The Flash movie loses director

Seth Grahame-Smith is leaving as director of “The Flash” due to “creative differences” with Warner Bros. “The Flash” would have been the feature directorial debut for Grahame-Smith, who authored and wrote the screenplays for “Pride & Prejudice & Zombies” and “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”.

Grahame-Smith wrote the script for “The Flash”, based on a treatment from Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Ezra Miller is starring as the speedy superhero — also known as Barry Allen — and was introduced in Warner's “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, which disappointed at the box office.

Warner Bros. has set “The Flash” for release on March 3, 2018, so it may not have to shift that date should it be able to get another director on board soon. Miller is also appearing as The Flash in “Justice League Part 1,” which began shooting this month with Zack Snyder directing.

The Flash character originated during the 1950s when police scientist Barry Allen gained super-speed when bathed by chemicals that had been struck by lightning.

Grahame-Smith is a writer on the studio's “Lego Batman Movie” and is working on its “Beetlejuice” sequel.