Perhaps one of the most notable features of the film is that it sees Michael Keaton reprise his role as Bruce Wayne\/Batman three decades after he last donned the Batsuit, and he\u2019s not the only familiar face from years gone by that crops up in the film.<\/p>\n
The film also marks Sasha Calle\u2019s debut as Supergirl and includes small roles for the likes of Unforgotten\u2019s Sanjeev Bhaskar and Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson, both of whom appear as colleagues of Barry Allen\/The Flash.<\/p>\n
Read on for more information about the cast, including where you might have seen the main stars before, and details of all the cameo appearances (if you choose to scroll past the spoiler warning).<\/p>
Ezra Miller plays Barry Allen\/The Flash<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Ezra\"]( "\\"\"Ezra\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Ezra Miller in The Flash.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is Barry Allen\/The Flash?<\/strong> Barry is a police forensic investigator from Central City, and is also a member of the Justice League due to his ability to move at superhuman speeds with the use of the Speed Force. In the new film, Miller plays two different versions of the character \u2013 the one we know from the previous DCEU films and an alternate version from 2013.<\/p>\nWhat else has Ezra Miller been in? <\/strong>Miller first gained prominence for their acclaimed performances in films such as We Need to Talk About Kevin and The Perks of Being a Wallflower and went on to land big roles as Credence Barebone in the Fantastic Beasts films and Barry Allen in the DCEU. In recent years, they have been involved in multiple scandals including run-ins with the law, and in 2022 it was reported that they were receiving treatment for \u201ccomplex mental health issues.\u201d<\/p>\nMichael Keaton plays Bruce Wayne\/Batman<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Michael\"]( "\\"\"Michael\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Michael Keaton as Batman in The Flash.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warner Bros<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is Bruce Wayne\/Batman?<\/strong> Generally speaking, this is a character who needs no introduction \u2013 the Caped Crusader has protected Gotham City from all sorts of villains in a huge variety of films. However, this version of the character hails from an alternate universe, with Keaton reprising his role from Batman and Batman Returns \u2013 only now 30 years older, disillusioned, and retired from crimefighting. Ben Affleck<\/strong> also reprises his role as Bruce Wayne\/Batman in the early scenes before Barry arrives in the alternate universe.<\/p>\nWhat else has Michael Keaton been in? <\/strong>Keaton is perhaps still best known for his role as Bruce Wayne\/Batman in Tim Burton\u2019s films, but he also has a number of other impressive credits to his name including Beetlejuice, Jackie Brown, and The Other Guys. He received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his leading role in Birdman and also garnered acclaim for roles in Spotlight and The Founder. He made a return to superhero films when he played the main antagonist the Vulture\u00a0in\u00a0Spider-Man: Homecoming, while he recently had a starring role on\u00a0Hulu\u00a0limited series\u00a0Dopesick.<\/p>\nSasha Calle plays Kara Zor-El\/Supergirl<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\""Sasha\"]( "\\"\"Sasha\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Sasha Calle plays Kara Zor-El_Supergirl<\/span><\/figcaption> WB<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is Kara Zor-El\/Supergirl? <\/strong>Superman\u2019s cousin, Supergirl is also a powerful Kryptonian and boasts powers \u2013 and a costume \u2013 that are similar to her famous relation.<\/p>\nWhat else has Sasha Calle been in? <\/strong>This is Calle\u2019s big-screen debut, having previously starred on TV in the US soap opera\u00a0The Young and the Restless between 2018 and 2021.<\/p>\nMichael Shannon plays General Zod<\/strong><\/h2>\nWho is Zod?<\/strong> The main villain of the film, Zod is a Kryptonian general with the same powers as Superman who returns to wreak havoc in the alternate timeline, having previously been killed in the events of Man of Steel.<\/p>\nWhat else has Michael Shannon been in?<\/strong> Shannon made his film debut with a small role in Groundhog Day and has since become a prolific big-screen star, with notable roles including 8 Mile, Before the Devil Knows You\u2019re Dead,\u00a0Revolutionary Road, Mud, Midnight Special, Nocturnal Animals,\u00a0The Shape of Water, Knives Out\u00a0and Bullet Train. He previously played Zod in Man of Steel, while major TV credits include Waco, Boardwalk Empire, The Little Drummer Girl and Nine Perfect Strangers.<\/p>\nRon Livingston plays Henry Allen<\/strong><\/h2>\nWho is Henry Allen?<\/strong> Henry is Barry\u2019s father, who was wrongfully convicted of his wife\u2019s murder and whom Barry is desperate to exonerate. Livingston takes over the role from Billy Crudup, who was not available to reprise the role after starring in Justice League.<\/p>\nWhat else has Ron Livingston been in? <\/strong>Livingston\u2019s major film credits include key roles in Office Space, Swingers, Adaptation and The Conjuring, while he\u2019s had TV roles in Band of Brothers, Sex and the City, Boardwalk Empire, Search Party and Loudermilk.<\/p>\nMaribel Verd\u00fa plays Nora Allen<\/strong><\/h2>\nWho is Nora Allen?<\/strong> Nora is Barry\u2019s mother who was murdered in his youth, with Barry desperate to go back in time to stop her death.<\/p>\nWhat else has Maribel Verd\u00fa been in? <\/strong>Highlights from Spanish star Verd\u00fa\u2019s filmography include\u00a0Lovers, Belle \u00c9poque, Y tu mam\u00e1 tambi\u00e9n, Pan\u2019s Labyrinth, Tetro, Snow White,\u00a0and Raymond & Ray.<\/p>\nKiersey Clemons plays Iris West<\/strong><\/h2>\nWho is Iris West?<\/strong> A journalist for the Picture News, who Barry has a crush on.<\/p>\nWhat else has Kiersey Clemons been in? <\/strong>Clemens broke out with a main role in the 2015 film Dope and has since appeared in a number of other movies such as \u00a0Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Flatliners, Hearts Beat Loud, Sweetheart, Antebellum, and Somebody I Used to Know. She previously appeared as Iris in the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League, while she\u2019s also had roles in a number of TV shows such as\u00a0Austin & Ally, Transparent, Easy, Angie Tribeca, and the upcoming Godzilla and the Titans.<\/p>\nThe cast also includes: <\/strong>Antje Traue (Dark) as Zod\u2019s second in command Faora-U, \u00a0Jeremy Irons (Dead Ringers) as Bruce Wayne\u2019s butler Alfred Pennyworth, Temuera Morrison (The Mandalorian) as Thomas Curry, \u00a0Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Derry Girls) and Rudy Mancuso (Rim of the World) as Barry\u2019s co-workers Patty Spivot and Albert Desmond, Sanjeev Bhaskar (Unforgotten) as Barry\u2019s boss David Singh, and Brandon Field (Interview with the Vampire) as villain Al Falcone.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, there are also a number of high-profile cameos \u2013 but a number of these can be constituted as spoilers<\/strong> so tread carefully from here on.<\/p>
![\""Ezra\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/the-flash-ezra-miller-71a654e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"Ezra\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Who is Barry Allen\/The Flash?<\/strong> Barry is a police forensic investigator from Central City, and is also a member of the Justice League due to his ability to move at superhuman speeds with the use of the Speed Force. In the new film, Miller plays two different versions of the character \u2013 the one we know from the previous DCEU films and an alternate version from 2013.<\/p>\n What else has Ezra Miller been in? <\/strong>Miller first gained prominence for their acclaimed performances in films such as We Need to Talk About Kevin and The Perks of Being a Wallflower and went on to land big roles as Credence Barebone in the Fantastic Beasts films and Barry Allen in the DCEU. In recent years, they have been involved in multiple scandals including run-ins with the law, and in 2022 it was reported that they were receiving treatment for \u201ccomplex mental health issues.\u201d<\/p>\n Who is Bruce Wayne\/Batman?<\/strong> Generally speaking, this is a character who needs no introduction \u2013 the Caped Crusader has protected Gotham City from all sorts of villains in a huge variety of films. However, this version of the character hails from an alternate universe, with Keaton reprising his role from Batman and Batman Returns \u2013 only now 30 years older, disillusioned, and retired from crimefighting. Ben Affleck<\/strong> also reprises his role as Bruce Wayne\/Batman in the early scenes before Barry arrives in the alternate universe.<\/p>\n What else has Michael Keaton been in? <\/strong>Keaton is perhaps still best known for his role as Bruce Wayne\/Batman in Tim Burton\u2019s films, but he also has a number of other impressive credits to his name including Beetlejuice, Jackie Brown, and The Other Guys. He received a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his leading role in Birdman and also garnered acclaim for roles in Spotlight and The Founder. He made a return to superhero films when he played the main antagonist the Vulture\u00a0in\u00a0Spider-Man: Homecoming, while he recently had a starring role on\u00a0Hulu\u00a0limited series\u00a0Dopesick.<\/p>\n Who is Kara Zor-El\/Supergirl? <\/strong>Superman\u2019s cousin, Supergirl is also a powerful Kryptonian and boasts powers \u2013 and a costume \u2013 that are similar to her famous relation.<\/p>\n What else has Sasha Calle been in? <\/strong>This is Calle\u2019s big-screen debut, having previously starred on TV in the US soap opera\u00a0The Young and the Restless between 2018 and 2021.<\/p>\n Who is Zod?<\/strong> The main villain of the film, Zod is a Kryptonian general with the same powers as Superman who returns to wreak havoc in the alternate timeline, having previously been killed in the events of Man of Steel.<\/p>\n What else has Michael Shannon been in?<\/strong> Shannon made his film debut with a small role in Groundhog Day and has since become a prolific big-screen star, with notable roles including 8 Mile, Before the Devil Knows You\u2019re Dead,\u00a0Revolutionary Road, Mud, Midnight Special, Nocturnal Animals,\u00a0The Shape of Water, Knives Out\u00a0and Bullet Train. He previously played Zod in Man of Steel, while major TV credits include Waco, Boardwalk Empire, The Little Drummer Girl and Nine Perfect Strangers.<\/p>\n Who is Henry Allen?<\/strong> Henry is Barry\u2019s father, who was wrongfully convicted of his wife\u2019s murder and whom Barry is desperate to exonerate. Livingston takes over the role from Billy Crudup, who was not available to reprise the role after starring in Justice League.<\/p>\n What else has Ron Livingston been in? <\/strong>Livingston\u2019s major film credits include key roles in Office Space, Swingers, Adaptation and The Conjuring, while he\u2019s had TV roles in Band of Brothers, Sex and the City, Boardwalk Empire, Search Party and Loudermilk.<\/p>\n Who is Nora Allen?<\/strong> Nora is Barry\u2019s mother who was murdered in his youth, with Barry desperate to go back in time to stop her death.<\/p>\n What else has Maribel Verd\u00fa been in? <\/strong>Highlights from Spanish star Verd\u00fa\u2019s filmography include\u00a0Lovers, Belle \u00c9poque, Y tu mam\u00e1 tambi\u00e9n, Pan\u2019s Labyrinth, Tetro, Snow White,\u00a0and Raymond & Ray.<\/p>\n Who is Iris West?<\/strong> A journalist for the Picture News, who Barry has a crush on.<\/p>\n What else has Kiersey Clemons been in? <\/strong>Clemens broke out with a main role in the 2015 film Dope and has since appeared in a number of other movies such as \u00a0Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Flatliners, Hearts Beat Loud, Sweetheart, Antebellum, and Somebody I Used to Know. She previously appeared as Iris in the Zack Snyder cut of Justice League, while she\u2019s also had roles in a number of TV shows such as\u00a0Austin & Ally, Transparent, Easy, Angie Tribeca, and the upcoming Godzilla and the Titans.<\/p>\n The cast also includes: <\/strong>Antje Traue (Dark) as Zod\u2019s second in command Faora-U, \u00a0Jeremy Irons (Dead Ringers) as Bruce Wayne\u2019s butler Alfred Pennyworth, Temuera Morrison (The Mandalorian) as Thomas Curry, \u00a0Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Derry Girls) and Rudy Mancuso (Rim of the World) as Barry\u2019s co-workers Patty Spivot and Albert Desmond, Sanjeev Bhaskar (Unforgotten) as Barry\u2019s boss David Singh, and Brandon Field (Interview with the Vampire) as villain Al Falcone.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, there are also a number of high-profile cameos \u2013 but a number of these can be constituted as spoilers<\/strong> so tread carefully from here on.<\/p> Michael Keaton plays Bruce Wayne\/Batman<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Sasha Calle plays Kara Zor-El\/Supergirl<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Michael Shannon plays General Zod<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Ron Livingston plays Henry Allen<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Maribel Verd\u00fa plays Nora Allen<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Kiersey Clemons plays Iris West<\/strong><\/h2>\n