superhero projects, regardless of the studio or universe they belong to.
Nevertheless, Gustin’s affirmation of trust in James Gunn to take on the role could open up possibilities for a potential cameo or crossover between The CW’s The Flash and the DCU. Based on the multiverse aspects of Miller’s The Flash movie, rife with multiple versions of Batman played by different actors, it’s not outside the realm of possibilities that Grant Gustin’s version of the Scarlet Speedster could make a return.
This is not the first time that there have been discussions about merging different universes within DC properties. In 2019, fans were thrilled by rumors that suggested a possible crossover between The CW’s Arrowverse and the DCEU, following the introduction of The Flash in the latter. In fact, two different screen versions of Barry Allen met when Ezra Miller made a cameo in the 2019-20 CW crossover Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Grant Gustin’s statement is a testament to the commitment many actors have to the characters they bring to life in superhero movies. Many actors have shown enthusiasm for appearing in multiple superhero projects, regardless of the studio or universe they belong to. The long-running The Flash CW show exemplified such passion as key actors, such as Gustin and Arrow’s Stephen Amell appeared on crossovers and spin-offs in the Arrowverse.
“Yes, I trust James Gunn.”
-Grant Gustin on the potential of joining the DCU
It also showcases the growing trend of interconnectedness within the entertainment industry, particularly within comic book properties. With Marvel’s successful creation of a shared universe across their films and TV shows, DC wants to follow suit and create a cohesive world for their characters as well.
In the end, whether or not Grant Gustin makes an appearance in The Flash movie, his statement has sparked excitement among fans and reignited discussions about potential crossovers. It hints that DC’s decision to bring in Gunn as head of the DCU is already making an impact and that the future could be bright for a cinematic universe that has not quite lived up to expectations.
