The Flash movie has finally arrived in theaters, but is the TV series’s lead actor, Grant Gustin, in it?
The Flash is finally running on the big screen. But again, the main question is: why has it taken a while? Well, not just because the DCEU movie has been in development for so long; but because the iconic Scarlet Speedster is starring in his own movie for the first time.
Ezra Miller, who previously appeared in films like Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League, reprised their role as the Fastest Man Alive in the film. Along with Easter Eggs and references to many iconic DC properties, it also includes a number of well-known faces.
Let’s discuss the iconic Grant Gustin’s outstanding portrayal of the Scarlet Speedster in The Flash, a television series that aired on The CW for nine seasons. It won’t be wrong to say that the 33-year-old actor was utterly responsible for making Barry Allen a household name long before his on-screen confrontation.
Yet, has he appeared in The Flash?
Has Grant Gustin Denied a Cameo in Ezra Miller’s The Flash?
If you were expecting to see Grant Gustin make a cameo appearance in The Flash as the Scarlet Speedster, you will be largely disappointed to learn that he hasn’t. Barry Allen, played by Ezra Miller, causes some multiverse mayhem, which results in some unexpected cameos.
But, alas! Gustin is not one of the characters to appear.
The Flash, which was released in theaters on June 16, will mark DC’s readiness to enter the multiverse. For the first time ever, DC’s most well-known speedster will have a standalone theatrical release. The film will also interact with various actors from the past and present of DC’s filmography.
‘The Flash’ from the Arrowverse was one of the characters that DC fans were hoping to see. Unfortunately, the Rescued by Ruby actor is not in The Flash as he recently admitted he was not a secret member of the cast.
Also, Andy Muschietti discussed some of the cameos that were not able to be included in the film due to scheduling issues or simply because their appearances would not have fit the story. Characters that were supposed to appear were expected to do so because the filmmaker was working with a multiverse story.
Why Was Grant Gustin’s Cameo Canceled in The Flash?
Grant Gustin is famous for his part in the popular Scarlet Speedster-based series on The CW. The Flash is currently airing its ninth and final season on The CW, which will conclude the actor’s character’s journey.
The 33-year-old actor was among the cameos that were initially suggested for The Flash, but he was unable to participate in the production because the writers were unable to find a place for him in the story.
Over the course of a decade, the actor has played Barry Allen/The Flash in the television series of the same name. Thus, the fans were utterly disappointed by his absence from the film.
Well, Gustin’s appearance in The Flash would have been a nice way to recognize all the work the actor has put into the role. But the Krystal actor already established his legacy as ‘The Flash’ without the cameo in the film.
Eventually, it can be said that scheduling conflicts and potential continuity problems were to blame for Gustin’s DCU cameo being canceled. However, fans can still expect more of the Flash’s persona in the upcoming DC Universe movies.
You can watch The Flash in theaters.
Source- Collider
