Barry Allen ends his career on The CW. The North American network has announced that “The Flash”, the longest running series of the Arrowverse, will end with next season, which will be the ninth. Also, it will be a shorter season, with only thirteen chapters to say goodbye to Grant Gustin. Among the plans is the start of filming next month and the release of the final chapters in 2023.
The series had managed to renew itself last March, becoming one of the few network titles to secure a following in the face of uncertainty surrounding The CW’s future in general. Warner Bros. and CBS, the channel’s current owners, were rumored to be looking for a buyer and conglomerate Nexstar Media Group would be in the process of signing a deal to take over the youth network. All these trade movements have led to a drain on cancellations. In addition to “The Flash”, next year he will also say goodbye to “Riverdale”, another stronghold of the chain.
As for the Arrowverse or the DC series, “Superman & Lois” and the future “Gotham Knights” remain, which will also debut next year.. Showrunner of the series, Eric Wallace, took advantage of the news of the end of ‘The Flash’ to send the following message: “Nine seasons! Nine years of saving Central City as we take viewers down an exciting road full of heart, humor and entertainment. Now Barry Allen has reached the starting line of his latest race. So many amazing people have given their talent, time and love for bringing this series every week. So as we prepare to pay homage to the series’ incredible legacy with our final chapter, I want to thank our wonderful cast, writers, producers and crew who over the years helped to make ‘The Flash’ an unforgettable experience for viewers all over the world “.
Salary increase for Grant Gustin
According to Deadline, “The Flash” had the problem of having to renegotiate the contract with Grant Gustin and Although he was offered to return for a longer period, the actor only agreed to sign for up to 15 episodes.. In addition, the new contract provides for a salary increase, which is believed to reach $ 200,000 per stake. Since ‘Arrow’, ‘Supergirl’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ have said goodbye, he is the leader of the franchise, but it makes sense that, after nine years, he wants to reattach the suit and look for new opportunities. All eight seasons of “The Flash” can be seen on HBO Max.
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