The Flash 2 movie script was reportedly already written entirely by Aquaman scribe David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick amid Ezra Miller controversies.
Although the first film is mired in controversy, a new report indicates that Lightning 2 the script for the film has already been written. Ezra Miller is set to lead the cast of the upcoming DC Extended Universe film, alongside fellow franchise veterans Kiersey Clemons, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue, Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton. the flash will see the DCEU debut of Ron Livingston as Henry Allen, reprising the role of Billy Crudup, Maribel Verdú as Nora Allen and Sasha Calle as Supergirl.
the flash should follow Miller’s Barry Allen as he uses his powers to go back in time to save his mother from murder, though this process creates various consequences for his timeline. Barry will turn to several allies to help restore the timeline to its original state, including Keaton’s Batman, Calle’s Supergirl, and a multiversal version of himself. Development dragged on for a long time the flash as it has undergone a variety of rewrites, new directors and release date delays resulting from both the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Miller’s legal troubles, although it looks like WB can be confident in the future of property.
The Hollywood Reporter recently released a report on several development updates learned from inside sources regarding the DCEU. One of these updates was that of Lightning 2 movie, with sources reporting that the script has already been written for the potential sequel by Aquaman scribe David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. Those close to the situation note that Lightning 2 will only move forward if the first film succeeds.
Will The Flash 2 Recast Ezra Miller?
Reports of Lightning 2 The movie script already being written is sure to surprise most, given that the first film endured such a range of problems trying to get done. Plus, with Miller’s legal controversies doubting they’ll play the part in the sequel, or the future of the DCEU as a whole, it’s understandable that some would think the studio would take its time putting together a follow-up. in the hope of distancing himself from the various setbacks facing his star. However, with Miller meeting with the studio to apologize for their offbeat behavior and apparently filming new scenes for the flash earlier this month, WB may feel better about continuing his time in the role.
It should be noted that sources reporting Lightning 2 The script for the film already being written indicates that the sequel will only be greenlit if the first film succeeds. With the first DCEU film produced on a production budget of $200 million, it will have a high bar to cross to prove profitable, and with black adam should be the DCEU’s first major theatrical release since the pandemic, as the two The Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman 1984 had simultaneous theatrical and streaming releases, it will be interesting to see if the Dwayne Johnson-led film can set a new bar for the franchise, and if the flash can overcome its controversies to shine at the box office. Only time will tell when the flash hits theaters June 23.
Source: THR
