The Flash really is the fastest man alive as the sequel to his upcoming solo movie has already been written.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a sequel has been penned by Aquaman writer David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. The Flash 2’s script was reportedly put together just in case The Flash does well when it’s released on June 23, 2023.
The Flash stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen in the character’s first solo film since he was introduced to the DC movie universe in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice. The Flash also took part in the epic comic book team-up, DC’s Justice League.
However, The Flash star has recently been under intense scrutiny following a series of arrests and questionable behavior.
Over the past few months, Miller has seen a number of troubling claims made about their conduct, which have even resulted in arrests and police involvement. They have been charged with burglary in Vermont, as well as other legal issues in Hawaii, Massachusetts, and North Dakota.
Miller has also been accused of throwing a chair at a woman, grooming minors, and other serious misconduct.
The actor drew nationwide attention when they abruptly deleted their Instagram account and seemingly vanished. However, in August, Miller confirmed that they are suffering from “mental health” issues and delivered an apology.
“Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment,” said Miller. “I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior. I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.”
Despite these shocking troubles, it doesn’t seem to have altered Warner’s faith in The Flash.
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Miller recently returned to The Flash set for reshoots, signaling that Warner Bros. was backing its troubled star. If The Flash 2 has already been developed into a script, that’s a pretty definitive sign that Warner Bros. is happy to sweep Miller’s woes under the carpet.
Whether or not The Flash 2 is greenlit depends on how the first installment does at the box office.
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Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.