For fans of actor Grant Gustin and The Flash, the date April 25th holds a special significance. The Flash has been the personification of speed across comics and television screens for generations and needs no introduction. With his mastery of the Speed Force, he’s a superhero icon.
When Gustin took on the mantle of Barry Allen, the man behind the mask in “The Flash” television series, he brought a wide-eyed charm and unwavering optimism that perfectly captured the essence of the character. Now, with April 25 on the calendars, fans themselves go into the timeline of the speed force as it isn’t just any ordinary day – it’s a date etched in Flash history.
The Flash Vanished In Crisis on April 25, 2024, 10 Years Ago
Fans of The Flash might never forget April 25, 2014. In the very first episode of the show, which aired in 2014, a newspaper headline featured a future date – April 25, 2024 – and declared that the Flash would vanish in a crisis on that day. This sent fans into a frenzy, speculating about what this meant for the character and the show’s future.
However, as much as it became a point of discussion and anticipation, the Flash played by Grant Gustin did not vanish in a crisis on April 25, 2024. The show itself concluded in 2023, leaving the prophecy unfulfilled. The series did feature storylines with the Flash disappearing in crisis situations, but that was played out by 2019 itself.
While the predicted date has now come without the dramatic disappearance, the mystery surrounding the newspaper headline will continue to be a topic of conversation among fans.
Grant Gustin is Ready To Return As The Flash Under James Gunn
There’s a flicker of hope on the horizon for Flash fans. Grant Gustin is widely associated with Barry Allen/The Flash for many due to his long-running portrayal on The CW’s show. He recently expressed his openness to returning to the scarlet speedster role. This news comes amidst a major shakeup for DC Comics’ cinematic universe, currently being spearheaded by James Gunn.
Gustin’s Flash was a cornerstone of The CW’s Arrowverse. While the show concluded in 2023, it managed to leave a lasting mark. Now, with DC embarking on a reboot, fans have been clamoring for Gustin to bring his Flash to the big screen.
While there haven’t been any official announcements about Gustin being cast as the Flash in upcoming DCU movies, Gustin himself has fueled the fire by stating his willingness to take on the role if Gunn asks (via DC Film News on X).
“Yeah, if James Gunn asked me to play The Flash, I would do it. I trust James Gunn.”
Whether Gustin dons the Flash suit for a solo movie or not remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: with Gustin seemingly on board, the possibility of the actor bringing his Flash to the big screen is no longer just a dream.
