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Arrow Goes Shirtless

courtesy The CW

  The CW released a new poster for Arrow showing Stephen Amell (Hung) shirtless and scarred. The poster featured the taglines Destiny Leaves Its Mark and show the tattoos and scars on Oliver Queen. In the series based on DC Comics hero Green Arrow, playboy Queen returns to Starling City after 5 years on island after being shipwrecked.

  John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood) is joining the cast in a recurring role. His character has not been identified yet. I’m hoping he’ll be a new take on Brick. Katie Cassidy plays Laurel Lance.

Arrow debuts October 10th.

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Arrow Preview Clip

 

"Arrow" courtesy The CW

  The Arrow pilot was picked up by the CW Network and will air Wednesdays this Fall. The series is inspired by DC Comics Green Arrow. You can see a preview clip of Stephen Amell in training on the CW site. Here’s the Facebook link.

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CW Unmasks Green Arrow

"Arrow" courtesy The CW

  The CW unveils the first image from Arrow. The pilot stars Stephen Amell (Hung) as playboy/vigilante crimefighter Oliver Queen. This photo shows a darker, edgier hero. The retelling is based on the DC Comics hero but creators say don’t expect this to be like Smallville.

  “When I directed the pilot for Smallville, I knew that making Clark Kent relatable would be the key to audiences believing in him as a hero,” says pilot director/executive producer David Nutter. “Arrow is a different show — darker and harder-edged — but it’s the same core idea. We’re creating a real, believable world in which Oliver Queen can do incredible things. [Costume designer] Colleen Atwood’s great work on the Arrow costume reflects that effort.”

  Thanks to TV Line.

  For fans of the comic book version – legendary Ann Nocenti took over as writer this month. The DC Comics New 52 Oliver Queen is based on Seattle. (My home.)

  What do you think of the CW’s costume for Green Arrow?

Arrow Villain Cast

 

Stephen Amell courtesy IMDB

The CW’s Arrow television pilot has its hero, leading lady and now a villain? Colin Donnell has been cast as Tommy Merlyn according to Deadline. The character is described as the hero’s best friend and a playboy. 

  In DC Comics Merlyn is Green Arrow’s arch-enemy and also a master of archery. Merlyn was affiliated with the Injustice Society and the League of Assassins. No word on if the character in the television pilot will become the super villain. 

  Stephen Amell is playing Oliver Queen, Katie Cassidy is playing Dinah Laurel Lance – an attorney and not Black Canary.

TV’s New Green Arrow

 

Stephen Amell courtesy IMDB

 

  Has the CW Network hit a bullseye with actor Stephen Amell? The actor will play DC’s playboy/vigilante Oliver Queen in the pilot Arrow according to Deadline. The actor was recently on The Vampire Diaries, New Girl, Private Practice and has appeared on 90210, Blue Mountain State, Dante’s Cove, and the television movie Justice for Natalee Holloway.

  On HBO’s Hung Amell played a rival prostitute and was a finalist to replace the late Andy Whitfield on Starz Spartacus: Vengeance. 

 

  According to Comic Book Resources Dinah Laurel Lance will appear in the pilot as a crusading lawyer. No word on if the character will have the same DC Comics alter ego, Black Canary.

And a reminder for fans of the comic book – the legendary Ann Nocenti is taking over the Green Arrow series in March.