THE FLASH Movie Always Included Cyborg (Until It Didn't) According To JUSTICE LEAGUE Star Ray Fisher

Zack Snyder's Justice League star Ray Fisher has revealed that Cyborg was part of every draft of The Flash... until he wasn't. Find out what the actor had to say about that change after the jump!

By JoshWilding - Apr 01, 2021 01:04 AM EST

Filed Under: The Flash

The Flash has seemingly been through countless writers and directors at this point, with IT helmer Andy Muschietti the latest filmmaker to board the project. Now, it seems the movie is finally happening as the cast is being put together (including Sasha Calle as Supergirl) and production is expected to begin shortly.

Ben Affleck is returning as Batman, while Michael Keaton is also hoping to be part of the DC Comics adaptation should COVID-19 restrictions lift. However, one character we won't be seeing is Cyborg.

It was once reported that The Flash was set to include Ray Fisher's Victor Stone as a co-star, but plans changed, primarily because the Zack Snyder's Justice League star refused to appear in any movie produced by DC Films boss Walter Hamada.

During a recent interview with the LightCast Podcast, Fisher revealed that, as far as he's aware, Cyborg was always supposed to be in the movie.

"As far as I’m aware, there’s never been a version of The Flash film that did not have Cyborg present in it," the actor claimed. "And for Rick [Famuyiwa]’s part, I think his specific perspective would be great for Cyborg to really explore and for us to explore Cyborg’s solo film. Not just from the action side, because his stories actually have a lot of heart and they have a lot of meaning."

"I will say that I had a great conversation with Andy Muschietti last year. The script as it stood and the things that we talked about at that time seemed really awesome. I wish them the best."

There's no way we'll see Cyborg team-up with Barry Allen in The Flash now, and it remains to be seen who will take that character's place. Regardless, Fisher's time as the hero is clearly at an end.

Click on the "Next" button below to check out some of
the best Easter Eggs in Zack Snyder's Justice League!

10. Flashpoint Tease

When Rick Famuyiwa was set to direct The Flash, it was widely claimed the film would adapt Flashpoint.

That storyline saw Barry Allen travel through time to stop Reverse-Flash from killing his mother; little did he know that would create a whole new timeline. In that world, Cyborg was a top tier superhero, Thomas Wayne was Batman, and Atlantis was at war with Themyscira.

There's a hint of that in the Snyder Cut when the heroes are digging up Superman's body.

Wonder Woman talks about the animosity between her and Aquaman's people, and while he seems uninterested in any sort of conflict, this could have quite easily been expanded on in a Flashpoint film (sadly, that's not happening now).

9. Dusty

There's a little more Martha Kent in Zack Snyder's Justice League, including a scene with her visiting Clark's grave.

She's joined by the Kent family dog Dusty, and even though the name has been altered, this feels like a deep cut reference to Rusty, young Clark's pet dog from the comics.

In the pages of 1986's The Man of Steel #1 (written and pencilled by John Byrne), it was Rusty who helped the future Superman learn to fly...accidentally. Snyder is such a huge fan of the character, it's no great surprise he turned to the comics for inspiration for such a small moment.

It's a small Easter Egg, but those are sometimes the best ones.

8. Gard'ner Fox

When the action moves to Central City, we catch up with Barry Allen attempting to get himself a job, and it's then that the Fastest Man Alive locks eyes with Iris West.

Thanks to his incredible speed, Barry is able to save her from certain death, but a closer look at the truck which nearly kills her features one heck of an Easter Egg. The company is Gard'ner Fox, a pretty clear reference to DC Comics writer Gardner Fox.

He co-created the original Flash, along with characters like Sandman and Hawkman. He was even jointly responsible for the Justice Society and Justice League, and would later introduce the Multiverse in The Flash #123 in 1961.

Without him, the DC Universe would be unrecognizable.

7. Arkham Asylum

At the end of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the Dark Knight manages to imprison Lex Luthor in Arkham Asylum. It was a great moment, and a fitting fate for the villain.

In the Snyder Cut, we get a better look at Arkham and learn that it's now known as the "Arkham Home for the Emotionally Troubled."

This new name for the iconic Gotham City location was first used in Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. Given Snyder's love of that story, it's no great surprise that the filmmaker took inspiration from it.

The plaque also reveals that Arkham was established in 1974, the year it first appeared in the comics (in Batman #258).

6. River Styx

When Cyborg makes contact with the Mother Box and Flash powers himself up to help resurrect Superman, something strange happens.

Victor Stone gets a vision of a dark future, and as well as learning that Aquaman was killed by Darkseid, we witness Wonder Woman's funeral (explaining why neither hero was part of the Knightmare future where Earth has been conquered).

Diana Prince burns on a funeral pyre in front of her mother and the rest of the Amazons. Why does she have coins on her eyes? Well, Greek mythology can explain.

The dead would have to pay Charon, Hades' ferryman, to be allowed to cross the River Styx into the afterlife. Coins were placed on their eyes, hence why Wonder Woman looks the way she does here.

5. AFSP

Bruce Wayne recruiting Barry Allen to the Justice League plays out here similarly to 2017's theatrical cut.

However, as they leave Central City together in the billionaire's car (his superpower is being rich, remember), we see a billboard with a mural for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This is a fitting place to include that, especially as Barry is clearly struggling with loneliness when Batman tracks him down.

Snyder's fans have done a lot for the AFSP since the #ReleaseTheSnyderCut movement launched, and have helped them raise over $500,000.

If you need help, or would like to contribute, you can do so by checking out their website.

4. Bat-Tank

A montage at the end of the film teases what's next for each member of the League, with Diana Prince longing for her home on Themyscira, Flash embracing his speed, and Superman returning to Metropolis.

Cyborg, the standout in Zack Snyder's Justice League, also moves past his anger and grief.

However, it's Batman who interests us most. The Dark Knight is shown having apprehended a group of crooks in Gotham City, but he's standing atop a massive tank after doing so.

Unsurprisingly, this epic Batmobile was lifted straight from the pages of The Dark Knight Returns.

3. Kilowog

We've mentioned Cyborg's horrifying vision of the DC Universe's future, but there's another big moment we have to talk about.

Superman, now under the control of Darkseid's Anti-Life Equation, has wreaked havoc on the Hall of Justice (built on the remains of Wayne Manor). Shown holding Batman's cowl, it's who's lying at his feet that really jumped out at us.

That Green Lantern is, without a shadow of a doubt, Kilowog.

Perhaps the most iconic non-human Lantern, this is probably the only character Warner Bros. would allow Snyder to use (he's gone on record to say Warner Bros. wouldn't let him include John Stewart), but it makes for one hell of a visual. Kilowog, who has fought to protect Earth many times, was clearly no match for the Man of Steel.

2. Granny Goodness

When we visit Apokolips, we catch a glimpse of Granny Goodness. One of Darkseid's most loyal followers, she trains his soldiers using a combination of torture, brainwashing, and general cruelness.

She's a bad b*tch, and it seems likely Snyder hoped to further explore her plans at the villain's side in a sequel.

However, this isn't the only reference to Granny Goodness that can be found in the Snyder Cut of Justice League. During the Central City scene with Barry and Iris, the hot dog cart actually has the name "Granny Goodness" on the side. It's a weird Easter Egg to include in a film where she's introduced.

Perhaps it ties into the Multiverse theories about the film?

1. Ryan Choi, Atom

Chinese actor Zheng Kai was completely cut from 2017's Justice League, but finds his role as Ryan Choi restored in this version of the film.

He has a recurring presence alongside Dr. Silas Stone, but is more than just a supporting character. In the comics, Choi - who first appeared in DCU: Brave New World #1 in 2006 - became the fourth character to become Atom.

Near the end of the film, Choi becomes S.T.A.R. Labs' Director of Nanotechnology, a strong hint that he was destined to become a superhero in the not too distant future.

Perhaps that was the plan for Justice League 2, though Snyder has yet to confirm this.

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Blergh - 4/1/2021, 1:49 AM

I'm just tired of this guy. He had a point about the abuse bts as it stands right now he just seems to be cynically milking it.

He said he wouldn't work on a project that involves Hamada but would return if Snyder directed? His erratic statements seem rather bipolar and most of all worrying

RageDriver2401 - 4/1/2021, 1:49 AM

Dude has like 5 acting credits and wants to cherry pick which producers and directors are allowed to work on films he's part of, it's really not surprising that his part got cut.

Blergh - 4/1/2021, 1:54 AM

@RageDriver2401 - it certainly doesn't seem like he has made many friends in the studio.
Don't know him, he might be the nicest dude I know but as an outsider I'd be weary of working with him myself as his tone right now is incredibly scathing while he was out there praising the original cut and team

RageDriver2401 - 4/1/2021, 2:00 AM

@Blergh - The way he conducts himself isn't very professional. He seems to purposely point out the writers of articles (not even the outlets that post said articles) he doesn't agree with knowing that his impressionable fanbase will hound them for the rest of eternity. Seems very dick-ish to me.

dracula - 4/1/2021, 2:16 AM

@RageDriver2401 - Seems like he never heard of paying your dues.

Newbie actors arent entitled to a say in the script

They can suggest changes, but thats as far as it has to go.

Sure as hell dont get control of everyone who gets to work on a film. Want that control, try directing.

SonOfAGif - 4/1/2021, 1:53 AM

Doomsday8888 - 4/1/2021, 1:54 AM

I believe him.

Just look at the COIE scene for example.

Honestly, i like the character, i even like him as an actor, but the man is poison.

dracula - 4/1/2021, 2:02 AM

Hope they do make a Cyborg movie.......with Jovan Wade

Repian - 4/1/2021, 3:18 AM

@dracula - Ser'darius Blain would be a good replacement for Fisher.

dracula - 4/1/2021, 2:03 AM

Actor cut from a movie

Joe Manganiello: get in line

drbong - 4/1/2021, 5:50 AM

@dracula - imagine the breakdowns if he was to sign onto a Terrence Malick film !!

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