Rumor: ‘The Flash’ Villain Will Be The Rogues
Warner Bros.‘The Flashis assembling quite a team of good guys, includingEzra Milleras Barry Allen,Kiersey Clemonsas Iris West, andRay Fisheras Victor Stone(a.k.a. Cyborg). But a superhero movie is nothing without a supervillain. So who’ll be the one to threaten the Scarlet Speedster in his solo movie? As it turns out, the answer may be no one baddie in particular — because, rumor has it, he’ll be facing off against an entire team of supervillains known as the Rogues.
Heroic HollywoodgotThe Flashvillain rumor. As with all unofficial reports, this one should be taken with a grain of salt.
Created during the Silver Age, the Rogues are a collection of criminals who band together to stop the Flash. As with any team in superhero comics, the lineup has changed over the years and could change again for the movie. But the current iteration is led by Captain Cold, whom Heroic Hollywood (viaMovie Pilot) says will be included in the film. Other members of the Rogues have included Heat Wave, Mirror Master, Weather Wizard, the Trickster, the Top, and Captain Boomerang.
You’ll recall the last of those was already introduced in this summer’sSuicide Squad, played byJai Courtney. If this rumor is indeed true, it’s probably reasonable to assume Courtney will reprise his role for theFlashmovie. Miller even cameoed in aSuicide Squadflashback featuring Courtney’s Boomerang, so the two already have a history in this continuity. No other notable Rogues members have appeared in the current DC cinematic universe to date.
Rick Famuyiwa(Dope) is directingThe Flash, having replaced original helmer Seth Grahame-Smith. The film is scheduled for release onMarch 16, 2018. But before we get there, Miller will reprise his role as the Fastest Man Alive in next year’sJustice League, appearing alongside Fisher as Cyborg,Ben Affleckas Batman,Gal Gadotas Wonder Woman,Henry Cavillas Superman, andJason Momoaas Aquaman.
