Back in late April, it was announced that writer-directorSeth Grahame-Smithhad parted ways with Warner Bros.' superhero adaptationThe Flash, due to creative differences with the studio. That report revealed Warner Bros. was still planning on keeping the scriptSeth Grahame-Smithwrote, based off a treatment written byPhil LordandChris Miller. Today we have word that the studio has foundSeth Grahame-Smith’s replacement, withDopedirectorRick Famuyiwasigning on.
Deadlinereports that a deal should be hammered out quickly for the director, while confirming that the studio is still keepingSeth Grahame-Smith’s script. The project would have markedSeth Grahame-Smith’s directing debut, although the studio reportedly wanted a more seasoned director at the helm.Rick Famuyiwa’s vision is said to be very “compatible” with the script, with the studio believing that his take will resonate with younger viewers.
Ezra Millerwill return as Barry Allen/The Flash, after making his DCEU debut past this spring in aBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicecameo. No other cast members have been confirmed yet, but it has been recently rumored thatRay Fisher’sCyborgwill team up with Barry Allen in this movie. We have also reported that the studio is currently casting for fiveDC Comics charactersthat include Iris West, Eobard Thawne, Fred Chyre, Len Snart and Jay Garrick.
Warner Bros. has set a August 23, 2025 release date forThe Flash movie, which currently has no direct competition. Production is currently under way onJustice League Part 1, under the direction ofZack Snyder, which has a July 13, 2025 release date in place. We reported that theJustice League Part 1story will carry over into bothThe FlashandAquaman(June 14, 2025), beforeJustice League Part 2hits theaters on June 25, 2025.
Rick Famuyiwatook Sundance by storm last year with his indie coming-of-age comedyDope, which was released theatrically last summer by Fox Searchlight Pictures. His previous directing credits includeThe Wood,Brown SugarandOur Family Wedding, along with the HBO Films TV movieConfirmation, which debuted in April on the cable network. We’ll keep you posted with more updates onThe Flashmovie as soon as they’re available.
