"Wedding Crashers" and "Fred Claus" director David Dobkin revealed to MTV News that he's signed with Warner Bros. to bring the fleet-footed super to the big screen in a solo project, taking over for Shawn Levy who left for undisclosed reasons.

Dobkin's film won't be the character's first appearance in cinemas, of course, with the Flash a major part of the upcoming "Justice League of America" film. But while fans wait for "JLA" story and casting announcements with bated breath, Dobkin can't help but hold his – confirming that his movie will exist in the same universe as the upcoming flick.

"It's designed to work as a spin-off from ['JLA'], so we're honoring the story and we're working in tandem with the storytelling," he said. "I think we'll just have to see how the movie does and how it works off it, but it certainly would be a movie that comes after 'Justice League.'"

Asked which version of the Flash would be the hero of his flick, Dobkin didn't hesitate. "Wally West," he said. Asked which version of the Flash would be the hero of his flick, Dobkin didn't hesitate. "Wally West," he said. This would seem to mesh perfectly with recent rumors that "JLA" opens with Barry Allen's funeral.

Asked about his vision for the Flash, Dobkin teased us with a somewhat melancholy tagline: "You can't outrun yourself."

Stay tuned to MTV Movies for more information about the Flash in the coming days.

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