Ben Affleckpraised his experience playing Batman on the shooting ofThe Flashafter a “difficult” time as the Dark Knight duringJustice League’s production. Talking toVariety, Affleck spoke about his great time filming in the U.K., where he also crossed paths withJason Momoa.
Pondering about how it felt to wear the cowl and cape once more, Affleck said that “It was a really nice way to revisit that as the prior experience had been difficult.” The star also underlined how his positive experience on set is connected to working with people he likes, as he added, “I love Ezra [Miller] and I had a chance to see Jason [Momoa], who’s over there making ‘Aquaman[and the Lost Kingdom]’.” Joking about the secrecy surroundingThe Flash, Affleck also said that he’s “probably under some gag order that I’m not even aware that I probably just violated and I’m now going to be sued.”
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Warner Bros. is keeping the lid shut onThe Flash’s production, as the upcoming film promises to change the future of DC’s superheroes in cinema. Inspired by theFlashpointcomic-book storyline, the upcoming movie will bring back Affleck as Batman and Milleras The Flash. Since the Flashpoint storyline deals with alternate timelines, it’s no surprise that other Batmen will be involved, includingMichael Keaton, who returns to the part after playing the Dark Knight inTim Burton’s 1989Batmanand 1992Batman Returns.
Directed byIt’sAndy Muschiettifrom a screenplay byBumblebee’sChristina Hodson,The Flashwill also include other superheroes, withSasha Callecast as Supergirl.The Flashcast also includesKiersey Clemonsas Iris West,Maribel Verdúas Nora Allen, andRon Livingstonas Henry Allen, replacingBilly Crudupas Barry’s father after his appearance inJustice League. Social media starRudy MancusoandSaoirse-Monica Jacksonare also involved in the project on undisclosed roles.
The Flashis set to hit theaters on June 24, 2025.
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