The 48-year-old actor is expected to play Dr Henry Allen, the father of Ezra Miller's superhero character in the DC movie, reported AceShowbiz.
The movie also stars Kiersey Clemons as Miller's love interest.
Directed by "Dope" helmer Rick Famuyiwa, the film will hit theatres in March 2018.
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