The Lightning is intended to be a multi-dimensional story, meaning that the film will feature different characters from different DC Universe timelines. One of those characters will be directed by Nicolas Cage’s Superman Andy Pussetti confirmed the actor’s surprise appearance in The Flash.
The Lightning is intended to be a multi-dimensional story, meaning that the film will feature different characters from different DC Universe timelines. One of those characters will be directed by Nicolas Cage’s Superman Andy Pussetti confirmed the actor’s surprise appearance in The Flash.
“Nic was absolutely wonderful. Even though the role was a cameo, he went for it,” said Muschietti Esquire Middle East. “I’ve dreamed of working with him all my life. I hope 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 was cast as Superman in Tim Burton’s Superman Lives. However, Warner Bros. canceled the project due to production and script issues.
What awaits you in The Flash?
“Worlds collide in The Flash as Barry uses his superpowers to go back in time and change the events of the past,” reads the official synopsis. “But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently changes the future, Barry is thrown into a reality where General Zod has returned and threatens annihilation, and there are no superheroes to turn to. Unless Barry manages to coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian…though not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, Barry’s only hope is to run for his life to save the world he is in and return to the future he knows. But will the ultimate sacrifice be enough to restart the universe?”
Ezra Miller reprises his role as Barry Allen / The Flash, who last appeared in the DCEU for Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Joining Miller are Sasha Calle as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, Ron Livingston as Henry Allen, Maribel Verdú as Nora Allen, Michael Shannon as General Zod, Antje Traue as Faora-Ul, and Kiersey Clemons as Iris West. Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck will each reprise their versions of Bruce Wayne/Batman.
“The Flash” is directed by Muschietti from a screenplay by Christina Hodson. Pussyetti’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 16th.