Grant Gustin Explains Why He Ended 'The Flash' | Entertainment Weekly

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Grant Gustin chats with EW about his last day on set, how his own life mirrors Barry Allen's, and hanging up his costume once and for all.

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All Comments (21)
  • Feel so bad for grant that the writers of this show let him down so badly because he was a brilliant flash
  • @Obi-Goat_Kenobi
    Grant deserved better writers. He nailed his part and despite the show's flaws, he's still my definitive Flash.
  • @memesinc5852
    He was "The Flash" we all knew and loved for an ENTIRE GENERATION of kids and young adults. He was OUR FLASH.... would love to see him in live action some point.
  • @pgvo1119
    I feel at peace knowing it was Grant’s decision. He deserved to go whatever route he wished. Forever my Flash ❤️
  • @TheShakan973
    Dude deserved top quality writers and top quality cgi
  • @kingdave31
    Grant seems like a really good guy. He's done great in the role, and he has the added bonus of not being involved in repeated violent assaults.
  • @QikKryptic
    Grant deserves to be the flash in the movies too. He is such an incredible actor.
  • @AIKing1
    It's truly bittersweet to see Grant Gustin stepping away from The Flash. He brought so much depth and humanity to this iconic character that it's hard to imagine anyone else in the role. Nevertheless, I want to express my deep appreciation for the time he was The Flash. Every episode was a joy to watch and the way the series concluded was truly fitting. Thank you, Grant, for all the memories and the incredible portrayal of Barry Allen. You will be missed but never forgotten. Best of luck in your future endeavors!"
  • @wal5086
    We can shit talk about the show writing their fault for giving us shitty last seasons but we can all agree that Grant's perfomance was really great in these 9 years thank you Grant Gustin, i continued watching the show just because you were there to carry it all along the years
  • @Chef_BlackKE
    Thank you for being The Flash Grant Gustin. I love you!
  • @Listless5228
    He poured his soul into this show, a great part of his life, and made a very relatable Barry Allen. Even if the writing felt off a couple of times, his acting made everything believable and would get you at the edge of your seat. The emotions Barry Allen felt, the people watching would feel together be it sadness, rage, despair, everything.
  • @conordallaway7980
    Grant will 100% be missed, he was The Flash, I don't think I could see anyone else play the character and mo feel sad about how he isn't playing him anymore
  • I really appreciate that Grant knows he'll be associated with The Flash for the rest of his life, and that he's enthusiastic or positive about it. So many actors get a life defining role and then spend the rest of their careers trying to run away from it and be known for something else. So just knowing that he's happy with how it all has gone is one of the best capstones to the character and show in general.
  • @agapewithadot
    I sincerely want to take time to thank Grant Gustin and the entire cast of Flash. When Flash first started I had recently lost my godmother who was my closest family member at that point of my life and Flash was a show that brought joy, laughter and happiness through a very dark period in my life. I’ve legitimately grown up with this show because I was 16 when it started and I’m now 25 and have so many happy memories watching this and other Arrowverse shows over these last 9 years. It’s really bittersweet that it’s ending but I’m looking forward to continuing to rewatch it and to see Grant Gustin in other roles as well.
  • @chrismienie
    There is only ONE flash, and its this guy. There is NO ONE better
  • Grant is so humble! We all love Barry & Flash because of what he brought to the character. ❤️ He’s just as heroic as Barry and it shows how much he’s grown with Barry. I’ll always love him.
  • Don't care if people think he's comic book accurate or not he is to me and he is the flash and will always be the flash.
  • @mouse2689
    There will never be another Barry Allen in my eyes... this man has done the character and his story sooo much justice... the cast was flawless... obviously I wish I could've seen certain stories from the flashverse but im so please to have gotten the gift of being alive to experience the birth and growth of one of the best characters in a live action show from pop culture
  • @kadosho02
    To the entire Flash & Arrowverse fam, thanks for taking us on this journey with you.