The Flash (2023) (1 Viewer)

[Josh Steinberg]

Batgirl didn’t fit in with new management’s plan to keep original streaming movies budgeted at $35 million or less. It also wasn’t testing well and executives who saw it didn’t like it.

The Flash does fit in with new management’s plan to pursue big theatrical experiences. It also has tested phenomenally well and the studio feels strongly that they have a blockbuster hit on their hands.

 

[joshEH]

Certain cameos have been cut...

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A friend of mine just caught a test-screening of this movie. Absolutely freaking loved it. He said that Keaton is in this too much to be cut out. He's basically the co-lead. Said he probably has more screen-time in this than he did in both Tim Burton Batman-movies.

Gadot is in both Shazam 2 and The Flash. She can probably be cut from the former. My friend says he doesn't see how she can be cut from the latter. Not without yet another round of reshoots, which they're not doing yet, apparently.

And it'll have to be released. Keaton is already on the verge of suing over Batgirl. If they vault The Flash too, he'll pull the trigger, and he'll have the full backing of all of the guilds (who are still beyond furious over the Batgirl and Scoob 2-thing).

 

[Josh Steinberg]

And it'll have to be released.

I don’t think it’s release has ever seriously been in doubt. It’s a $200+ million production targeting a $1+ billion payday. If they weren’t willing to junk it during that limited tax write off period when the lead was being accused of felony robbery and pedophiliac grooming, they’re not gonna junk it now that the write off period has ended and the lead has stopped generating headlines.

 

[Alex...]

Leaked toy image of

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Batmans New Batwing

 

[Wayne_j]

Variety is reporting that execs at DC are open to Miller staying on as the Flash.

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From chaos comes order, to paraphrase Nietzsche. And that is certainly the hope in the new year when it comes to the DC Extended Universe, which endured the most tumultuous 12 months of any studio …

variety.com

"As for what else Gunn and Safran have planned for DC’s future, sources describe it as a broad but not blanket reset. At this point, nothing is ruled out. Given that Miller has stayed out of trouble since beginning mental health treatment in the summer, some executives are amenable to continuing with the actor as the world-saving speedster after “The Flash” bows on June 16. “Aquaman,” “Shazam!,” “Blue Beetle” and Gunn’s “Peacemaker” series for HBO Max all could have a place at the table. Gunn and Safran, who were recommended by De Luca, have the full backing of the WBD top ranks."

Gunn reportedly debunked this:

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Plus, new looks at Across the Spider-Verse and the Shazam sequel.

gizmodo.com

 

[Malcolm R]

If the film is a hit, I almost think they'd have to as long as he stays out of the headlines and the public seems indifferent to his history. Seems like it would be risky to change the face of a major hit franchise right out of the gate.

If the film is a disappointment, they can blame it on Miller's troubles and move on if they want to make a sequel.

 

[TravisR]

There is a vastly better chance that they're casting me as The Flash than keeping Miller.

 

[Alex...]

 

[Malcolm R]

Ezra Miller to plead guilty to burglary:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ezra-miller-agrees-plea-guilty-vermont-burglary-case-rcna65415

 

[Alex...]

Funko pop images have leaked revealing some big cameos.... Spoiler Warning!!

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[Alex...]

 

[Wayne_j]

Please just fire them already.

 

[TravisR]

Please just fire them already.

I think it's guaranteed that Miller is done but Warners, etc. just have to wait to officially do that until after the movie comes out. There's enough negative publicity for the movie already and who knows what Miller might start saying about the movie if they get fired right now.

 

[Alex...]

Plans rumored to have been changed

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[JimmyO]

It's common sense to just wait until the movie is over and done before they officially jettison this dude into the pages of history, never to be spoken of again. He's just too loose of a cannon to invest in any future projects, let alone be any kind of foundation for a franchise.

 

[Keith Cobby]

It's common sense to just wait until the movie is over and done before they officially jettison this dude into the pages of history, never to be spoken of again. He's just too loose of a cannon to invest in any future projects, let alone be any kind of foundation for a franchise.

Whatever your line of work, you need to protect your job particularly if it's a big one. Unfortunately, Miller has been hit with the stupid stick and thrown it all away.

 

[Alex...]

 

[Jeff Cooper]

LOL, looks like they're gonna promote this as a Batman movie instead of the Flash.

 

[Ross Gowland]

LOL, looks like they're gonna promote this as a Batman movie instead of the Flash.

Makes sense. I think more will be going for Keaton than Miller.

 

[TravisR]

Makes sense. I think more will be going for Keaton than Miller.

Yeah, the promotion for this movie is going to be odd to say the least. They can't use Miller to promote the movie so the supporting cast will be on the press junket which means they'll have to feature the supporting characters more in the ad campaign.