 Development for a film adaptation was revived after the studio was impressed with David S. Goyer's script for "Batman Begins", and he was offered the choice of a Flash or Green Lantern film adaptation.In December 2004, it was announced that Goyer would be writing, producing and directing "The Flash".He approached his "" co-star Ryan Reynolds for the Barry Allen role, with the intention of also using Wally West as a supporting character.