Flash Writers Say Their Scrapped Draft Had a Bruce Wayne Who Never Became Batman

Overview

• John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein told reporters on Wednesday that their unused Flash script featured a Bruce Wayne who never became Batman.
• They described that Bruce Wayne as an aimless billionaire party‑boy who would be forced into a heroic role rather than already being the Caped Crusader.
• Daley and Goldstein said only a small element of their work survived into the 2023 film, chiefly the idea of Barry and a slightly younger version of himself embarking on a journey together.
• Christina Hodson substantially reworked their script, the duo received a story credit on the released movie, and the final film instead used Michael Keaton’s Batman after further studio changes; the 2023 release grossed about $271 million worldwide and drew mixed reviews.
• The revelations revive a long record of competing treatments for The Flash and illustrate how multiple writers, director changes, and executive decisions can alter which creative ideas reach audiences.