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WB promoted Flash unconventionally, sidelining Ezra Miller from press to dodge controversy over his legal issues, focusing instead on director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti, and Sasha Calle (Supergirl). At the June 2023 premiere, WB limited media interviews to outlets like Entertainment Tonight, though Ezra gave an entire speech. That probably frustrated journalists, who felt restricted in covering a major superhero film and addressing Ezra’s scandals. Already critical of WB’s moves like shelving Batgirl, the media probably saw this as mismanagement and lack of transparency. Outlets like Rolling Stone and Variety felt stonewalled, resenting perceived favoritism toward less critical media. WB’s crisis management to protect Ezra and the DC reboot alienated the press, potentially leading to a grudge and harsher coverage or speculation on this movie.
