Andy Muschietti Claims He Made ‘The Flash’ While Drunk on ‘Awkward Puppets’

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Superhero movie sets are often associated with intense filming schedules, intricate stunt work, and extensive reshoots. However, every now and then, a director makes a surprising remark that brings an old project back into the spotlight.

This week, ‘The Flash‘ director Andy Muschietti did just that during an appearance on the quirky puppet comedy show ‘Awkward Puppets.’ In a clip from the episode, Muschietti humorously claimed he made ‘The Flash’ while drunk, asserting that the final product turned out great. The show’s puppet host, Doll, cleverly responded that this revelation explained a lot, turning the moment into a viral punchline.

The context adds an extra layer of humor, as ‘Awkward Puppets’ is created by Rudy Mancuso, who portrayed Albert Desmond, also known as Chunk, in ‘The Flash.’

Muschietti and Mancuso have maintained a collaborative relationship beyond their work on ‘The Flash.’ The Muschietti siblings, including producer Barbara Muschietti, are set to produce Mancuso’s upcoming project ‘Stand-In’ for Amazon MGM Studios, which is based on a story that Muschietti helped develop.

‘The Flash’ has become notorious in the superhero film landscape, not for its on-screen content, but for the myriad of issues surrounding its release. The film faced years of delays, extensive reshoots, and controversies involving star Ezra Miller, ultimately resulting in Warner Bros. incurring losses of approximately $200 million.

In terms of story, the film draws from the ‘Flashpoint’ comic arc, following Barry Allen as he attempts to travel back in time to prevent his mother’s murder, which creates a ripple effect across the timeline and brings back Michael Keaton’s Batman after more than three decades.

Reactions to Muschietti’s confession on the puppet show have been mixed. Some viewers embraced the humor, with one commenting that the film was a waste and questioning why Muschietti was chosen to direct a project related to Batman.

Others took a more humorous stance, suggesting that the director should remain sober for any future involvement with ‘The Brave and the Bold,’ a nod to the long-anticipated DC Universe project still linked to Keaton’s Batman.

There were also defenders in the comments, with fans pointing out that Muschietti’s comment was likely a joke and that no filmmaker could realistically direct a blockbuster while intoxicated. They also highlighted that Muschietti’s recent work has received positive acclaim.

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Much of the praise surrounding Muschietti currently centers on HBO’s ‘It: Welcome to Derry,’ the prequel series to his ‘It’ films, which sees Bill Skarsgård return as Pennywise. Muschietti developed the series and directed four of its nine episodes, with a second season already in the works, reportedly exploring a subplot set in the 1930s from Stephen King’s original novel.

Regardless of the truth behind Muschietti’s comment, it serves as a reminder of how differently directors can be perceived based on the context of their statements. A quip made on a puppet comedy show carries a different weight than one made during a traditional press conference, yet it has successfully reignited discussions about a film that has largely faded from the limelight since its release in 2023.

Whether Muschietti was serious or just joking for the cameras, his comment has clearly resonated with DC fans, who still have mixed feelings about how ‘The Flash’ turned out.

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