Before Ezra Miller Controversy, WB Wanted Marvel Star to Take Over Lead Role in ‘The Flash’

Before Ezra Miller Controversy, WB Wanted Marvel Star to Take Over Lead Role in 'The Flash'

The action Adventure movie The Flash will be released on 16 June 2023. The star cast of the movies has some of the big names like Ben Affleck, Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, and Kiersey Clemons. Affleck will be seen as Batman and Miller will be playing the role of Barry Allen. 

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Ezra Miller as The Flash
Ezra Miller as The Flash

Since there was a lot of excitement around the film as it is near to release many netizens are recalling the actors who were considered to play the role of Barry Allen. 

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Warner Bros wanted Ryan Reynolds to play the role of Barry Allen in the movie The Flash 

Ryan Reynolds at an event
Ryan Reynolds at an event

The makers of The Flash had different people in mind when they were going through the list of actors to cast for the role of Flash.There were numerous performers up for the role of Barry Allen, but Warner Bros already had a particular choice in mind. Warner Bros wanted Ryan Reynolds to portray the role of the lead character in the movie. Ezra Miller was given the chance to play a significant role, but many believe Reynolds would have been the Flash before he became Deadpool. 

Reportedly Warner Bros were rooting for the 46-year-old actor to play the role but many other makers came up with different actors. The Deadpool fans stated that Reynolds could have done the part better than any other actor. The premiere of The Flash was at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. The movie will be available for the audience this Friday. 

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Ezra Miller talks about portraying Barry Allen in the movie The Flash 

Ezra Miller as The Flash
Ezra Miller as The Flash

The 30-year-old actor has been surrounded by many controversies lately. Reportedly the Justice League actor’s erratic behavior has been a topic of discussion for the makers of The Flash. Miller recently talked about the movie and explained the unique elements of the character. During an interview, the Madam Bovary actor said,

“What I like about him is I feel like there’s a lot in Barry’s personality, that distinguishes him from the rest of the gang. I’ve always really enjoyed him as someone who’s vulnerable and lacks the self-assurance and cockiness we generally associate with superheroism.” 

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As Miller will be seen in action in The Flash the buzz is all over that the movie will be a smashing hit at the box office. Reportedly people are liking the Trainwreck actor as Barry Allen. Netizens have been applauding Miller since the trailer of the upcoming movie came out. Miller’s recent controversies will also help the film to do better reportedly. Even though the actor has been in a negative light lately, as per reports there will be no negative impact on the movie because of the 30-year-old actor. 

The Flash will release in theaters on June 23 and will later be available on HBO Max for streaming.

Source: CBR; Film Champion 

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