Smallville star Michael Rosenbaum becomes Reverse Flash Eobard Thawne for the DCEU’s standalone movie based on The Flash in this new image.
When DC’s movie centered on The Flash will arrive in theaters still remains a mystery but that won’t stop fans from speculating which villain from The Flash’s rogues gallery will be featured, and what actors will play them.
Thanks to savagecomics on Instagram, we can get an idea for what Smallville alum Michael Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor on the hit CW series, would look like in the role of another DC villain. The image imagines Michael Rosenbaum as the villainous speedster Eobard Thawne aka Reverse Flash. Check it out below!
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So what do you think? Would you like to see Michael Rosenbaum in the role of Reverse Flash in The Flash movie? Or would you like to see someone else against The Flash? Are there any other DC villains you would like to see the Smallville star take on in the future? Let us know in the comments below!
The Flash movie was originally expected to kick off production this, however, due to development of the script, the project and with Ezra Miller originally scheduled to begin work on the third installment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise in July — which has now been pushed back to the fall — it remains unclear as to when production on the project will get up and running.
Game Night directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are directing The Flash and will also write the script. The film has changed directors several times as the duo replaced director Rick Famuyiwa (Dope) who exited the project over creative differences with the studio. Famuyiwa had been hired to replace Seth Grahame-Smith who penned the original script and also exited due to creative differences. Before that, The Lego Movie directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were attached to direct. Lord and Miller had originally developed the story for the film, however, they left to work on Solo: A Star Wars Story for Lucasfilm. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword writer Joby Harold was the most recent scribe to have previously worked on a draft of the script.
Both Ezra Miller and Kiersey Clemons are committed to star as the titular hero and his love interest Iris West in The Flash movie.
A timetable for the project was never set in stone, however, the production was expected to be in tow following DC’s Shazam!, Wonder Woman 1984, and Todd Phillips’ upcoming standalone Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Stay tuned to Heroic Hollywood for the latest news on the future of the DC Films franchise as we learn it.
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Top Actors To Replace Ben Affleck In Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’
Ben Affleck is officially out as Batman and it’s a pretty sad day.
Words cannot describe how sad I am to see Ben Affleck announce that he’s no longer Batman. His Batman is why I do what I do. In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I fell in love with his comic book-accurate interpretation of the Caped Crusader. It was a breath of fresh air and it felt like we finally had the one true Batman.
Three years have quickly sped by and we’re officially going to receive a new Batman for his next movie. Last night, Ben Affleck announced that he will not return as the Dark Knight in Matt Reeves’ The Batman and now everyone’s attention has moved towards wanting to know who the next Bruce Wayne will be. Matt Reeves is said to want an actor that’s around 20 years younger than Affleck while Warner Bros. wants someone older. My guess is that Reeves wants a fresh start while the studio wants an older actor for crossover potential.
In this list, I will discuss the actors I think can replace Ben Affleck as Batman using the parameters that Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. want. Hit Next to see our picks to play the Batman.
Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender is an X-Men alum and no stranger to comic book franchises. The actor has shown multiple levels of range and could definitely handle the Batman/Bruce Wayne personality. If they go with the older range for the next Dark Knight, then Fassbender is probably one of the best choices to take over the role.
Ben Barnes
Ben Barnes is out of a job after The Punisher season 2 and he’s one of the best actors in that series. The second season tied up Barnes’ arc on The Punisher and the actor has already told us that that he’d love to play the Caped Crusader. Barnes definitely has the pretty boy look going on for him and I wonder what his take on Bruce Wayne could be.
Ryan Gosling
I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: Ryan Gosling needs to star in a superhero movie. I’ve always thought Gosling would make a great Batman. Every role that he’s done has shown us his capability and he could crush it as Bruce Wayne.
Jon Hamm
Jon Hamm is my top choice for an older Batman. If Warner Bros. wants to cast an older actor for crossover potential, Jon Hamm is the studio’s best bet. He has a similar look to Ben Affleck, and c’mon, the guy’s look just screams Bruce Wayne.
Armie Hammer
Armie Hammer is 32 years old and was cast as the Caped Crusader in George Miller’s Justice League: Mortal. That film will never see the light of day, but that doesn’t mean that Hammer doesn’t deserve a second shot at being the Batman. He’s charming, broody and will probably give his all for this role. Armie Hammer is a great option because he’s young enough for Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. could work in a way for him to crossover with the rest of the DC Extended Universe.
Richard Madden
Game of Thrones alum Richard Madden is my top choice to replace Ben Affleck as Batman. The actor is young, has the look and definitely has the acting chops to play the duality of Batman and Bruce Wayne. Madden just won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television series for the BBC drama Bodyguard, so Warner Bros. may want to quickly snatch him up.
