the flash is set to be a multi-dimensional story, meaning various characters from different DC Universe timelines will appear in the film. One of those characters will be Nicolas Cage’s Superman, as director Andy Muschietti confirmed the actor’s surprise cameo in The Flash.
“Nic was absolutely wonderful. Although the role was a cameo, he immersed himself in it,” Muschietti told Esquire Middle East. “I have dreamed all my life of working with him. I hope to be able to work with him again soon.” Muchietti also noted that Cage is a “comic book fanatic” and a “huge Superman fan”.
25 years ago, Cage starred as Superman in Tim Burton’s Superman Lives. However, Warner Bros. canceled the project due to production issues and scripting issues.
What to expect in The Flash?
“Worlds collide in The Flash when Barry uses his time-traveling superpowers to change events from the past,” reads the official synopsis. “But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry finds himself trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no superheroes to turn to. to turn. That is, unless Barry can bring a very different Batman out of retirement and save an imprisoned Kryptonian…but not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world he finds himself in and return to the future he knows, Barry’s only hope is to run for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
Ezra Miller reprises his role as Barry Allen/The Flash, who last appeared in the DCEU for Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Alongside Miller, Sasha Calle will play Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, Ron Livingston will play Henry Allen, Maribel Verdú will play Nora Allen, Michael Shannon will play General Zod, Antje Traue will play Faora-Ul, and Kiersey Clemons will play Iris West. Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck will reprise their versions of Bruce Wayne/Batman respectively.
The Flash is directed by Muschietti from a screenplay by Christina Hodson. Muschietti’s sister Barbara will produce alongside Michael Disco. The Flash belongs to the DCEU but will serve as a continuity reset to shape the new DC Universe.
The Flash hits theaters on June 16.