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Zack Snyder has left a memorable mark on the superhero genre with his DC Extended Universe with the films likeMan of SteelandBatman V Superman. Not just the movies, the filmmaker is also praised for the casting in the franchise, especially that of Henry Cavill as Superman, and fans are still hoping to see him back as the Kryptonian superhero. One such casting also included Ezra Miller as the Scarlet Speedster, also known as The Flash.
Snyder has shared that he was compelled by Miller’s performance in the 2012 filmThe Perks of Being a Wallflower.Though the DC star has surrounded themselves with controversies over the past few years, the filmmaker has revealed that he is still in touch with them as he is concerned about the actor with the release ofThe Flash.
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Zack Snyder Has Been in Contact With Ezra Miller
Ezra Millermade their DC debut with a cameo in the 2016Zack SnyderfilmBatman v Superman.They made an appearance inSuicide Squadbefore officially joining the cast of the 2017 filmJustice League.Snyder recognized their potential long before casting the actor as the DC superhero with their work in the 2012 film.
Although the casting was not a fan-favorite at the time, many liked them as the Scarlet Speedster after their performance. And people started opposing their casting, followed by their run-ins with the law. However, Zack Snyder has shared that he is still in touch with the 30-year-old actor.
In a recent interview, theWatchmandirector revealed that he was excited to seeThe Flashand has been talking to them over texts.“Ezra, I love [them]. I’ve been texting with [them]. I’m just excited to see it,”he said. He also shared that he has not seen the movie yet, but he’s planning to see it soon.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics. While some stated that it has“the space to feel breezy and amusing in its very okayness,”others called it“disappointing.”Despite a $24.5 million opening day, the film is not expected to meet projections heading into the weekend.
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The Flash’sSlow Run at the Box Office
James Gunn and Peter Safran shared that the 2023 filmThe Flashwill reboot DC Extended Universe and will lead into the new DCU. However, the film has not been performing as expected by the studio at the box office. It was expected to have an opening weekend of $60 million.
But the film stayed behind the Dwayne Johnson starrer DC filmBlack Adamon its opening day collection. WhileBlack Adamgrossed $26.8 million on its opening day,The Flash’sopening day collection is $24.5 million. The film has been impacted by several aspects, including Ezra Miller’s reputation over the past few years and potentially the DC reboot.
The hype created by the DC co-CEO, by referring to the film as one of the greatest superhero movies of all time and hyping the cameos in the film, doesn’t seem to work. As for Miller’s future in the DCU, it has been uncertain due to their problematic behavior. Nothing has been confirmed about their future in the DC universe so far.
The Flashis playing in theatres.
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Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
