The Flash movie has hit another snag. Director Rick Famuyiwa has officially left the project.
Sources say that the reason appears to be the all too familiar creative differences between the studio and the director. A similar problem happened with Wonder Woman when Michelle MacLaren was swiftly replaced with Patty Jenkins which didn’t cause any problems with the production schedule.
“When I was approached by Warner Bros and DC about the possibility of directing The Flash, I was excited about the opportunity to enter this amazing world of characters that I loved growing up, and still do to this day. I was also excited to work with Ezra Miller, who is a phenomenal young actor,” Famuyiwa said in a statement. “I pitched a version of the film in line with my voice, humor, and heart. While it’s disappointing that we couldn’t come together creatively on the project, I remain grateful for the opportunity. I will continue to look for opportunities to tell stories that speak to a fresh generational, topical, and multicultural point of view. I wish Warner Brothers, DC, Jon Berg, Geoff Johns, and Ezra Miller all the best as they continue their journey into the speed force.”
Pre-production was well underway on the film with a early 2017 start date on the books. The film has a tentative release date of March 16, 2018 but this could put things up in limbo.
