The Flash (movie)

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The Flash
Directed byAndy Muschietti
Screenplay byChristina Hodson
Based on
The Flash
by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyHenry Braham
Edited byPaul Machliss
Music byBenjamin Wallfisch
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • June 23, 2023 (2023-06-23) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Flash is an American superhero movie based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It is produced by DC Films, The Disco Factory, and Double Dream, and set for distribution by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is set in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU).

Background[change | change source]

The movie is directed by Andy Muschietti from a screenplay by Christina Hodson. It stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash alongside Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Kiersey Clemons, Maribel Verdú, and Ron Livingston. In The Flash, Allen travels back in time to prevent his mother's murder, which causes many problems.

The movie is inspired by the comic book storyline Flashpoint, featuring multiple DC Comics characters including Affleck and Keaton as different versions of Batman.[1][2]

The Flash was released in the United States on June 23, 2023.

Cast[change | change source]

Additionally, Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Rudy Mancuso have been cast in undisclosed roles. Temuera Morrison, who plays Aquaman's father Thomas Curry will also appear in the movie.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. Hibberd, James (November 16, 2015). "Ezra Miller on how his The Flash will differ from The CW's version". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  2. Gonzalez, Umberto (April 19, 2021). "Yes, Michael Keaton Really Is Playing Batman in 'The Flash'". TheWrap. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021.
  3. Grobar, Matt (February 11, 2022). "Warner Bros. Unveils New Footage From 'Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom', 'Black Adam' And 'The Flash'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 12, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.