Batman vs. Superman Extra Claims to Reveal Scoot McNairy's Role, But He's Not the Flash?

Photos of Argo and Halt and Catch Fire star Scoot McNairy in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice recently popped up online and showed the actor with large green screen socks on his legs. This led many fans to speculate that he would play The Flash in the film. This was an intriguing possibility, but a new report throws a wet blanket on it by claiming to know the character's true identity.

The Devils Eyes has a report from a supposed extra on the set of Zack Snyder's sequel and says McNairy will play a well-established DC Comics character, but not in the way he has been portrayed in the past.

"'Scoot is playing Jimmy Olsen, but with a bit of a twist. Jimmy was injured during the battle of Zod vs. Superman. His legs where pinned under falling building rubble and that caused him to lose the legs. He now walks with the use of two prosthetic legs.' The source goes on to add 'He doesn't blame Superman for it [his loss of legs]. He feels grateful that Superman saved the world.'"

This would certainly be a unique take on the Jimmy Olsen character, and it would make sense to introduce the photographer if Clark will be spending time at The Daily Planet. But as always, take this report with a grain of salt.

Do you think McNairy will play Jimmy Olsen, The Flash or someone else? Would you like this take on the Olsen character? Let us know in the comments section.