The Mind-Bending Evolution of The Flash: Unveiling the Groundbreaking Multi-Barry Narrative

The Flash has finally made its way to the big screen, seven years after Ezra Miller first portrayed the character in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. This film delves into the world of the multiverse, bringing back beloved versions of comic book characters, such as Michael Keaton's Batman. The concept of the multiverse is fully explored in the movie, with different iterations of DC Comics' characters from various eras making an appearance.

The multiverse theme extends beyond just the supporting characters; in fact, The Flash features two versions of Barry Allen, both portrayed by Ezra Miller in the final cut. Achieving this dual portrayal required significant efforts, resulting in an unsettling experience during early test screenings. Nancy Nugent, the supervising sound editor, revealed what viewers witnessed as the visual effects for the double-Barry scenes were being perfected.

It was a bit more complex during the dialogue ADR phase due to the presence of two Barry Allens in the footage and the process involved in bringing them together. In scenes featuring two Ezras, one of them was portrayed by another actor named Ed Wade. Throughout the course of the movie, Ed was gradually replaced by Ezra, but it was a gradual process. Initially, they performed the scenes together with Ezra playing one Barry and Ed playing the other, and this interchange would depend on how the scene was being shot. So, in the first viewing of the movie, it included both Ezra and Ed. However, prior to the initial screenings, they wanted to substitute all of Ed's lines with Ezra's voice, even though they hadn't yet had the opportunity to replace his face. Thus, the early screenings showcased Ezra and Ed, but with Ezra's voice dubbed over. This was a process, and eventually, the image started to be replaced. It was a bit more intricate, but fortunately, we had the time to accomplish it.

Why The Flash Should Have Been The Last DCEU Film

The Flash, with its story and ties to previous eras of DC storytelling, would have been the perfect way to conclude Zack Snyder's universe. However, with the upcoming Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom being the final entry in the DCEU, The Flash will now be a part of the rebranded DCU under the guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran. Despite this shift, The Flash could have served as a retrospective and a farewell, paying homage to the past while embracing the future.

Gal Gadot's return as Wonder Woman and Jason Momoa's confidence in continuing as Aquaman after the release of Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom suggests that certain elements of the DCEU could seamlessly transition into the DCU. The future participation of Ezra Miller as The Flash, on the other hand, remains uncertain.