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Portraying the role of Scarlet Speedster in The CW superhero TV series, Grant Gustin became a fan favorite, with fans even rooting for him to take over the role in the DC Extended Universe. However, as the actor moved ahead in his life and with the series he frequently pondered stepping away from the show over its extensive run.
TheGleeactor opened up about his desire to leave the show in an interview, saying that he was adamant about departing from the show after Season 9, regardless of whether it marked the series finale or not.
Grant Gustin Was Adamant About LeavingThe Flash
Following a nearly one decade-long tenure on The CW,The Flashcame to an end with Season 9. However, the star of the show,Grant Gustin, was ready to leave the series regardless of whether the show continued after Season 9 or not.
In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, he candidly discussed the reasons for his plans to leave the show. ThePuppy Lovestar shared that throughout its nine-year run, he thought about leaving the series many times, especially after getting married and starting a family.
“Initially when we all signed on, it was a six-year run that got extended to seven — I got married in season 5, I had a kid during season 7, so obviously you start thinking about life changes at that point.”
He was hopeful that the series would end after 8 seasons following the precedent set byArrow. But executive producer Greg Berlanti convinced him to stay for another season. And he was fixated on leaving the show after Season 9, as he wanted to spend more time with his family.
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“I just knew it was time for me to step away, have more time with my family after season 9, and just enter this next chapter of my life,”he said. Although he was so sure about leaving the series, the actor also feared missing out on the experience if the show had continued without him.
Grant Gustin Was Conflicted About Leaving The Flash
While he wanted to leave the show to further pursue the next chapter in his personal and professional life, Grant Gustin also grappled with the fear of missing out ifThe Flashhad continued for another season without him. So, he was relieved upon learning about the show’s conclusion.
“But I think I would’ve really questioned my decision if they had done a season 10, and I knew the whole family was still together and I was somewhere else, so I’m glad we all finished at the same time. I’m not really a FOMO person, but I would’ve for sure had FOMO about that.”
Gustin emphasized that the show played a significant role in his formative years and described it as his top priority until he started a family.“I grew up doing this show and it was my priority No. 1 until I started a family, which is when my perspective started to shift on everything,”he reflected.
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Despite his reservations about continuing with the TV series, the actor shared that he took the role very seriously and was proud of his contributions to the show and the impact it had on the audience over the years.
The Flashis available to stream on Prime Video.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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