Third Actor Up For The Role Of THE FLASH Revealed

Third Actor Up For The Role Of THE FLASH Revealed

Late last night, it was revealed that the CW had their eye on Matt Barr and James Mackay for the role of Barry Allen/The Flash in Arrow (and later his own spin-off series), but now the third candidate has been revealed. Who is it? Hit the jump to find out!

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By JoshWilding - Sep 09, 2013 12:09 PM EST
Filed Under: The Flash
Source: Latino-Review


Thanks to the guys over at Latino-Review, we now know that Grant Gustin is one of the top three actors that the CW are considering for the role of Barry Allen/The Flash in Arrow. It's apparently now down to him and (as we heard earlier today) Parkland's Matt Barr and little-known James Mackay. Gustin is 23 years old and is best known for starring in 90210 and Glee, although Barr is arguably the most suitable choice for the character so far mentioned. He also has the right sort of physique that the network so prominently feature on their promos...what do you guys think?

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KilledHal9000
KilledHal9000 - 9/9/2013, 12:25 PM
They should pick someone...better.
OJFoodMachine
OJFoodMachine - 9/9/2013, 12:27 PM
I think something's up. Non of these guys might actually end up playing the part.
SKOne
SKOne - 9/9/2013, 12:29 PM
Yeah, it really doesn't seem like any of these guys should be Barry Allen or could carry a series. I honestly feel that they should have just offered Dylan Bruce the Flash role and given one of these guys the lawyer job.
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 9/9/2013, 12:37 PM
It'll be this guy. He's the most CW looking.
superotherside
superotherside - 9/9/2013, 12:37 PM
Just cast him already so everyone can hate on him. ;P
KingSilence
KingSilence - 9/9/2013, 12:43 PM
So annoying how all these guys look like models. Pick someone who we can actually believe in.
RexDartEskimoSpy
RexDartEskimoSpy - 9/9/2013, 12:43 PM
Regarding age, there's no reason Barry has to have a PhD. You can get a job in forensic science with a master's degree. My wife has an MS in forensic science and works at the NYPD lab. (In fact, they hired her before she had finished her master's. Not for crime scene, of course, though.) I'm just waiting for that lucky bolt of lightning so I can start getting kidnapped by super villains with lame gimmicks...
CyberA
CyberA - 9/9/2013, 12:43 PM

The Flash needs his own movie BEFORE Justice League comes out NOT FREAKING after - Who's with me?!!... *smh*/:(
MarkV
MarkV - 9/9/2013, 12:43 PM
Ben Affleck
Highflyer
Highflyer - 9/9/2013, 12:45 PM
I can see it
SugarYumYum
SugarYumYum - 9/9/2013, 12:47 PM
He's barely passable as Kid Flash let alone a Barry Allen ADULT Flash.

Of course this means he'll probably get the part.
gambgel
gambgel - 9/9/2013, 12:48 PM
good looking guy... but too young I think.
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 9/9/2013, 12:48 PM
Grant Gustin is getting a lot of work lately,
He's definitely becoming more well know.

But this must be a rumour. He looks far too young.
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 9/9/2013, 12:49 PM
Yeah, this seems unlikely. I doubt he'll get the part.
Akercocke
Akercocke - 9/9/2013, 12:49 PM
Ben Affleck's cousin
Greengo
Greengo - 9/9/2013, 12:50 PM
This dude is heala skinny and lanky...


Which is probably what the want in an actor considering the muscle suit they'll be putting on him.
Dedpool
Dedpool - 9/9/2013, 12:50 PM
Bar is the best choice looks wise
deadpool0811
deadpool0811 - 9/9/2013, 12:50 PM
John Wesley Shipp will get the part
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 9/9/2013, 12:51 PM
Glee Guy. ...is a Joke???
ParisSun
ParisSun - 9/9/2013, 12:51 PM
This guy played a highschool student in Glee. Is he some Doogie Hauser doctor? He looks super young.

Looks wise, I like it if you want a younger looking Flash to offset Cavill and Affleck. On the other hand, nothing about his appearance on Glee made me think he could even stand in the shadow of Cavill and Affleck, let along act next to them.

These picks should be enough evidence, even to DC fanboys, that DC/WB are not creating a shared film/tv universe. Does anyone seriously believe emo Amell and any of these Flash candidates will make it to the big screen?

JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 9/9/2013, 12:52 PM
Everybody dont go Affleck-crazy yet, this is only a rumor
HulkbusterNYC
HulkbusterNYC - 9/9/2013, 12:53 PM
As long as he isnt playing Flash on the big screen I could care less.. CW shows aren't my thing..
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 9/9/2013, 12:55 PM
plz no CW actors ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Greengo
Greengo - 9/9/2013, 12:56 PM
*hella
RichardHedski
RichardHedski - 9/9/2013, 12:58 PM
I still think they should make a Flash movie instead of a TV show with Chris Pine playing Barry Allen.
cdpacheco89
cdpacheco89 - 9/9/2013, 1:05 PM
Who are any of these people??
Ineedrevelation
Ineedrevelation - 9/9/2013, 1:12 PM
Yeah I don't know who he is either...

at least he looks like him
revloveR
revloveR - 9/9/2013, 1:13 PM
matt barr.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 9/9/2013, 1:17 PM
Everyone here makes no [frick]ing sense. Which superhero actors are you guys thinking of that aren't supermodels?

RDJ? Chris Evans? Chris Hemsworth? Christian Bale? Henry Cavill? They're all good looking men.

And excuse me if I'm wrong but Barry Allen has always been portrayed AS A GOOD LOOKING MAN.

Have any of you even seen these people act? I doubt it. Trolls
CrimsonFlash
CrimsonFlash - 9/9/2013, 1:21 PM
I don't think there's a choice so far that could Do well in a JL movie. I'm fine with anyone of them in a Flash series but if they're going to combine this show into the movies i don't like the choices
CrimsonFlash
CrimsonFlash - 9/9/2013, 1:24 PM
The wonderer, I agree all Characters in comics are handsome. And I'll also agree that all the Actors who have played past heroes have been good looking as well, but there is a huge difference between having model looks and being an attractive actor.

Christian Bale is handsome sure, but he doesn't really look like a model. All the ones show here especially #2 earlier today just looked like a cookie cutter model. Basically forgetable.
Minghagz
Minghagz - 9/9/2013, 1:30 PM
Still think the 2nd guy looked the part the best
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