Grant Gustin Teases Return to Superhero Genre Post-Flash
As The Flash series draws to a close, Grant Gustin reveals his enthusiasm for continuing in the superhero genre The actor expresses his willingness to play another superhero and even hints at a possible return as The Flash
Grant Gustin, who recently wrapped up his work as the titular character on The Flash, has expressed his continued interest in the superhero genre. In fact, due to his love for the genre, he has stated that he would be open to playing another superhero in the future. He even hinted at the possibility of returning as The Flash, although it is unclear whether this would be for a reboot or another DC property. With The Flash ending after a successful nine-year run, fans are eagerly anticipating what Gustin's next move will be in the superhero world.
Grant Gustin, the actor who portrays The Flash, recently expressed his enthusiasm for the superhero genre to Entertainment Weekly. Despite rumors of him leaving the genre, Gustin clarified that he is open to any superhero role, regardless of whether it is Flash-related or not. He stated that he grew up a fan of the genre and loves both sci-fi and superhero content. Gustin further added that he would jump at the chance to play a character he is excited about, and would be thrilled to receive a call for a Flash-related project in the future.
Fans may question whether Grant Gustin can successfully portray another superhero due to his well-known role as The Flash. However, it's important to remember that many actors known for playing superheroes have also taken on other roles. Chris Evans, who is now synonymous with Captain America, once played The Human Torch in the original Fantastic Four movies. Ryan Reynolds, who brought Deadpool to life, previously starred in Green Lantern. Given Gustin's impressive portrayal of Barry Allen, there's no reason to believe he couldn't excel in another superhero role. The CW Arrowverse has demonstrated a knack for clever homages, such as featuring John Wesley Shipp as an alternate version of The Flash and having Kevin Conroy play an older Batman in an alternate universe. Gustin has played The Flash for nearly a decade, earning a reputation for his outstanding performance.
The performances of actors Chris Evans and Ryan Reynolds in their respective Fantastic Four movies were criticized, although it wasn't necessarily their fault. On the other hand, Grant Gustin's portrayal of The Flash was highly praised from the beginning. With the possibility of a multiverse story in DC's upcoming The Flash movie, fans are eager to see Gustin return to the role that made him a star. The Flash series finale will air on May 24, 2023, on The CW.
