Renowned author Stephen King has voiced his admiration for the forthcoming superhero film The Flash, starring Ezra Miller. In a recent Twitter post, King surprised his followers with a glowing review for the DC Universe movie, which opens in theaters this June.
Often referred to as “King of Horror,” Stephen King is not a name often associated with comic book adaptations. However, King has defied convention by proclaiming his admiration for The Flash. Despite his general disinterest in superhero movies, this particular one has managed to catch his discerning eye.
Expressing his thoughts on the social media platform Twitter, Stephen King gave The Flash a heartfelt endorsement. “I managed to catch an advance screening of THE FLASH today,” King shared on Twitter. “Contrary to my usual apathy towards superhero movies, this one stands out. It’s brimming with heartfelt emotions, humour, and stunning visuals. I adored it.”
Such high praise from a figure like Stephen King is a testament to the unique qualities of The Flash. The 75-year-old author is not easily impressed, especially when it comes to a genre he generally regards with indifference.
In The Flash, Barry Allen travels back in time to save his mother, which creates an alternate timeline known as the Flashpoint Paradox. This decision has serious consequences for Barry and the rest of the world, as he must navigate this new reality while also facing off against villains like General Zod from Man of Steel.
The Flash’s DC Universe future
Warner Bros. Discovery already has a script for a potential sequel to The Flash, written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, the man behind the two Aquaman movies starring Jason Momoa. However, James Gunn and Peter Safran did not discuss the Flash sequel during their DC Universe presentation.
Directed by Andy Muschietti from a script written by Birds of Prey scribe Christina Hodson, The Flash is inspired by the Flashpoint comic book storyline, which followed Barry Allen as he navigated an altered DC Universe. Written by Geoff Johns and penciled by Andy Kuber, Flashpoint radically altered the status of the DC Comics universe and led to the launch of the New 52 titles.
In addition to Ezra Miller, The Flash also features Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck as two separate versions of Batman, Ron Livingston as Henry Allen, Maribel Verdú as Nora Allen, Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Antje Traue as Faora-Ul and Sasha Calle as Supergirl. Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Rudy Mancuso and Luke Brandon Field are also on board in undisclosed roles.
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