The Flash director Andy Muschietti revealed if he plans to replace Ezra Miller in a sequel should he be involved. Muschietti's response might surprise fans considering Miller's legal woes.
The Flash marks Miller's first solo film in the DC movie franchise, but the actor's future as the character has been questioned. Because of Miller's recent legal issues, including The Flash star's plea deal for a burglary charge, fans wonder if Warner Bros. will use The Flash's multiverse storyline to recast the Scarlet Speedster with a new actor for future sequels.
While James Gunn has confirmed The Flash will reboot the DC Extended Universe and pave the way for his new DC Universe projects, Gunn and DC Studios' co-CEO Peter Safran have been coy when asked about Miller's future as The Flash. However, Andy Muschietti seemingly has definitive plans for Miller if he's involved in The Flash sequel. "If [a sequel] happens, yes," Andy Muschietti told The Discourse Podcast when asked if Miller will star in The Flash sequel. “I don’t think there’s anyone that can play that character as well as they did. The other depictions of the character are great, but this particular vision of the character, they just excelled in doing it. And, as you said, the two Barrys – it feels like a character that was made for them."
Barbara Muschietti, Andy Muschietti's sister and a producer on The Flash, echoed her brother's sentiment by praising Miller's work ethic. "In principal photography, Ezra was brilliant and the most committed and the most professional [actor]," said Barbara Muschietti. "Ezra gave everything for this role – physically, creatively, emotionally. They were absolutely supreme." Of course, it should be noted that a Flash sequel has not been announced yet.
Early The Flash reactions arguably support the Muschiettis' comments. Fans and celebrities who attended early screenings have praised The Flash as one of the best superhero films ever made. Miller's performance is credited as one of the reasons for the positive The Flash reviews.
However, not everyone can look past Miller's alleged misconduct. While Miller announced they were seeking mental health treatment after reports of their behavior surfaced, some people believe there should be consequences for the actor's alleged actions. While The Flash was finished filming when Miller's legal woes surfaced and reshooting the film with a new lead actor was not financially feasible because of Miller's substantial role, some fans believe playing The Flash again should not be in the cards for Miller.
The Flash will be released in theaters on June 16, 2023.
Source: The Discourse Podcast