The Flash (2022)

[eledoremassis02]

Seems like Batgirl Directors talked to James Gunn, tho I think it may be about doing somthing besides Batgirl.

In other news, the apparent new Batwing (keaton)

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[Silver Nemesis]

Reports from the latest test screening of Aquaman II are stating that Affleck has been cut from the film.

In other news, the apparent new Batwing (keaton)

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From the leaked plot details I've read, it sounds like Bat-Keaton will be using the Batwing to battle Zod and his army of Kryptonian invaders. Bruce better have fixed the targeting system if he's planning to shoot kryptonite bullets.

[Gotham Knight]

Okay, this is the DC/Flash situation currently. Spoilers ahead.

...

The Flash has not changed at all. The ending remains the same.

Keaton is Batman.

Sasha Calle is Supergirl. Superman's fate is not directly addressed, it is left opened ended as to whether he's around or not. This was the original plan as no deal was in place. Technically there still isn't one, but, Cavill's inclusion in Black Adam probably means that he's safe, but he has a cousin now and is likely not the Snyder incarnation.

This is a supposition of my own, true, though I do think more attention needs to be paid to the mid credit sequence of BA, which already shows signs of retcon IE Superman seems more traditional, he's got the Johnny Williams theme and the curl and is being represented as a juxtaposition to Black Adam.   

Aquaman 2 has no Batman at all. it is being reported that Batman is no longer necessary to the plot. Originally Bruce Wayne informs Arthur of some kind thermal problem with the core of the earth. The reshoots might have handled that.

[Gotham Knight]

Another note here:

It is also being scooped that the entire reason that Affleck was hired for Aqua 2 was because they weren't sure at one point which movie would come out first, but the new cut of the film doesn't need Batman at all.

[The Dark Knight]

Another note here:

It is also being scooped that the entire reason that Affleck was hired for Aqua 2 was because they weren't sure at one point which movie would come out first, but the new cut of the film doesn't need Batman at all.

That makes the most sense, especially considering Affleck's announcement about the remainder of his career. We have a situation where two Batman actors, Keaton and Affleck, filmed sequences for a film (Aquaman II) only to have all of their content deleted. Pretty incredible.

As for The Flash, I'm still eager to see it from the point of view it's Batman III. Again, the plot rundown I read had a bunch of good moments for Keaton and he's in the film a lot. If the test screenings have been as successful as claimed, then let's see that movie. The movie that was originally intended, for better or for worse. After that, who knows what the plan is.

[Gotham Knight]

Man of Steel 2 might be canceled. I think they're rebooting the DCU. Insiders are convinced Gunn is just starting completely over. The Flash might be this universe's coda.

[The Laughing Fish]

To add further insult to injury, Jason Momoa may end his run as Aquaman and become Lobo. That's right, kill off a billion-dollar franchise and relegate an established star to a D-list role. I can't believe Momoa would even consider this, but apparently, he's excited at the prospect because he grew up reading Lobo. Why, so he can become a tiresome Deadpool knockoff? f*** that downgrade.

All of this idiotic news has handicapped whatever box office potential Flash, Shazam 2 and Aquaman 2 may have had. Flash already had the odds stacked against it because of the negative fan reaction and skepticism toward plot details and Ezra's shenanigans, now it may have been given the kiss of death (if Ezra didn't already). Do people here really think mass audiences are going to get heavily invested in these projects knowing none of these actually matter? I'm sure solo Aquaman movie fans can't be too happy about that franchise ending prematurely.

None of this reboot talk makes any sense. WBD is reportedly in bad shape financially, but they're going to invest in such a risky venture, despite all the money they already spent on additional reshoots for these last crop of movies? They might as well scrap ALL of these films as tax write-offs instead as they did with Batgirl, because as of now, none of them fit any sort of "plan" Gunn and Safran have in mind.

And as for Gunn, is he keeping his TSS and Peacemaker drivel intact, or is he going to eliminate that as well? That's another WTF thought crossing my mind.

To be honest, I don't even feel outraged anymore. I felt that as soon as Gunn got the job in the first place, both creatively and morally, and I was dreading some dramatic bullsh*t would happen ever since. The fact that it was reported that studio execs Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy wanted to continue with the Snyderverse actors shows there is a serious political clash going on behind the scenes. And here I was hoping we were passed that once the Emmerich/Hamada era came to an end. I was so naive.

If this DC reboot sh*t goes through - HA! - you can kiss the brand goodbye. Now THIS is how you alienate a fanbase.

BTW, if anyone is relieved that Matt Reeves' franchise is reportedly safe, be careful what you wish for. It's reported that Gunn and Safran will oversee that franchise too.

[Gotham Knight]

It is also being said that Flash is no longer locked, so the ending might altered to accommodate the fact that this is it.

[Gotham Knight]

BOF chimed in. They were the first ones who knew Keaton was back and despite what we might think of them they usually have it right as far as what's going on behind the scenes. In other words I trust their sources.

They say that this is it. The current iteration of the DCEU is going to end and they are going to reboot it. DC will be revamped from scratch.

[Travesty]

I wonder if they go with a new Batman for their new universe. I want the Reeves-verse to be its own thing. I don't think they're going to dump it, but I hope they don't try and merge it together.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.