Jack Quaid gets imagined for his third comic book role in live-action as The Flash in James Gunn’s DC Universe. In late January 2023, Gunn and Peter Safran announced several movies and TV shows for Chapter 1, “Gods and Monsters.” New films and series are currently being developed for heroes like Superman, Batman, and the Green Lanterns, among many more.

However, The Flash has yet to be announced as part of DC Studios’ upcoming plans, as it is unclear where the iconic speedster is being placed in the DC Universe. In the meantime, graphic designer and artist Julian Bell pitched Quaid as the next big-screen incarnation of Barry Allen in new artwork.

The costume used for Quaid’s Flash is one of the versions that Grant Gustin’s The Flash wore in the Arrowverse TV show. Cinematically, Barry has only been depicted through the DCEU, with Ezra Miller starring in The Flash movie in 2023 as the last time the Central City hero was seen on the big screen.

Why Jack Quaid Would Be Perfect As The Flash In Gunn’s DCU

While time will tell where The Flash fits into Gunn’s DC Universe, the idea of Quaid as the next live-action version of Barry is a great one for multiple reasons. Starting with his current DC gig, Quaid’s work on My Adventures with Superman highlights his capacity for playing superheroes, as he is bringing all the charisma and heroism that people love about the Man of Steel. As My Adventures with Superman season 2 premiered recently, with Quaid now entering his second year portraying a leading DC character.

Before he even landed the role of Krypton’s last son on My Adventures with Superman, Quaid had already made his debut in the world of live-action comic book adaptations. Quaid is currently starring as Hughie Campbell on Prime Video’s The Boys, based on the semi-satirical comic series, where Campbell is part of a team trying to take down corrupted superheroes. Even without powers, Quaid’s Hughie has proven to be just as much of a hero as some of the big players in the DC Universe, with Quaid showing an acting range that would work well with the Flash.

Even if The Flash wasn’t revealed as part of the start for Chapter 1, “Gods and Monsters,” Gunn and Safran have made it clear that not every project has been announced yet for the first arc. It is possible the Scarlet Speedster may have his own movie being lined up for the second half of Chapter 1, or the start of Chapter 2. But for now, the DC Universe audience will have to wait and see what happens with the fastest man alive in the new franchise.

Source: Julian Bell/Instagram