Earlier today, we showed you the first photos fromThe FlashSeason 3 premiere, which will air on Tuesday, October 4 at 8 PM ET on The CW. Of course,The Flashis just one-fourth of the network’s superhero lineup, so it’s only right that the network reveals new photos from their first superhero program,Arrow, which feature thenew villainPrometheus. If that wasn’t enough, we also have details about a new character coming to Star City this year.
Prometheus was first unveiled during the Comic-Con trailer last month, which also revealed new Team Arrow recruits Evelyn Sharp (Madison McLaughlin) andWild Dog, alongside the returning Curtis Holt (Echo Kellum). These new images give us our best look at Prometheus yet, along withStephen Amellboth as civilian Oliver Queen and as vigilante Green Arrow. We also get new looks at returning charactersWilla Hollandas Speedy,David Nyklas Anatoly Knyazev, and newcomerChad Colemanas Tobias Church.
In related news,Deadlinereports thatDavid Meunier(Justified,Revolution) has come aboard to portray another villainous character, Ishmael Gregor. He is described as the Pakhan, a.k.a. “Godfather” of the Bratva that Anatoly Knyazev reports to, who starts taking an interest inOliver Queen. In the comics, Ishmael Gregor is more interested in a demon known as Sabbac, but this report claims the show will focus on his “earthly ambitions.”
OtherArrownewcomers this season includeJosh Segarraas Vigilante,Carly Popeas Coast City reporter Susan Williams,Tyler Ritteras SCPD Detective Malone and former WWE SuperstarCody Rhodes. Fans may recall that last year,Stephen AmellandCody Rhodes, who wrestled in the WWE as Stardust, engaged in a rivalry that culminated in a popular match at WWE’s pay-per-view eventSummerSlam.Cody Rhodesleft the WWE in May, and is now trying his hand at acting. He will appear in the third episode of Season 5, but no details about his appearance have been revealed.
We also reported last month that beloved starColton Hayneswill be returning soon as Roy Harper, withEcho Kellumsharing a photo from the set with his co-star. The actor revealed in May that he would return to the show for a “few episodes,” but no details were given about his return. The show is also gearing up to be part of an epic four-way crossover withThe Flash,Legends of TomorrowandSupergirl. Take a look at these new photos from theArrowSeason 5 premiere below.
