Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Neil Patrick Harris as the Flash?

Rumors are circulating that Neil Patrick Harris might play the Flash in the upcoming DC movie. Other actors rumored for the role are Scott Porter and Ryan Reynolds.

I haven't seen Porter or Reynolds in anything, but I love Neil Patrick Harris. He's hilarious on How I Met Your Mother, and he showcased his talent as Dr. Horrible in Joss Whedon's summer internet sensation, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Harris is excellent with comedy (that helps -- Flash tends to be light-hearted), and he has the look. I didn't know this, but he voiced the Flash in a Justice League animated movie.

I'm a fan of the genre, so I have no problem with Hollywood making superhero movies. I don't know very much about the Flash, so I'm looking forward to a full-length film.

DC is taking a darker perspective comic book movies because Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were so successful. The Man of Steel is supposed to be a darker version of Superman, for example. A bright movie about the Flash will be a nice balance, comparable to Iron Man in the Marvel universe.


Via The Movie Blog and Screen Rant

2 comments:

  1. Another DC comic on movie?
    I love it, thanks for the update friend.

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