Ezra Miller’s Flash ‘to debut’ in Batman V Superman

Ezra Miller is to reportedly make his debut as superhero The Flash in the upcoming film Batman V Superman.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower star, who came out as queer two years ago, was cast as the speedy superhero last year as part of a reported three-film deal.

The actor is set to appear in a 2018 solo film, while he could also appear in the long-awaited Justice League films – but this week it has been reported that he will make his debut earlier than expected.

Costume designer Michael Wilkinson let slip that Miller’s character will be one of a number of heroes to appear in next year’s much-hyped Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Wilkinson told reporters: “I’m not really at the liberty to talk about The Flash right now, but it’s something that you’ll be seeing in the future in our films.

“You do get a glimpse of him, of course, in ‘Batman v Superman’.

“But I’m really looking forward to taking the amazing, iconic costume for The Flash and interpreting it in a fresh way where Ezra Miller is playing The Flash.”

His casting marks the first time that an LGBT actor has been given the lead role in a DC or Marvel superhero film – though Sir Ian McKellen has a prominent role in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men films.

A separate Flash TV series stars Grant Gustin – though the two projects are entirely unrelated.

Miller opened up previously: “I’m queer. I have a lot of really wonderful friends who are of very different sexes and genders. I am very much in love with no one in particular.

“I’ve been trying to figure out relationships, you know? I don’t know if it’s responsible for kids of my age to be so aggressively pursuing monogamous binds, because I don’t think we’re ready for them.”

• Nov 29 2023

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