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Derry Girls actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson lands part in upcoming DC movie The Flash

Derry Girls actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson has landed a role in the upcoming DC movie The Flash
Derry Girls actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson has landed a role in the upcoming DC movie The Flash Derry Girls actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson has landed a role in the upcoming DC movie The Flash

Derry Girls actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson has landed a role in upcoming DC movie The Flash.

The film, which will star Ezra Miller, who has played the title character in Suicide Squad, Batman vs Superman and both cuts of Justice League, is set for release in late 2022.

According to Variety, Ms Jackson is set to appear also in the film, which will also feature both Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton returning to the role of Batman.

Ron Livingston will play The Flash's father replacing actor Billy Crudup who played the part in Justice League.

Actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson is best known for playing Erin Quinn in Derry Girls
Actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson is best known for playing Erin Quinn in Derry Girls Actress Saoirse-Monica Jackson is best known for playing Erin Quinn in Derry Girls

Production on the movie, which is based on the popular superhero character Flash, who uses his extremely fast superpowers to save the world, had previously been postponed as a result of the pandemic and is expected to restart later this year.

Directed by Andy Muschietti, The Flash is scheduled for release in Ireland on November 4, 2022.