If you're not moving, you're not living... Ezra Miller IS Barry Allen/The Flash!

[KillerWolf]

Eh, I'm not happy with Ezra Miller cast in this role, but yeah, you never know till it comes out so I'll just wait for the film. But just from my initial thoughts, I'd prefer someone else. Of course everything these days is about "anything goes", no one needs to look the part anymore, so it doesn't matter I suppose. Like let's just cast Ezra Miller as Superman, he doesn't need to look the part, he just needs to act well and be likable. But we'll see I suppose.

I'd say it's not the case of "anything goes" as you put it, but more of focusing on overall vibe and acting quality before anything else (looks). If an actor fits all other aspects director wanted they'd go for it even if he's not exactly a spitting image of character from the source material. And I'd personally rather have that than **** actors who look the part.

 

[Zoom]

I'd say it's not the case of "anything goes" as you put it, but more of focusing on overall vibe and acting quality before anything else (looks). If an actor fits all other aspects director wanted they'd go for it even if he's not exactly a spitting image of character from the source material. And I'd personally rather have that than **** actors who look the part.

Same here.

 

[myuLumis]

^Superman has already been cast.

I know, ha... I was using Superman as an example, as a joke.

Also, I agree completely. Acting ability and talent are the most important factors. What I'm saying is, I'd like both the acting and the right look, as in I have high demands for the character. Me wanting one thing doesn't mean I don't want another thing, so when I say Ezra Miller wasn't who I imagined to play the Flash, I'm not saying anything negative about his acting ability.

I just mean that it seems today with the "anything goes" attitude, we seem to accept one thing and give up another, as you said "I'd rather have", keyword being rather. I say, why not both? Does a high-production film not have the ability to get 100% quality out of everything, or have we lowered standards? That being said, again, I'm not saying Ezra Miller will do badly, I'm just saying I was surprised by the pick. BUT I will gladly wait for the film to come out to see how he does, and if the director / casting team picked Ezra Miller, then I trust that they have their reasons.

 

[HighFivingMF]

We're complaining about the hair color of a character that wears a cowl to cover everything but his chin.

 

[Spider-Fan83]

so, you don't expect Barry to get any screen time, out of the suit?

 

[HighFivingMF]

so, you don't expect Barry to get any screen time, out of the suit?

Of course he will. But people are worried about the iconic image, which is in the suit. If every live action interpretation of The Flash is any indication, as soon as the actor acts nobody gives a **** what color his hair is.

 

[myuLumis]

Yeah, I mean in the end it is just me complaining, but like I said, I will hold my doubts and wait for the film to come out. But I agree with Spider-Fan, just because a character is a hero and wears a suit, for me it's really the character UNDER the suit that matters, and how he or she can portray that person when they are out of the suit.

Of course you can say, he can dye his hair. At this day, with cosmetics and makeup and wardrobe and CG, I guess does it really matter, you can make anyone look like anyone. I'm not hating on Ezra, perhaps he can pull off a transformation physically and acting-wise to turn into the Flash - that is his job as the actor after all - I'm just saying he's not the most convincing person to do that, for me at least.

Who knows, he may end up like all the other actors who people doubted at first who ended up being hits. So I'll hold my thoughts, but again, just from my initial thoughts I mean to say I don't feel fully convinced.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I know, ha... I was using Superman as an example, as a joke.

Also, I agree completely. Acting ability and talent are the most important factors. What I'm saying is, I'd like both the acting and the right look, as in I have high demands for the character. Me wanting one thing doesn't mean I don't want another thing, so when I say Ezra Miller wasn't who I imagined to play the Flash, I'm not saying anything negative about his acting ability.

I just mean that it seems today with the "anything goes" attitude, we seem to accept one thing and give up another, as you said "I'd rather have", keyword being rather. I say, why not both? Does a high-production film not have the ability to get 100% quality out of everything, or have we lowered standards? That being said, again, I'm not saying Ezra Miller will do badly, I'm just saying I was surprised by the pick. BUT I will gladly wait for the film to come out to see how he does, and if the director / casting team picked Ezra Miller, then I trust that they have their reasons.

I understand your sentiment. I have a visual preference for certain characters. Believe me it took me a while to get over Lois Lane having red hair but I eventually did. I get it, you wanted someone who looked more like the character and you didn't get that so you are disappointed.

With me if they change the character visually I have my moments of disappointment and fangirl raging in my mind and then I slowly just look at the actors previous work to gather what they can bring to the role.

In the case of Ezra Miller, no he doesn't look a thing like Barry Allen, even if he dies his hair he won't but I like his youthful and playful energy and acting chops enough to not be bothered by it. Maybe I'm wrong and he will suck in the role but I really like the casting on paper.

I'm not as attached to Barry Allen (I'm assuming Miller is playing Allen) look so maybe I wouldn't be so lenient if I was as attached to the character's look.

 

[Rorschach2012]

Of course he will. But people are worried about the iconic image, which is in the suit. If every live action interpretation of The Flash is any indication, as soon as the actor acts nobody gives a **** what color his hair is.

That's how i feel. Ezra will look like Flash with the cowl on. And i never minded that JWS and GG didn't have blonde hair, so it shouldn't matter here either.

 

[myuLumis]

It's not even the hair, I don't know why someone brought up the hair in the first place, they can dye hair if they wanted to. I don't mind their hair being portrayed differently, but with Ezra Miller it was his overall... look. Excluding the hair, because again, that can easily be changed. But face, presence, body, etc. Of course those things can be changed too these days so I guess nothing matters.

And I disagree, I do very much mind who is UNDER the suit and how they portray the character outside of it. As examples, it's Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker, Clark Kent that solidify whether their actors successfully develop these characters and get them to relate to us. In the Dark Knight trilogy, Batman is cool, but it's Bale's Wayne that gets us to feel for the story.

But again, I'm just stating points. I'm not saying Ezra can't do well, we'll just have to see when the film comes out. If he plays the character fine and the film is good, then we will all just accept and probably grow to like him in the role in time, so no big deal.

 

[John-An]

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[HighFivingMF]

It's not even the hair, I don't know why someone brought up the hair in the first place, they can dye hair if they wanted to. I don't mind their hair being portrayed differently, but with Ezra Miller it was his overall... look. Excluding the hair, because again, that can easily be changed. But face, presence, body, etc. Of course those things can be changed too these days so I guess nothing matters.

And I disagree, I do very much mind who is UNDER the suit and how they portray the character outside of it. As examples, it's Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker, Clark Kent that solidify whether their actors successfully develop these characters and get them to relate to us. In the Dark Knight trilogy, Batman is cool, but it's Bale's Wayne that gets us to feel for the story.

But again, I'm just stating points. I'm not saying Ezra can't do well, we'll just have to see when the film comes out. If he plays the character fine and the film is good, then we will all just accept and probably grow to like him in the role in time, so no big deal.

What about his face doesn't look like a character that's been drawn by dozens of different artists over about half a century?

 

[myuLumis]

What about his face doesn't look like a character that's been drawn by dozens of different artists over about half a century?

There's no specifics. You can nitpick any description I say, again, it's more so just the initial and honest reaction and feeling I get (along with many others I know) when seeing Ezra Miller cast as the Flash. Like you said, these are fictional characters who have been depicted in many ways over a long period of time, so there's no right or wrong way.

All I'm saying is I currently can't see Ezra Miller as Barry, same as when Grant Gustin was to be him in CW's version. Of course now we all like him. So I'm not saying Ezra won't succeed, and if he does, I'll undeniably be happily backing him. But as of right now, I don't see it, but that's the beauty of acting and transforming into other people.

 

[queendarkness12]

Zack Snyder is not above transforming his actors to fit his vision for his movies.

For me, I don't know much about the guy's work, which is kind of worrying since most of the general public doesn't know who he is.

But, I have faith in the guy being able to pull it off. I'm all for giving people a chance.

He has a lot of fangirl potential, which can be good business wise. And also, he has a great personality, which is a plus for me.

 

[John-An]

You forgot to mention that he can act. and very good.

 

[queendarkness12]

You forgot to mention that he can act. and very good.

Thanks for mentioning it, even though I am unfamiliar with his work. t:

 

[queendarkness12]

D.C. has a star on their hands. The fan girls are going freaking love this guy. Dark Horse for most popular JL member from the GA perspective after the movie releases.

The guy will be a showstealer, since the guy's got great eyebrows.

 

[terry78]

You know what they say about a man with great eyebrows.

 

[John-An]

Thanks for mentioning it, even though I am unfamiliar with his work. t:

Then see them.. you won't be wasting your time There are two movies that Ezra ROCKED!!!

 

[Alien Anal]

Its funny because I remember first seeing Ezra Miller in "After School" and instantly thinking this guy is going to be huge some day. I was instantly drawn into watching his performance and felt he had a great presence on screen, so its funny now to be reading all these yrs later that he is going to be The Flash. I couldn't be happier about this casting decision.

 

[SuperAl]

Then see them.. you won't be wasting your time There are two movies that Ezra ROCKED!!!

I have only seen him in We need to talk about Kevin which was a pretty strange movie, twisted movie, not my kind of flick but he's definitely got some talent.

 

[Greeneyes]

You know what they say about a man with great eyebrows.

That he's Cara Delevingne's Brother?

 

[Greeneyes]

Its funny because I remember first seeing Ezra Miller in "After School" and instantly thinking this guy is going to be huge some day. I was instantly drawn into watching his performance and felt he had a great presence on screen, so its funny now to be reading all these yrs later that he is going to be The Flash. I couldn't be happier about this casting decision.

Same here. You could also sit talking to this guy all night and have great conversation and a good laugh too.

 

[The Watchman]

Did they re-cast this horrible choice yet?

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Did they re-cast this horrible choice yet?

Either this is a troll post or a joke.