The Flash Fans Rejoice as James Gunn Responds to Grant Gustin’s Return Speculation

Summary

James Gunn sets the record straight about Grant Gustin's involvement in the DC Universe, stating that they simply followed each other on Instagram.

Grant Gustin gained immense popularity for his role as The Flash on The CW, establishing himself as a prominent figure in DC's live-action universe. Amidst the uncertainty surrounding his return as The Flash, fans eagerly anticipate the inclusion of his version in upcoming DC projects, particularly those delving into the multiverse.

In response to fans wondering if Grant Gustin will reprise his role as The Flash, James Gunn clarifies his involvement in the DC Universe. DC Studios, under the collaboration of Gunn and Peter Safran, are actively producing various films and TV shows for the new DC Universe, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. While numerous superheroes are being introduced into the franchise, there is curiosity surrounding the fate of The Flash, particularly following the underperformance of Ezra Miller's film at the box office.

Recently, fans began to speculate that Gunn had resolved The Flash situation for the DC Universe, as he started following Grant Gustin, who is known for portraying Barry Allen the longest. The 33-year-old actor recently concluded his portrayal of the Scarlet Speedster on The CW's The Flash TV show, which further fuelled speculation that he might make an appearance in the DCU.

Speculation arose over the weekend as fans noticed that filmmaker Gunn and actor Gustin had started following each other on Instagram. In response to a user's question on Threads, DC Studios co-CEO clarified that Gustin's following was simply out of mutual admiration as Gunn stated, "Grant was following me and I like him as an actor so we chatted a bit and I followed him back. Very simple!"

Why Grant Gustin's Barry Allen Deserves To Return

Despite The Flash ending its nearly-decade-long run on The CW as part of the Arrowverse less than a year ago, it is important for Gustin to have the opportunity to return to the DC franchise in the future. Since his casting in 2013 for Arrow season 2, Gustin has become a prominent figure in DC's live-action legacy. His portrayal of The Flash garnered immense popularity, making him one of the central faces of the Arrowverse, and his show became the longest-running in the entire franchise.

An additional reason why Gustin should have the chance to revisit his Flash character is due to the disappointment felt by fans when his version of the DC icon was not included in The Flash movie. Despite the film focusing on the fastest man alive exploring the multiverse and featuring multiple DC live-action cameos, Gustin's absence became a significant controversy. Fans strongly believe that Gustin's Flash making a cameo appearance should have been a given for the creative team.

It remains to be seen if Gustin will don the suit as The Flash again, considering his recent departure from the character on The CW. Depending on the project and its approach, it wouldn't be surprising if DC Studios manages to include Gustin's Flash in one or two projects, particularly if they involve the multiverse. However, for now, speculation will continue regarding how the DC Universe will handle The Flash and who will portray him in the future.