Why the difference between the Flash from TV and Movie?

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I was just sitting in my office and wondering over why there's such difference between the Flash character from TV series and Movies?

The movies' flash is all kinda kiddish and bit scared when big fights come up. He even says to Batman "I haven't fought with anyone. I just push people a bit". While the TV flash, on the other hand, have all the heroic characteristics.

Now I know that the TV series is Flash's own show and the character portrayal is also apt; and also not that the movie's character is bad. But then why the difference between TV and movies? What made the production decide to imply such changes?



Best Answer

It's matter of "tone"

The character names may be the same but their stories and characterization will be different.

The same is true of the previous Superman (Reeve, Routh etc. vs. Cavill) and Batman (many actors/directors) movies.

Zack Snyder explained why they didn't use Grant Gustin...

"I just don't think it was a good fit,” he told the New York Daily News. "I’m very strict with this universe, and I just don’t see a version where... that (tone is) not our world."

"Even if Grant Gustin is my favorite guy in the world and he’s very good, we made a commitment to the multiverse (idea),” Snyder continued, "so it’s just not a thing that’s possible."

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The TV Flash & Movie Flash are in different universes as far as DC is concerned so they will not be the same although they are, of course, based on the same comics character.




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Is The Flash from the show the same in the movie?

The TV Flash & Movie Flash are in different universes as far as DC is concerned so they will not be the same although they are, of course, based on the same comics character.

Which Flash is better movie or series?

If you are referring to the Flash in the Justice League movie, it all boils down to time - On a TV series there is more time for character development and relationships with both friends and enemies. The movie flash was more like an extended cameo than a truly developed character.

Why did they change the actor for The Flash?

It all happens in a flash. For Ezra Miller, life did just that a few days ago when the actor got into a heated altercation in Hilo, Hawaii. According to the report, Miller was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after they shouted obscenities at patrons and then later got physical with others.

Is The Flash TV show accurate to the comics?

The Flash TV series changes quite a few things from the comics. These differences between the two stand out the most. No superhero show or a movie is entirely the same as the comic book from which it originated. The directors and screenwriters usually make multiple changes.



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