It’s been almost three weeks since the series finale of The Flash aired and effectively closed out Grant Gustin’s time as the Scarlett Speedster. The actor portrayed the beloved DC hero for 10 years, first appearing on Arrow’s second season before winding up with his own starring vehicle. It was announced in 2022 that the show, the last remaining and longest-running Arrowverse installment, would be coming to an end after its since-concluded ninth season. With that, a number of fans may have been wondering what prompted the decision. Now, Gustin -- who was emotional and nostalgic during production -- is opening up about why he decided to end the series.
While appearing at Phoenix Fan Fusion, Grant Gustin shared his decision to conclude the show. As explained by Parks and Cons via Twitter, the actor initially found it daunting to be leading a major TV show at the age of 23, though in time, he grew into the position. Nevertheless, things have changed in Gustin's personal life since then, as he now has a family. And due to his work responsibilities he's had to spend time away from his daughter, meaning he can't even do things like read her a bedtime story. So given the push and pull, he ultimately reasoned that it was time to hang up his famed costume.
