Daniel Radcliffe Expresses Interest In Playing THE FLASH

When asked which comic book character he would like to play, former Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe reveals his interest in portraying the DC Comics character The Flash.

By PaulRom - May 23, 2012 10:05 AM EST

Filed Under: The Flash

While promoting the DVD/Blu-Ray release of The Woman In Black in an interview with Collider, former Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is asked about his thoughts on the growing popularity of comic book movies, as well as if there was a character he would like to play. His answer may surprise you.

"Yeah, absolutely. I dunno who’s left, I mean a lot of comic books have...they’ve all been done. I don’t think anyone’s done The Flash yet, and that’s one I’d probably have a go at. Other then that, I’m not sure which comic book heroes are left.

Warner Bros. has been developing a Flash movie off and on over the years. Last we heard, the studio had a "solid script". However, after the non-success of Green Lantern last year, many are not expecting WB to actively pursue many other DC characters beyond Batman or Superman.

As for whether or not Radcliffe should play The Flash, I'm personally not fond of the idea. If WB decides to move forward with an adaptation, though, it wouldn't be hard to see them be interested in casting Radcliffe (considering they previously worked with him on the Harry Potter franchise). But would you like to see Radcliffe play The Flash?

For the full interview with Collider, click the link below.

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Asterisk - 5/23/2012, 10:42 AM

That'd be interesting.

DaenerysTargaryen - 5/23/2012, 10:44 AM

EHhh....he'll always be Harry in my mind

TheGambitFreak - 5/23/2012, 10:47 AM

As if The Flash couldn't get any lamer...

LordCole - 5/23/2012, 10:49 AM

@Firg, or Jay? Likely not Jay as he is always shown up as an older guy...

JatevinM - 5/23/2012, 11:00 AM

I could see him as Bart. He isn't funny enough for Wally and not old enough for Jay or Barry.

MarkCassidy - 5/23/2012, 11:10 AM

Nice that you're a fan Danny boy, but no. That being said he was pretty good in Woman In Black, I'm sure there is some CBM role he could suit.

AGENTJAY1130 - 5/23/2012, 11:11 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

SageMode - 5/23/2012, 11:11 AM

HahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhaanahahahahahahA!

Tkiller - 5/23/2012, 11:13 AM

"Speedum Scarlatus"

DukeAcureds - 5/23/2012, 11:13 AM

This is bad, duders. He's a big BO draw, technically speaking. Shit. This bad. Bad.

tazmaniak - 5/23/2012, 11:14 AM

Sorry to be the one to burst his bubble, but he's only 5'5 and isn't going to get any taller. I doubt a superhero role is in his future.

darthstern - 5/23/2012, 11:14 AM

what he's like 5'3"
midget flash!!!

thalidomide - 5/23/2012, 11:15 AM

Here we go, lmao!!!

number10 - 5/23/2012, 11:17 AM

OH HELL NO!

Peteyparker - 5/23/2012, 11:20 AM

.................O_o.....Someone alert DC and tell them to lock their doors.....

schneider625 - 5/23/2012, 11:21 AM

Hell NO!!!!

TH3TRUTH007 - 5/23/2012, 11:21 AM

watch him pull a magic stick out of his ass at the speed of light

marvel72 - 5/23/2012, 11:22 AM

wrong choice for the flash.

TheStranger - 5/23/2012, 11:23 AM

IIII don't think so

Thegoddamnrobin - 5/23/2012, 11:26 AM

I wonder how does he sounds like if he speaks in american accent

TheRedSkull - 5/23/2012, 11:28 AM

May as well say to him "Yeah fairplay for being intrigued and interested in that character Daniel"...because this will never come into fruition...ever...of all time...no

Danbojohnj - 5/23/2012, 11:29 AM

Sorry Dan but can't see it myself.He woould make a good Johnathan Harker if they ever make a proper version of Dracula.

UltimaRex - 5/23/2012, 11:29 AM

If JLA has the Atom, he's in.

If not, no. Though WB would probably cast him for the green anyway.

And yes, JLA is coming.

Armie Hammer for Superman.

Greengo - 5/23/2012, 11:31 AM

DA FAWQ?

mrHJK - 5/23/2012, 11:31 AM

Not a bad idea actually. I could see him as Wally. My pick for Bart is NPH himself.

ManThing - 5/23/2012, 11:32 AM

oh please....

RunDTC - 5/23/2012, 11:36 AM

what? no no no no no no no no........

DEADP0000L - 5/23/2012, 11:41 AM

i can see him play the role.

TheNameIsBetty - 5/23/2012, 11:42 AM

If the movie did well, it would become my new favorite CBM. Daniel is a great actor

GiantNerd - 5/23/2012, 11:44 AM

This idea is [frick]ing ridiculous.

That is all.

GiantNerd - 5/23/2012, 11:46 AM

Gosling was my choice for Barry Allen too. He would own that shit.

HelaGood - 5/23/2012, 11:47 AM

thats about as dumb as Ryan Reynolds playing Green Lantern... oh wait...

HelaGood - 5/23/2012, 11:47 AM

Gosling would be a great barry allen!!

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