'Elliot Page would rock as The Flash': When Elliot Page's fans stood up against transphobic tweets amid Ezra Miller's controversy

While the DC Extended Universe navigated the uncertain future of Ezra Miller's Barry Allen/The Flash due to numerous controversies in 2022, fans came forward in defense of actor Elliot Page amidst a wave of transphobic tweets.

"Elliot Page would make a great Barry Allen": Fans Call for Change

Back then, Miller's future as The Flash hung in the balance following a slew of controversies, including serious allegations of "grooming" a minor. In response, fans of "The Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page advocated for him to succeed Miller in the role.

Chiming in on the controversy, one user shared their thoughts, stating: "Just want to take this moment to say Elliot Page would make a great Barry Allen, in case there's ever a need to, you know, cast a new Flash, for whatever reason." Yet another fan tweeted: "If Elliot Page was cast as The Flash, I would go feral. Cast Elliot Page in every superhero movie ever; he’s so good in them."

A Flash of Controversy: Amid Transphobic Tweets, Fans Defend Page

The calls for Page to take up the mantle weren't without their detractors. While some users suggested Grant Gustin, The Flash on CW, should return to the role, others took to transphobic rhetoric against Page, who came out as a trans man in December 2020.

Page's fans were quick to rally behind the actor, with one person stating, "I think it would be an incredibly inspiring image for the trans community if Elliot Page got cast as The Flash." They further argued that the actor's physical attributes weren't as important as their ability to portray quick-witted characters.

As reported by the Independent, Miller's standalone Flash film was initially slated for a 2022 release but was postponed by Warner Bros. to June 2023 amidst a reshuffle of the studio's films. The controversies surrounding Miller, including an assault charge and serious allegations made by the parents of a North Dakota teen, have added fuel to the calls for a recasting of The Flash.

Looking back at these events, it's clear that fans were passionate about Elliot Page wearing Flash's red suit. However, with the release of 'The Flash' on June 15, 2023, it was Ezra Miller who dashed the screens.

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