Shawn Levy Almost Directed The Flash
Before The Flash movie hit the big screen, Shawn Levy was in the running to direct it. The DCEU went through several directors for The Flash before Andy Muschietti took over. The multiverse story that The Flash told could have been in the hands of Shawn Levy.
Shawn Levy talked about almost directing The Flash in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. He stated that he was close to directing the movie for a brief period of time. Levy did not go into details about why he did not end up directing the movie. He is currently working on Deadpool & Wolverine. Levy mentioned that he always looks for a story that is worth telling before he takes on a project.
How Shawn Levy Directing The Flash Could Have Changed Marvel & DC
The Flash started filming in 2021 and finished long before Deadpool & Wolverine began production. If Shawn Levy had directed The Flash, he could have worked on both projects. Muschietti's work on The Flash led him to become the director of The Brave and the Bold. The Brave and the Bold is part of the Dc Universe's Batman reboot.
If Levy had directed The Flash, he could have also been in charge of the Dc Universe's Batman reboot. This could have stopped him from taking on Deadpool & Wolverine. The DCU movie could have started sooner as Muschietti is currently working on Welcome to Derry. Levy could have easily adapted The Flash story as he has experience with multiverse stories in Deadpool & Wolverine.
The Flash Movie Explained
The Flash movie stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen aka The Flash. The movie tells the story of Barry wanting to save his mother by traveling back in time. Unfortunately, his trip causes him to end up in an alternate universe without metahumans. This universe has General Zod who is out to conquer the planet. To save this universe and return home, Barry teams up with two alternate reality heroes, Batman (Michael Keaton) and Supergirl (Sasha Calle).
The Flash is the DCEU's first adventure into the multiverse. It is filled with Easter eggs and references to DC's past. The Flash is an important movie for the DCEU and the future of DC Movies.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine is the third movie in the Deadpool franchise. The movie will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds will be returning as the Merc with a Mouth and Hugh Jackman will be reprising his role as Wolverine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most anticipated Movies of 2024. It will be interesting to see how Shawn Levy brings these two iconic characters together.
Upcoming DC Movies
The DC Universe is filled with exciting movies coming out. Here are some of the most anticipated movies:
- Joker: Folie à Deux (October 4, 2024)
- Superman (July 11, 2025)
- Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (June 26, 2026)
- The Batman - Part II (October 2, 2026)
These are just a few of the many exciting DC movies that are on the way. The DC Universe is full of stories waiting to be told and we are sure to see many more movies from the DC Universe in the years to come.
