Earlier today, when the first “Chapter” of DC Studios’ master plan was announced, it was made clear that the upcoming film, “The Flash,” is set to be the official device that will rewrite the universe and clear the playing field for James Gunn and Peter Safran, as they plan the future of the DCU. However, “The Flash” is an interesting film without that end result. You see, the film was originally expected to be the first in a new franchise, but after behind-the-scenes reports of crazy changes to the film (reshoots, cameos, and all that jazz) and then the legal issues surrounding Ezra Miller, there was a point when people were wondering if Warner Bros. would actually release the film. Now, not only is the studio releasing the film, there’s still a possibility that Ezra Miller could continue as the character in the future.
According to a report from Deadline, DC Studios co-CEO, Peter Safran, has opened up about the future of Ezra Miller and his version of the Flash in the new DCU. And believe it or not, even though nearly everything else is being rebooted, the executive hints that more Miller could be in the cards for the future. That is, as long as the actor’s recovery continues to work for them.
For those unaware, Ezra Miller has been facing a number of legal issues over the past few years. And back in 2022, they came out and revealed that they would be working in recovery to help fix what has been going on. Not much else has been known, but apparently, Miller’s work has been paying off.
“Ezra is completely committed to their recovery. We’re fully supportive of that journey that they’re on right now,” said Safran. “When the time is right, when they feel they are ready to have the discussion, we’ll all figure out what the best way forward is. But right now, they are completely focused on their recovery.”
He added, “And in our conversations with them over the last couple of months, it feels like they’re making enormous progress.”
Now, if Ezra Miller somehow survives the reboot and with the news today that Viola Davis’ Amanda Waller character will be continuing on, are there going to be any more holdovers from the previous universe that will survive the rewriting of history in “The Flash?” This is when the answers start to be a bit more vague.
“We’re figuring it all out,” said Gunn.
You have to feel like time is running out about who will survive the DC universe shuffle that will happen at the end of “The Flash.” The film is expected to arrive in theaters on June 16.