Grant Gustin Wants to Play the Flash in the New DCU (And Here’s How It Could Work)

This article argues that Grant Gustin, who played Barry Allen in the CW's The Flash for nine seasons, should be cast as The Flash in the new DCU, but with a twist: he should play Wally West, not Barry Allen.

The author's main points are:

• Personality Alignment: Gustin's portrayal of a lighthearted, funny, and family-oriented hero is much closer to the personality of the comic book character Wally West than the traditionally more serious and scientific Barry Allen.
• Comic Book Precedent: The idea is inspired by the classic DC Comics storyline where Wally West took over as The Flash after Barry Allen's sacrifice in Crisis on Infinite Earths. This would honor the core DC theme of legacy.
• A Smart Reboot Strategy: Casting Gustin as Wally allows the DCU to perform a "hard reboot" while still using a fan-favorite actor. It creates a clean break from both the CW series and Ezra Miller's portrayal of Barry Allen.
• Built-in Fanbase: The move would capitalize on Gustin's immense popularity and bring his dedicated audience to the new film universe.

In essence, the article proposes that casting Grant Gustin as Wally West is the perfect way for the DCU to honor comic book history, leverage a beloved actor, and create a fresh start for the Scarlet Speedster.

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