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8. A New Iris West Is Likely Going To Be Cast
While it could have been a coincidence, Zack Snyder's decision to cast Kiersey Clemons as Iris West in Justice League always felt like a strange one, especially as comparisons to The Flash TV show were inevitable. Ultimately, her scenes were cut from the movie (Barry Allen was to be shown rescuing her from a car accident), but it's now possible we'll get to see those in the Snyder Cut on HBO Max.
However, it appears Clemons is no longer interested in reprising the role in the DC Extended Universe as The Illuminerdi is reporting that director Andy Muschietti is on the hunt for a new actress between the ages of 21 - 25 years old to play the 23-year-old Iris West.
This version of the character is described as being "smart, bold, always with a cellphone in hand. She’s an energetic, and perhaps over-caffeinated, tenacious cub reporter for the Central Citizen. She can be a bit over the top, but despite her idiosyncrasies there is something about her that draws people in."
Interestingly, it's said Iris has the "fashion sense of Carrie Bradshaw and the smarts of Christiane Amanpour." The Central Citizen, meanwhile, is a modern 21st century style newspaper, "which is perfect for the stylish, bright eyed young reporter." While it is possible Clemons didn't want to come back, it seems just as likely that the studio has decided to head in a totally different direction.