In the comic books, The Flash is known for re-writing history. So perhaps it's fitting, if slightly worrying, to learn that Warner Bros. has decided to throw out the current script for the stand-alone film featuring Ezra Miller as Barry Allen, and handed the concept to King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword's Joby Harold.
Despite the speed of the character, the movie has been notably sluggish to come together. Seth Grahame-Smith was attached to direct first and wrote a draft, working from an earlier treatment from Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Then he was replaced by Dope's Rick Famuyiwa, who had his own take, one that apparently clashed with the executives' vision for the character.
Now the film is in need of a director, and with Ezra Miller busy elsewhere, the studio has decided that Harold might be able to get it on track ready for when he's available again. Kiersey Clemons and Billy Crudup also remain attached, to play Iris West and Barry's father respectively.
As for Harold's other work, Legend Of The Sword (aimed at kicking off an Arthurian franchise) is out on 12 May. And another take on Robin Hood, starring Taron Egerton, is headed our way in 2018.
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