Grant Gustin Signs Up To Play THE FLASH; New Details On His Introduction In ARROW

Three actors were in the running to play The Flash in the upcoming second season of Arrow, but it's Grant Gustin (Glee, 90210) who has won the coveted role. Hit the jump for comments from the actor as well as details on how the character will be introduced in the grounded world of the CW series.

By JoshWilding - Sep 13, 2013 04:09 PM EST

Filed Under: The Flash

The Hollywood Reporter confirms that it will be Grant Gustin who brings Barry Allen to life in the second season of Arrow and a potential spin-off of his own. "I’m unbelievably excited," the Glee actor told the site. "I’ve been a lifelong fan of DC Comics, so I can’t be more honored and can’t wait to get started." The plan for the character to appear in three episode of Arrow remains the same, with his final appearance planned as a back door pilot of his own series. However, how exactly will the grounded CW series deal with the introduction of the super speedster? "Part of the fun for the audience is to see how we view our Arrow take on the Flash legacy," Andrew Kreisberg said. "Some of it will feel very familiar to DC Comics, some of it hopefully will feel different, fresh and exciting. The same way we approached Arrow is the same way we're approaching Barry. There will be extraordinary events in the world and the characters will react in the same way" Barry Allen is described as being a Central City assistant police forensic investigator who comes to Starling City to look into a series of unexplained robberies which he believes may be connected to his tragic past. As a comic book fanboy, Allen is apparently obsessed with Arrow and ends up working with Oliver and Felicity before crossing paths with the vigilante.

@amellywood thanks man!! Can't wait.
— Grant Gustin (@grantgust) September 13, 2013

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sameoldthing - 9/13/2013, 4:18 PM

Wait & see..dunno how he will do until I see the show.

ndwwrestler2 - 9/13/2013, 4:18 PM

Who?

DarkGrifter - 9/13/2013, 4:18 PM

Not too keen on a 23 year old Barry Allen.

LEVITIKUZ - 9/13/2013, 4:19 PM

Like it. Dude looks young, innocent in a way. That's how Barry should be.

But how does he feel dying his hair blond? I don't [frick]ing care if he does but they said they preferred blondes.

ndwwrestler2 - 9/13/2013, 4:19 PM

I'm gonna wait and see. I just hope they know what they are doing.

TheRationalNerd - 9/13/2013, 4:19 PM

caroldanvers - 9/13/2013, 4:19 PM

ugh, i love him so much but it should've been matt barr imo
he'll kick ass either way, he's a gr8 actor

caroldanvers - 9/13/2013, 4:20 PM

like he looks too young and idg what they're doing but eh we'll see

THORGodOfThunder - 9/13/2013, 4:21 PM

NEATO

janitra - 9/13/2013, 4:24 PM

his posture is quite similar with andrew garfield imo

LEVITIKUZ - 9/13/2013, 4:24 PM

Barry should be young. Flash has always been the youngest of the League in terms of humans. Bruce, Hal, Queen, and others should be older.

I don't know how well he can act but I dig it.

Man I called Barry should be 25ish. Dude's 23.

TheWolverine08 - 9/13/2013, 4:26 PM

Who?

TheAmazingSpidey63 - 9/13/2013, 4:27 PM

I'm unfamiliar with this actor, but hey, we finally got ourselves Barry Allen, Flash, baby! Can't wait to see what's to come next.

JoshWilding - 9/13/2013, 4:27 PM

Latino-Review have been proven right...again!

PsychoManiacJacky - 9/13/2013, 4:28 PM

TheAmazingSpidey63 - 9/13/2013, 4:28 PM

@Jollem - Right? Wanna see that now, man!

thebearjew - 9/13/2013, 4:28 PM

uuuhhh ....... Does tv just hate red heads and blondes??

The old 90s show barry was a brunette also
Is it that much work to dye your hair?

CharlesKnight94 - 9/13/2013, 4:29 PM

My doubt is would he be Flash in a future Justice League film?

HAILHYDRA - 9/13/2013, 4:29 PM

I recognize him! He's a member of One Direction. No?

TheAmazingSpidey63 - 9/13/2013, 4:29 PM

@MrSundayNight - Was there a reason for you to call him that, dude? Really? Let's take it easy with the language, there, man.

Brainiac13 - 9/13/2013, 4:30 PM

Who is this guy?

Mike89 - 9/13/2013, 4:30 PM

Dont know who this guy is. But well see how he does.

MightyMilton - 9/13/2013, 4:30 PM

Does this mean I have to watch Glee now?

bazinga85 - 9/13/2013, 4:31 PM

I'm not familiar with this guy, but I'm sure he'll do a great job. Can't wait!

HAILHYDRA - 9/13/2013, 4:31 PM

Does anyone seriously think that DC/WB is gonna use this guy for Flash in a JL movie now?

CaptainObvious - 9/13/2013, 4:33 PM

I say we base his performance on the shows he was in and never look any further.

hartley07 - 9/13/2013, 4:33 PM

so is it official that he's getting a movie in the man of steel universe after he's on the show? I've been out of the loop for a while.

Reasonnnn - 9/13/2013, 4:33 PM

hahahaha el mayiambe is right and WB has no balls for the big screen.

ALegendaryPanda - 9/13/2013, 4:33 PM

Not familiar with his work, but okay!

Indy - 9/13/2013, 4:34 PM

As long as he not in the Justice league movie than I don't care who he is.

Brainiac13 - 9/13/2013, 4:34 PM

Still yet to see Season one.

TheRationalNerd - 9/13/2013, 4:34 PM

. "I’ve been a lifelong fan of DC Comics, so I can’t be more honored and can’t wait to get started."

That's all I need to hear! Do your thing hommie!

Isra - 9/13/2013, 4:36 PM

Wisely chosen.

AmazingFantasy - 9/13/2013, 4:36 PM

okay! I'm fine with this

SnapperCarr - 9/13/2013, 4:36 PM

You know what, I'm okay with this.

@yaboi NOBODY GIVES A SHIT.

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Grant Gustin Signs Up To Play THE FLASH; New Details On His Introduction In ARROW

Three actors were in the running to play The Flash in the upcoming second season of Arrow, but it's Grant Gustin (Glee, 90210) who has won the coveted role. Hit the jump for comments from the actor as well as details on how the character will be introduced in the grounded world of the CW series.

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