DC's "The Flash" has been on TV for quite some time now, but will make a big screen debut two years from now. Fans may remember the introduction of Ezra Miller in next year's "Justice League," and he will reprise his role in the standalone film in 2018.
The latest addition to the cast may come in the form of Billy Crudup, who according to IGN is in negotiations to play Ezra Miller's on-screen dad in "The Flash." Crudup isn't a stranger to Warner Bros., as he played Jon Osterman A.K.A. Dr. Manhattan in Zack Snyder's 2009 film, "Watchmen." The 48-year old actor is also known for his roles in "Mission: Impossible III" (2006), "The Stanford Prison Experiment" (2015), and Oscar Award winning film, "Spotlight," where he played Dr. Philip Zimbardo. He's also appearing in next year's "Alien: Covenant" from director Ridley Scott and starring Michael Fassbender.
Meanwhile, Crudup isn't the only possible new addition to "The Flash," as Variety reported back in July that Kiersey Clemons has come on board as Miller's on-screen love interest, Iris West. Clemons is the third actress to play the character, as Paula Marshall filled the role in a two-hour pilot episode of "The Flash" TV series back in 1990, which starred John Wesley Shipp as the titular character. Viewers and audiences today may also be more familiar with Candice Patton as the Iris West on The CW's "The Flash," which returns with its third season on October 4.
"The Flash" film is Clemon's first major movie following her appearance in "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" and "Dope." She also appeared in Steven Spielberg's "Extant," which aired on CBS. Her other acting stints were in music videos for Lady Gaga, DJ Snake, and Trey Songz.
Meanwhile, "The Flash" is also returning to The CW for its third season, which will feature the Flashpoint storyline. The third season will premiere on October 4. As for the big screen, "The Flash" will arrive on March 16, 2018, to be written by "21 Jump Street" masterminds Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
