Demore Barnes Joins THE FLASH Season 2 As Firestorm Villain 'Tokamak'
Another DC Comics villain has been confirmed to appear in The Flash Season 2. 12 Monkeys actor Demore Barnes has been cast as 'Henry Hewitt' - also known as the villainous 'Tokamak' in the comics. Hit the jump for more details about his role!
Demore Barnes has joined the cast of The Flash Season 2. According to Comicbook.com, the 12 Monkeys actor will guest star as 'Henry Hewitt', who in the comics is more commonly known as the Firestorm adversary, 'Tokamak'. The CW have described his character as "a charming, but cocky scientist who was affected by the same Particle Accelerator explosion that created the Flash."
The site have also added a few story details reagrding his role as well. "When Caitlin Snow recruits him to join the team at S.T.A.R. Labs, Hewitt jumps at the opportunity to fulfill his destiny as a powerful meta-human." From the sounds of it, Barnes' Hewitt seems destined to follow his villainous, super-powered roots, but will Robbie Amell's 'Ronnie Raymond' be around to keep him in check? The future of Firestorm in the DC TV universe still remains shrouded in secrecy.
What do you think of this latest casting news? Are you looking forward to seeing Tokamak in live-action? Be sure to sound off with your thoughts in the comments below!
The Flash Season 2 premieres Tuesday, October 6 on The CW.