The Flash Movie Ends with Surprise Return of Iconic Actor George Clooney

 

The Flash movie had a surprise ending where an iconic actor returned. The movie involved the main character, Barry Allen, using his superpowers to change the past and save his mother's life. This resulted in different events happening in the timeline, like Supergirl landing on Earth instead of Superman and Michael Keaton still being Batman. In the end, it was revealed that Barry had continued to mess with the timeline, and he was greeted by Bruce Wayne, played by George Clooney.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie had multiple endings. The creative team, including James Gunn and Peter Safran, wanted George Clooney to make a comeback, although they thought it was unlikely. They screened the movie for Clooney, who approved the idea, and they filmed his scene in January on the Warner Bros. lot. The studio was so excited about the new ending that they didn't even test it with audiences or reveal it at the premiere.

Before the final ending, there were two other versions considered. One had Supergirl and Keaton's Batman appearing together, suggesting that Barry hadn't fully fixed the timeline. The other version would have included Superman and Wonder Woman alongside Supergirl and Keaton's Batman.

The Flash's ending was kept a secret until shortly before the movie's release. This led to speculation that it would set up future projects in the DC Universe, particularly James Gunn's Superman: Legacy. The report also mentions changes in plans for Henry Cavill's Superman and a standalone Supergirl movie.

A sequel to The Flash movie has reportedly been written, and it will depend on the box office success of the first film. It will be interesting to see if George Clooney's return as Batman has a larger impact on the DC Universe beyond just being a fan service.