New Details On What Brings THE FLASH To ARROW

New Details On What Brings THE FLASH To ARROW

We know a surprising amount about the CW's upcoming adaptation of The Flash - including the fact that he WILL have his suit - but not what it is that brings him to Starling City in the first place. Until now! Hit the jump for details on Barry Allen's debut in Arrow!

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By JoshWilding - Aug 01, 2013 02:08 PM EST
Filed Under: The Flash
Source: TV Line


Barry Allen will first appear in episodes eight and nine of Arrow before returning in episode 20 for what has been described as a backdoor pilot for his own series. But what brings the character to Starling City in the first place? TV Line has the answer. "I’ve got fresh intel on exactly what brings Central City PD CSI Barry Allen to Oliver’s orbit. The would-be speedster travels (not by foot, I assume) to Starling City while investigating a series of brutal slayings that he believes may have a connection to his mother’s years-ago murder — a crime for which his father has been unjustly imprisoned." That's obviously extremely faithful to the comic book version of Barry Allen and the investigation could serve as a basis for The Flash's television series. How do you guys feel about this news? Be sure to sound off with your thoughts in the usual place!

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GizmoEl
GizmoEl - 8/1/2013, 2:11 PM
interesting..
manymade1
manymade1 - 8/1/2013, 2:18 PM
His Father going to jail for his mothers death was in Flash: Rebirth. Just in case anyone was wondering.

Wonder if this will lead into Zoom.
MrCamw1
MrCamw1 - 8/1/2013, 2:23 PM
Will he have powers on Arrow or no, because i'm still unsure?
thatcoldblackcloud
thatcoldblackcloud - 8/1/2013, 2:24 PM
Meh. READS good but let's see how it actually turns out.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 8/1/2013, 2:24 PM

0megaDaGod - 8/1/2013, 2:17 PM


"Glad to see crossovers like this happening. Hopefully they can bring in more BIG characters in ways that are interesting like this."

Totally agreed, I think they're planning things right in regards to expanding their franchise whether it be through television or the big screen.
FlashFacts
FlashFacts - 8/1/2013, 2:24 PM
Yes ! just find someone who can ACT!
rodddb
rodddb - 8/1/2013, 2:27 PM
They need to make sure that the person who plays Flash will be the same person they use in the Flash solo movie.
yonny616
yonny616 - 8/1/2013, 2:27 PM
I can't wait for Arrow season 2 and The Flash!

Also am I the only one who thinks the mutiverse (Films & tv) is possible? Imagine a crisis on infinite earths sort of film where both the film and Tv universes collide.
TheDarkKnightSlap
TheDarkKnightSlap - 8/1/2013, 2:29 PM
Good deal, go ahead and EFF up The Flash with a limited budget on Television. DC do you care at all? Unanswered sadness.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 8/1/2013, 2:32 PM
THE SUIT BETTER BE BAD AZZ...
fedup
fedup - 8/1/2013, 2:33 PM
Cue people complaining about it not being Wally.
lntrn8
lntrn8 - 8/1/2013, 2:34 PM
@manymade1
Didya say "Zoom"?
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 8/1/2013, 2:34 PM
@yonny616

I'm not too fond on all of the major Justice League story arcs however I will say that the idea of sharing a TV universe and cinematic universe. I always imagined if they would do it back when I was younger.

Years from now, and I'm talking at least 20 years do you think that we'll see character's like Batman, Superman and others on the small screen? Or do you think they'll continuously release film after film until they're out of ideas??
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 8/1/2013, 2:34 PM
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/1/2013, 2:37 PM
Cool.
PersonaPostOvo
PersonaPostOvo - 8/1/2013, 2:38 PM
This makes me very sad that Stephen Amell won't be in the second Justice League movie or connecting to the DC Cinematic Universe
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 8/1/2013, 2:39 PM
I've only seen the first 3 or 4 episodes of Arrow. Kinda kool, just very "soapy". I'm much more interested in how they'll treat him on the big screen..
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 8/1/2013, 2:40 PM
Flash that is.......
OldBenKenobi
OldBenKenobi - 8/1/2013, 2:40 PM
I think I'ma cry. I love this storyline.
jamesbrando3
jamesbrando3 - 8/1/2013, 2:42 PM
I'm pumped for this. And yes he will have his powers, original classic suit, and now it's confirmed that his origin will stay intact.... I couldn't be more excited
Tony93
Tony93 - 8/1/2013, 2:43 PM
questions that need to be answered..

1. Will this be connected to the DCCU ?

2. If so, will the same actor playing Flash be in the movie?

Lets hope they choose someone who has the acting chops to be in both movies and television
Ocelot
Ocelot - 8/1/2013, 2:43 PM
Flash is another DC character who needs a major costume revamp, would look ridiculous in live action. Definitely needs a new design, need to darken and grit the red aswell.
Logan276
Logan276 - 8/1/2013, 2:48 PM
Hopefully Geoff Johns stays involved throughout the Flash series and not just the episodes of Arrow leading into the actual series.
NovaCorpsFan
NovaCorpsFan - 8/1/2013, 2:48 PM
I need to start watching Arrow!
gmoney0505
gmoney0505 - 8/1/2013, 2:51 PM
Nice. Hopefully they will show this in the show and then they dont have to focus on his origins in the movies. They can go full out on the first movie like its a sequel.
Fastestmanalive
Fastestmanalive - 8/1/2013, 2:53 PM
Great great news. Exactly from the comics.

Plus it is a very cool plot for a tv premise, add the drama to it.
OldBenKenobi
OldBenKenobi - 8/1/2013, 2:57 PM
@Ocelot Yeah Flash should probably just wear a wife beater.
GLprime2814
GLprime2814 - 8/1/2013, 2:58 PM
[frick] it DC. Go all out. Just give us more superheroes on TV and silver screen.
BlackFlash
BlackFlash - 8/1/2013, 3:00 PM
There's going to be no powers so I don't care.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 8/1/2013, 3:00 PM
I have yet to hear someone who actually has watched all 23 episodes of Arrow say overwhelmingly bad things about it.

The show starts off weak, sure, I still liked it then but I accept that. It gets legs and then kinda loses them in 2 of the middle episodes with the Huntress. But then, the final 10 episodes are just freaking awesome and very well done.

So okay start, good couple of episodes, bad 2 episodes, FANTASTIC final 10 episodes!

Arrow will be stronger than ever come next season.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 8/1/2013, 3:01 PM
They already confirmed he will get powers in the 20th episode and that him getting powers will be the catalyst to Arrow becoming a supernatural world.

Read up on this shit BlackFlash.
CaptainPresley
CaptainPresley - 8/1/2013, 3:03 PM
This sounds great. The only thing I want to hear now is that "Arrow" mad "The Flash" ARE part of the DCCU.
vermillion
vermillion - 8/1/2013, 3:03 PM
This sounds really awesome. All I've read is Geoff Johns run on The Flash, but it made me a fan, good stuff.

Can't wait, sounding better & better the more news coming out about The Flash.
thewonderer
thewonderer - 8/1/2013, 3:03 PM
What if the catalyst is Supermans arrival in Man of Steel!!!

*mind blown*

Imagine an Arrow scene. Diggle is watching TV when suddenly "YOU ARE NOT ALONE".

Diggle: Oliver, you gotta turn on the TV right now.
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