Stephen Amell Says There Are No Plans For GREEN ARROW To Show Up In The DC Films Universe

Stephen Amell Says There Are No Plans For GREEN ARROW To Show Up In The DC Films Universe

When asked whether he'd like to play Green Arrow in the DC Films Universe, Arrow star Stephen Amell says that he's been told by DC execs that there are currently no plans for the character to appear.

By MarkJulian - Jun 01, 2016 09:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Green Arrow
Source: Larry King Now via Comicbook.com

It looks as if the DC Films Universe or DC Extended Universe (DCEU) doesn't have plans to introduce Green Arrow, despite persistent rumors that the character's comic book love interest/wife Black Canary will have a role in Justice League Part One.  A guest on Larry King Now, Amell was initially asked if the Arrow television show would ever receive a movie after the show is finished.  "Well, it has become easier to take properties on television and turn them into films.  But I don't know, those are things that exist outside [of my control]."  

From there, the discussion turned to whether the film and TV universes are truly separate?  Amell confirmed that's the case and acknowledged that if Green Arrow appears in the DCEU, the character could potentially be played by someone other than himself.  However, Amell stated that he's spoken to people at DC who have given him indication that it's unlikely that we'll have a film Oliver Queen and TV Oliver Queen at the same time (which is already the case with The Flash).   Said Amell, "I've spoken with people within DC and they've said there's no plan to bring the Green Arrow character to the cinematic universe, but things change."  

Given Geoff Johns close proximity to the DCTV Universe as a producer and occasional script writer, it's likely that Amell spoke with him.  And with Johns now heading up the film side as well, it's likely that Star City's Emerald Archer will remain sidelined in the DCEU, at least until the show is over.

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Forthas
Forthas - 6/1/2016, 9:32 AM
That may not be a bad thing for now!
MattBellissimo
MattBellissimo - 6/1/2016, 9:32 AM
Boo-urns
Warnerbroseph
Warnerbroseph - 6/1/2016, 9:36 AM
I'm good with Amell not being apart of the DCEU, I've never been a huge fan of his acting.
therynocity
therynocity - 6/1/2016, 9:41 AM
@Warnerbroseph - his acting is decent, but he wouldn't be able to hold up against Ben Affleck's batman or anything. He'd be outperformed for sure.
therynocity
therynocity - 6/1/2016, 9:36 AM
Honestly, this is probably for the best. Arrow has a bad vibe around it due to the show and DC/Warner Bros. probably want to avoid any more criticism of the character before they can get him back on track for season 5 hopefully!
huckfinnisher
huckfinnisher - 6/1/2016, 2:30 PM
@therynocity - I agree, although I would also add that GA is not always on the Justice League, meaning most of the time the featured line up is not GA. I just think also that DCEU does not need another archer. It would just seem like they were trying to copy Marvel. I know both GA and Hawkeye exist in the comics, I just feel its archer overkill on the big screen at least for right now.
TheArkhamKnight
TheArkhamKnight - 6/1/2016, 9:37 AM
I thought this was posted already? And who cares, Arrow should stay on CW
Grodd87
Grodd87 - 6/1/2016, 9:41 AM
I don't think they mean him playing GA in the movies but no introducing the character at all like they did with the flash
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 6/1/2016, 10:03 AM
@Grodd87 - Yeah, and Marvel isn't adapting Planet Hulk either...
Killuminatic
Killuminatic - 6/1/2016, 9:42 AM
What a shame...

For the character, not him.
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