What happened during the filming of The Flash series finale?

Grant Gustin fell ill during the filming of the final episode, leading to unexpected script changes and the inability to reprise his "pizza face" Savitar character as planned.

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Despite the setbacks, Gustin found a silver lining in the final scene he shot for the series, which featured Barry Allen running through the streets of Central City and unleashing a lightning bolt to share his speed with three new speedsters.

How long did Grant Gustin play the role of The Flash?

Grant Gustin led The Flash for 9 seasons, with his tenure as the Scarlet Speedster coming to an end on May 24, 2023.

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Grant Gustin Reflects on Unexpected Challenges in The Flash Series Finale

2 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Grant Gustin's tenure as The Flash ended in May 2023 after 9 seasons
Gustin fell ill during filming of the final episode, leading to script changes
Gustin was unable to reprise his "pizza face" Savitar character as planned
Gustin found a silver lining in the final scene he shot for the series

Grant Gustin Reflects on Unexpected Challenges in The Flash Series Finale

In May 2023, Grant Gustin's 9-year run as The Flash came to an end with the series finale of The CW's hit superhero show. Nearly two and a half years later, Gustin has opened up about the unexpected challenges he faced during the filming of the final episode.

Gustin explained that the original plans for the episode had to be changed after he fell ill, forcing the production to rework the script. This was especially difficult, as the finale was inspired by shows like The Office and Lost, and the illness disrupted the flow of the episode.