After years of attempting to get numerous variations of a "Flash" film off the bottom, Warner Bros. lastly dedicated to giving the Scarlet Speedster the big-screen therapy as a part of a rising franchise below Zack Snyder: the DC Prolonged Universe. 

James Wan was provided "The Flash" when the studio was exploring its plans for the DC Prolonged Universe, however he selected to direct "Aquaman" over "The Flash" on the time. He later instructed The New York Instances that this was as a result of Barry Allen's story had already been instructed on TV and he wished to do one thing new.

"I felt the Flash had been carried out earlier than. It had been on TV twice at that time," Wan defined. "The one which had not been carried out was Aquaman. I noticed, wow, his character resides on this loopy, massive world, and I may do one thing very attention-grabbing with it."

"21 Leap Road" administrators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller began writing "The Flash" in 2015. They had been probably going to direct the movie, however selected to leap ship to "Solo: A Star Wars Story" as an alternative — although that might develop into a troubled manufacturing of its personal.

"Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" author Seth Grahame-Smith got here aboard to jot down the script based mostly on Lord and Miller's story in addition to to direct, aiming for a 2018 launch date. However he departed from the undertaking in April 2016.

A month later, Rick Famuyiwa joined the movie with plans to direct Grahame-Smith's script, and even began casting, bringing Kiersey Clemons on to play Iris West and Billy Crudup on as Henry Allen. He left a month later.

"After I was approached by Warner Bros. and DC about the potential for directing The Flash, I used to be excited in regards to the alternative to enter this wonderful world of characters that I liked rising up, and nonetheless do to at the present time," Famuyiwa mentioned in an announcement to The Hollywood Reporter.

He continued, "I used to be additionally excited to work with Ezra Miller, who is an exceptional younger actor. I pitched a model of the movie in step with my voice, humor and coronary heart. Whereas it's disappointing that we couldn't come collectively creatively on the undertaking, I stay grateful for the chance. I’ll proceed to search for alternatives to inform tales that talk to a recent generational, topical and multicultural standpoint."

Author Joby Harrold wrote a brand new script in January 2017, as rumors swirled that "Again to the Future" director Robert Zemeckis and "The Superb Spider-Man" director Marc Webb had been being mentioned as potential choices to helm "The Flash."

In July 2017, Warner Bros. retitled the movie "Flashpoint," taking inspiration from the Geoff Johns storyline of the identical identify from 2011. It sees Barry going again in time to cease his mom's homicide, drastically altering the DC universe in doing so. Dan Mazeau wrote a brand new script to swimsuit the movie's new title.

In January 2018, "Recreation Night time" administrators John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein had been the frontrunners to tackle the undertaking, and it went again to being known as "The Flash." The pair later instructed Selection that they parted methods with Warner Bros. over artistic variations. The duo additionally met with Ezra Miller, as Goldstein recalled: "They had been intense and really vibrant. Later, it grew to become clear that they didn't wish to fairly do the identical factor as we did."

Daley added: "It was a lot of artistic variations that precipitated us at a sure level to resolve that it was time to go."

Ezra Miller labored with legendary comics author Grant Morrison in 2019 on a script that emphasised science-fiction moderately than the multiverse. Warner Bros. scrapped the script in Might, and "Birds of Prey" author Christina Hodson was introduced on to jot down a brand new screenplay in July 2019.

Information broke that "IT" and "IT: Chapter Two" director Andy Muschietti was in talks to direct in September 2019, with manufacturing beginning the subsequent 12 months for a July 2022 launch. His sister, Barbara Muschietti, was introduced on as a producer.

Michael Keaton's return as Batman was formally introduced in August 2020 by Self-importance Truthful, with Warner Bros. revealing idea artwork of his Caped Crusader teaming up with Miller's Scarlet Speedster at DC FanDome.

The vast majority of "The Flash" takes place in a universe the place Kal-El/Superman (Henry Cavill) by no means grew to become Earth's protector in opposition to Common Zod (Michael Shannon). As an alternative, Kara Zor El/Supergirl is round to assist save the day. "The Younger and the Stressed" star Sasha Calle was confirmed as Supergirl when DC launched a video on-line of Muschietti calling her to supply her the function.

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Filming began in Might 2021, with Ron Livingston changing Billy Crudup as Henry Allen resulting from a scheduling battle along with his AppleTV+ collection, "The Morning Present." A deliberate cameo from Ray Fisher's Cyborg was additionally reportedly scrapped after the star went public along with his allegations of abusive conduct from "Justice League" director Joss Whedon. 

After quite a few stories a couple of handful of regarding incidents involving "The Flash" star Ezra Miller, the actor launched an announcement apologizing for his or her conduct, noting that they're searching for therapy for advanced psychological well being points.

"Having lately gone by means of a time of intense disaster, I now perceive that I’m struggling advanced psychological well being points and have begun ongoing therapy," Miller instructed Selection. "I wish to apologize to everybody that I’ve alarmed and upset with my previous conduct. I’m dedicated to doing the mandatory work to get again to a wholesome, secure and productive stage in my life."

Although Miller skipped normal press for "The Flash" amid the controversy, they did attend the movie's premiere on June 13, 2023. Earlier than the screening began, they praised James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Warner Bros. for his or her "grace and discernment and care within the context of my life. And in bringing this second to fruition."

Miller additionally thanked Andy Muschietti for his route on the movie. "I simply wish to say that I really like you, maestro," they mentioned. "I feel you might be wonderful, and I feel your work is monumental."