DirectorAndy Muschiettihas taken to his Instagram to tease Batman’s involvement inThe Flash. The photo clearly meshes the suits of both Flash and Batman, specifically that ofMichael Keaton’s Batman in the 1989 and 1992 original films. Flash’s iconic lightning bolt is also seen, though the tinge of red appears a bit brighter than has been seen in the suits worn thus far byEzra Miller.
Images of this nature offer no plot points, though it is exciting for the potential ofThe Flash, which has faced some major hurdles in its arduous production process. Keaton entered negotiations to reprise his role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in June of 2020. Shortly after his confirmation, his latest successor to the cape and cowl,Ben Affleck, was announced to be appearing in the film. Affleck reported that his role would be small, and would help pave the way for Keaton’s re-introduction and the film’s concept of the multiverse.
Keaton is expected to have a larger role in this film, and the actor truly understands the importance of comic book films to audiences, saying the following:
“I never looked at it like, ‘Oh, this is just a silly thing.’ It was not a silly thing when I did Batman. But it has become a giant thing, culturally. It’s iconic. This is a big deal in the world to people. You’ve got to honor that and be respectful of that. Even I go, ‘Jesus, this is huge.'”
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It’s not yet known how exactly the multiverse will impact the film, though Miller’s Barry Allen is expected to toy around with time travel to prevent the death of his mother. Production onThe Flashhas been lengthy and well-documented at this point, with several delays, script shuffles, and director changes plaguing its pre-production. A film was first announced in October 2014, with potential directors inSeth Grahame-Smith(Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter),Rick Famuyiwa(Dope), andJohn Francis DaleyandJonathan Goldstein(Game Night).
Aside from Miller, Keaton, and Affleck, the film will also see the debut of Supergirl, to be played bySasha Calle(The Young and the Restless). The actress will be making her film debut inThe Flash. Though that’s certainly an intimidating prospect, if theset videoshave been any indication she’s certainly on the right track.Kiersey Clemons,Maribel Verdú, andRon Livingstonare also on the cast list, playing the roles of Iris West, and Nora and Henry Allen, respectively.
The Flashwill finally hit theaters on July 21, 2025. Check out Muschietti’s image below:
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