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James Gunn has suggested he ’d be undefendable to working withGrant Gustinin the newDC Universe , and several characters from DC Comics could be play by the formerThe Flashstar . Grant Gustin rose to swelling in 2011 as Sebastian Smythe inGlee , but became better known asThe CW ’s Barry Allen , a.k.a . the Flash , in theArrowverse . Gustin debuted as Barry Allen in 2013’sArrowseason 2 , before starring inThe Flashand crossing over into the otherArrowverseshows . Gustin ’s time as Allen add up to an end in 2023 , but his superhero career might not be finished .

While Ezra Miller present Barry Allen ’s Scarlet Speedster in the DCEU , Grant Gustin ’s portrayal of the Flasharguably became the more popular iteration of the DC Comics superhero . This has led to surmisal that Gustin could re-emerge as the Flash in James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s rebooted DC Universe , andGunn lately revealed that he would"love to process with"Gustin , as he ’s an"incredibly gifted guy"(viaThreads ) . Though it ’s possible that Grant Gustin could come back asBarry Allen ’s Flash in the DCU , there are several other fantastic heroes and villains from DC Comics that he ’d be perfect for .

Grant is an incredibly talented guy rope , do now on Broadway , I trust , and is perfectly not going to emaciate just because he ’s not currently in a DC projection . But of class I ’d love to work with him at some point .

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The CW ’s The Flash came to an terminal in 2023 after Grant Gustin depict the superhero for a decade , and the series still holds up after all this time .

10Grant Gustin Could Return As Barry Allen’s Flash

Grant Gustin Played Barry Allen In The CW’s The Flash Series

Grant Gustin play Barry Allen for a decade in The CW’sArrowverse , and take his own series , The Flash , which saw him battle a huge mixture of villains as the Scarlet Speedster . Gustin ’s looping of the Flash was very democratic , which sparked contention when he was snubbed from a cameo appearing in theDCEU’sThe Flashin 2023 , and spurred Hope that he ’d reprise the character in the future . SinceEzra Miller wo n’t be returning as the Flash in the DCU , it ’s potential Grant Gustin could or else , though it ’s more likely a unexampled actor will be regorge in the purpose .

9Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern Will Lead The DCU’s Lanterns Series

Hal Jordan May Be Teased In James Gunn’s Superman

After being disregard in the DCEU following 2011’sGreen Lantern’sfailed endeavour at kicking - starting a new resilient - natural action franchise , Hal Jordan ’s Green Lantern will debut in theDCU ’s upcomingLanternsseries . Lanternswill see Hal Jordan and John Stewart join forces for an Earth - bound storyline , and while cast has n’t been announced for the series ' atomic number 82 persona , Grant Gustin could be a magnificent choice for Hal Jordan . Gustin has the double-dyed look of the Everyman who finds himself stuff into the world of aliens and superheroes , and his more seasoned personality afterThe Flashfits the bill for the more - tough Hal Jordan .

A Lanterns show is last coming to HBO Max starring Hal Jordan and John Stewart as a major chapter in the DCU , but who will play them ?

8Ray Palmer’s Atom Was One Of The First Of DC’s Silver Age Heroes

Ray Palmer Is DC Comics' Version Of Marvel’s Ant-Man

Introduced to DC Comics in 1961’sShowcase # 34 , Ray Palmer , a.k.a . Atom , was one of the Silver Age of Heroes ' first superheroes , construct him an exciting likely addition to the live - action DCU . Most magnificently , former Superman actor Brandon Routh portray Ray Palmer in The CW’sArrowverse , but Grant Gustin could rest new life into the hero in the DCU . At 34 - twelvemonth - old , Gustin is old enough to accurately portray the prestigious physicist and prof , while still being young enough to take on Atom ’s more action - big and energetic sequence . Atom could be a major asset to theDCU ’s future Justice League team .

6Adam Strange Has Connections To An Upcoming DCU Character

Adam Strange Could Debut In The DCU’s Swamp Thing

Archaeologist Adam Strange became the heroical protector of the satellite Rann after being sent to the planet via a " Zeta - Beam , " transit beam that periodically open on Earth . James Gunn has proven his affinity at taking lesser - known and unusual characters and doing them jurist in hot - action , and Adam Strange could be the stark campaigner . To limn this wide-eyed - eyed but steadfast and epic homo , Grant Gustin would be a brilliant choice . unknown could debut in theDCU ’s upcomingSwamp Thing , as the nominal brute was also beam to Rann in DC Comics , and make a new ecosystem on the nuclear war - ravage world .

5Eobard Thawne’s Reverse-Flash Is Barry Allen’s Archenemy In DC Comics

Grant Gustin As The Reverse-Flash Would Put A Spin On His Previous Superhero Career

Grant Gustin could put a villainous construction on his life history as Barry Allen ’s Flash by debut as the DCU ’s Eobard Thawne , a.k.a . theReverse - Flash , the Flash ’s archenemy . Eobard Thawne was portrayed by Tom Cavanagh and Matt Letscher in The CW’sArrowverse , buthaving Grant Gustin transform into this iconic DC Comics villain in the DCU would be a peachy spin on his superhero career . This would see him harbor similar power to his previous Scarlet Speedster role , but would give Gustin the chance to fiddle a much darker character , and potentially even germinate some of Eobard Thawne ’s more vulnerable caliber .

4Red Death Is An Evil Combination Of Batman & The Flash

Red Death Could Connect The DCU Back To The Multiverse

bring in in 2017’sDark years : The Casting # 1 , Red Death is Bruce Wayne ’s Batman from Earth-52 who fought this cosmos ’s version of Barry Allen ’s Flash , hoping to take over his Speed Force abilities . This made Red Death fast enough to get the better of his enemies in Gotham City , whom he brutally murdered , going againstBatman ’s no - kill rule . Should the rebooted DC Universe search the multiverse - which is perhaps improbable afterThe Flash’sfailures -Red Death would be a strong fictional character to introduce , and Grant Gustin ’s potential casting in this role could transform him into an even more meta and terrifying baddie .

3Thomas Andrew Tresser’s Nemesis Could Appear In Batman’s Debut DCU Movie

Nemesis Would Be A Great Addition To The Brave & The Bold

First seen in 1980’sThe Brave and the Bold # 166 , Thomas Andrew Tresser could come out in theDCU ’s live - actionThe Brave and the Bold , which will introduce a new Bruce Wayne ’s Batman . Tresser is a vigilance man - turned - sherlock who operates under the Nemesis nickname , but despite his name , Tresser was an ally to Batman , team up with the Caped Crusader on many occasions . As well as battling alongside Batman , the Suicide Squad and the Justice League , Tresser also has a brief Latinian language with Wonder Woman , so Grant Gustin could have a lengthy and smart futurity in the DCU if cast as Nemesis .

2Rip Hunter Could Appear In The DCU’s Booster Gold

Rip Hunter Is Booster Gold’s Son In DC Comics' Revised Timelines

While he was earlier draw as a even man who invented " Time Spheres " , allowing him to jaunt through time , Rip Hunter was later established as the son of Michael " MJ " Carter ’s Booster Gold . TheDCU’sBooster Goldserieswill introduce the titular futurist superhero , but could also debut Rip Hunter as his time - go boy , rather than being a similar looping to Arthur Darvill ’s enactment in The CW’sLegends of Tomorrow . Grant Gustin has the charm and wit to portray Rip Hunter to ne plus ultra , but could also handle some of the character ’s more striking and intense moments , particularly with his father .

1John Constantine Can Connect Several Dark DCU Heroes

2005’s Constantine’s Sequel Will Be A DC Elseworlds Project

Theories propose that James Gunn may be setting up theJustice League Dark for the DCU , which means a raw iteration of John Constantine could appear . The sour - class warlock and supernatural tec would be a great summation , particularly with labor such asSwamp Thingalready sustain . John Constantine has been adapted into live - action several time , most notably by Keanu Reeves , who is set to return in a DC Elseworlds sequel to 2005’sConstantine . However , Grant Gustincould still seem as the DCU ’s prescribed translation of the string - smoking occultist , give him a huge role in some of the DCU ’s darker storyline .

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Grant Gustin as Barry Allen’s Flash in The CW’s The Flash

The Flash using the Speed Force in DC Comics

Ray Palmer’s Atom smashing wood in DC Comics

Grifter in mask shooting in DC Comics

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Red Death as a mash-up of Batman and the Flash in DC Comics

Thomas Andrew Tresser’s Nemesis fighting in DC Comics

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