The Flash wrapped up its nine-season run on The CW in 2023. The network was eager to move away from pricey scripted dramas, meaning the Arrowverse TV shows fell one by one.
Fortunately, the Scarlet Speedster's series got a proper ending after Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow were unceremoniously cancelled (Gotham Knight was also scrapped, though few mourned that one).
Grant Gustin did an excellent job as Barry Allen in the eyes of most fans, and the positive aspects of his performance shone even brighter after whatever it was Ezra Miller did in The Flash movie in 2023.
Two years ago, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn said that he and Peter Safran are "holding a beat on development" when it comes to a new movie featuring the Fastest Man Alive. We don't know what that means for Barry Allen, but there's a good chance that Wally West will be the DCU's Flash, similar to John Stewart taking Hal Jordan's place.
During an appearance at New York Comic Con, Gustin reiterated that he "would love to play The Flash again" if the opportunity were to present itself. For what it's worth, the Arrowverse alum has previously confirmed that he's spoken to DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn...but not about Barry.
"We've never talked about Flash," the actor confirmed in 2024. "We've talked, just like, I'm a huge Superman fan. I've always been a Superman fan, since I was a kid. So, I'm just really excited about the movie. And I'm excited about David [Corenswet]'s casting."
He added, "I'm excited to see what James Gunn does with it. So, I think at one point - maybe a couple of different times, we've DM'd about Superman. We've literally never talked Flash. I'm just excited he's doing Superman."
Gunn, meanwhile, has been largely dismissive when fans have called for Gustin's return. "I keep being told people are going to riot over things but I am as of yet to see a riot. Love Grant by the way," he said back in January.
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