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The DC Universe is home to some of the strongest and most iconic superhero charactersof all time. Withthe likes of Batman, Superman, Aquaman, Green Arrow, and many more. However, one character is more popular than thelot—The Flash. Over the years, the Speedster has gained immense popularity as he has been part of different narrative elements in the DCU, including a standalone film and being part of the Arrowverse.
One of the primary reasons for his massive popularity was how Grant Gustin portrayedthe role of Barry Allenalsoknown as The Flash.Gustin’sportrayal of the character is loved by theaudience of the show, but he wasquiteclose to getting replaced by anactor,whowas featuredas a villain in the Arrowverse.
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Grant Gustinis quite popular as The Flash as his portrayal of the character has been loved by the fansas well asthe critics, making him synonymous with the character. However, he was immensely close to getting replaced, as another actor hadalsoauditioned for the same role.
Andy Mientus is quite popular among fans for his portrayal of Hartley RathawayakaPied Piper. The actor made his debut in season 1 ofThe Flash.
While Mientus had portrayed the role of a supervillain in the show, he had initially auditioned for the role of Barry Allen.During an exclusive interview withCollider, the 37-year-old actor opened up about his audition for themainrole in the show, but he did not“get very far“in the audition processfor the role.
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Ididn’tget very far along in the process of reading for Barry.It’snot as if it was between me and Grant [Gustin], and Ididn’tget cast.But I got great feedbackthat said,‘He’snot quite the right fit for Barry, but we really like him.He’sreally interesting. Maybethere’ssomething down the pike.’
He continued how he was eagerly waiting for their phone callandas an actor, he wasquiteexcited to learn what they had to say because the disappointments taught him“to not get too attached to anything.“
You hear that a lot, as an actor, and you like tohearthat.It’sa nice thing to hear, but youdon’tnecessarily think,‘Oh, I better wait by my phone‘causethey’regonna call any minute.’So, when they did call, my ears pricked up.You have so manyauditions,as anactor,and so manydisappointments that you learnto notgettoo attached to anything.
While the actor did not get too attached to the phone call, his life changed as he read the script for his new role, making him feel that there was an instant connection with the characterandit is something that he would enjoy playing in the series.
Andy Mientus Opened Up About His Role inThe Flash
In the same interview with Collider, Andy Mientus mentioned how he“felt an attachment“to therole,and made him believe that it would be a better fit for him than the one he initially auditioned for.
But that first step in the process went really well, and then this charactercame up.When I read it, I saw that itwas maybea good fit for me, and Ijustreally liked it.I immediately felt an attachment.
The actor added that the role of Pied Piper was something that the audience would love to see him inandhe wanted to embody the role, making him synonymous with the role.
It was a characterthatI wanted to see and knew I wouldenjoy,as a viewer, so it wasthen somebody thatI wanted to embody.So, I was hopeful.I reallywantedthisone,more than the averagething, andI’mreally gladit worked it.
Indeed, Mientus killed it with his portrayal of the supervillain as he became a household name and received a significant fan following and fame following his role in the show.
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The Flash (2014)can be streamed on Netflix.
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