Earlier this week it was announced that Warner Bros.’ The Flash movie had lost a second director, with Rick Famuyiwa exiting the project due to creative differences. During his time at the helm, Famuyiwa had cast his Dope star Kiersey Clemons in the role of Iris West, and now the actress has been speaking to […]
Kiersey Clemons cast in The Flash alongside Ezra Miller
Rumours circled around actress Kiersey Clemons this past month, but Variety has now confirmed the Dope and Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising star has now been cast in a lead role in The Flash film. This will mark the second time Clemons has worked with Flash director Rick Famuyiwa, who directed her in Dope. While Variety […]
Director Rick Famuyiwa exits The Flash movie, delay likely
THR is reporting that Dope helmer Rick Famuyiwa has exited Warner Bros. DC solo move The Flash, with the filmmaker parting ways due to creative differences after his plans to make “a movie with more edge” clashed with the studio’s vision. “When I was approached by Warner Bros and DC about the possibility of directing […]
Keanu Reeves wanted for vigilante superhero film Past Midnight from Netflix and director Rick Famuyiwa
He may have left The Flash over creative differences with Warner Bros., but it seems that Dope helmer Rick Famuyiwa has turned to another superhero project for his next film. According to Deadline, Famuyiwa is set to direct the Netflix original vigilante superhero tale Past Midnight, which has been written by T.J. Fixman (Ratchet & […]
Rick Famuyiwa to write and direct Black Hole adaptation
Though he is no longer directing The Flash, director Rick Famuyiwa (Dope) has another project relating to the comic book genre coming up. The Hollywood Reporter has announced Famuyiwa will write and direct an adaptation of Charles Burns’ graphic novel Black Hole for Plan B and New Regency. Burns wrote the 12-issue Black Hole series over a 10 year period […]
