So as we know, WBD has issued a statement that they’re releasing the Flash in theaters come hell or high water. Probably the wisest decision at this point. It’s really unclear to me what to expect from this movie. I hate what I hear about it writing Cavill’s Superman out of existence. But it will just end up being a pocket universe to introduce the Batgirl, Supergirl, Keaton Batman, Blue Beetle universe, which will still just be one of an infinite number in the multiverse. The Snyderverse universe still exists in the multiverse.
Rumors from test screenings are that Ezra gives an excellent performance and is endearing as Barry. So I guess maybe WB is hoping that a combination of fascination with whatever is going on with Ezra and a winning performance will get it into profit territory.
Mikey Sutton reporting that WBD is saving all the information up for DC Fandome some time in the fall, and probably won’t attend SDCC. By then they will probably have hired the new “czar” of the DC IPs. He keeps reassuring fans that Henry has not been fired but WBD is waiting on the new czar before signing him for whatever they’re planning.
I suppose it makes some sense that WBD would try to salvage what Hamada started. Evidently there’s a proven market for nostalgia with NHW and Top Gun—although knowing WB they will do an inferior take on what’s worked well so far from other studios! Like leave it to WB to gak that. I personally have no interest in Keaton’s Batman returning, I was never that into that campy version of the character to begin with, even back when it released. Batgirl I really don’t give a **** about, she’s always been a minor character to me. And WB couldn‘t even do that right by giving us Terry McGinnis! But it might be fun to see Sasha Calle as Supergirl, for sure. Blue Beetle is a character I don’t know very well, so I’ll remain open to whatever we get for that. Black Adam does not excite me, I think the Rock is a blowhard (his I’m-larger-than-life shtick is an act but also not an act, if that makes sense) and a mediocre actor at best. I’m not familiar with the Black Adam character. JSA is potentially intriguing though. (Most people I see responding to BA trailers and news comment that they’re looking forward to Doctor Fate and Hawkman more, lol.)
In any event, does anyone at WBD really think fans would be as excited about what the Hamadverse is versus, say, MoS 2 with Henry Cavill, Ben’s Batman movie versus Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke, and Zack Snyder returning to make his Knightmare future movie, JL 2? None of that may happen, I get that. But if you’re WBD and could make it happen why wouldn‘t you?
I can’t imagine Henry Cavill is that difficult to work with… or wants that much money… that WBD is slamming the door shut on him. I think he was blacklisted by the previous regime. Still crossing my fingers that if nothing else we get to see at least one more Cavill solo Superman film.
