New behind-the-scenes photos have surfaced online, showcasing a previously deleted post-credits scene from The Flash movie. These images reveal Ben Affleck donning the striking silver-and-black Batman suit. Despite high anticipation, The Flash film unfortunately turned out to be one of Warner Bros. Discovery's most disappointing DC ventures ever. Presently, The Flash can be accessed digitally, with its Blu-Ray/DVD release set for August 29.
It's a well-known fact that The Flash movie underwent numerous alterations following the conclusion of principal photography. Extensive reshoots and the elimination of multiple endings occurred during the production of The Flash's debut DCEU standalone film. A significant change involved the exclusion of Affleck's portrayal of Batman, which can now be glimpsed thanks to a recent post shared by The Flash Film News.
How Ben Affleck's Silver & Black Batman Costume Differs From His Other Batsuits
The images captured on The Flash movie set unveil the existence of an alternate Batman costume donned by Affleck. It was originally intended to appear in a post-credits scene for The Flash, alongside Aquaman portrayed by Jason Momoa and Bruce Wayne brought to life by George Clooney.Since the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, Ben Affleck has donned multiple Batman suits, culminating in his final appearance in The Flash. The most striking change is the addition of silver accents, which stand out prominently in the recently revealed behind-the-scenes photos. Overall, Affleck's silver-and-black Batman suit closely resembles the one he wore in earlier scenes for The Flash.
The real mystery lies not only in how this suit ended up being involved, but also in Batman's purpose in this post-credits scene. It wouldn't have been surprising if this was intended to be Affleck's Batman's first appearance after Barry altered the timeline to emphasize the fact that this was now a different DCEU. However, George Clooney's Batman made a brief and comedic cameo, solidifying the notion that Affleck's Batman is truly finished in the cinematic world.
While it is thrilling to consider what could have been, it also emphasizes the significant changes that occurred during the production of The Flash. Some last-minute adjustments were likely made due to the newfound creative control at DC, causing the trajectory of Batman's future to shift. Only time will reveal how Barry's DCEU conclusion will be revisited in the future, especially considering the underwhelming reception of The Flash.
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