Original '90s TV 'Barry Allen' John Wesley Shipp Joins THE FLASH

Original '90s TV 'Barry Allen' John Wesley Shipp Joins THE FLASH

That's right, the man who played Barry Allen/The Flash in CBS' short-lived '90s series is set to return to Central City as part of the upcoming CW series which will see Grant Gustin play the Scarlet Speedster. Who will be playing? Hit the jump for further details!

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By JoshWilding - Feb 11, 2014 05:02 PM EST
Filed Under: The Flash


It has been revealed today that John Wesley Shipp - the actor who played Barry Allen/The Flash in the cult classic '90s series - will guest star in The CW's upcoming Arrow spin-off. As of right now, his role is a mystery, although it's thought that it will become a recurring part if The Flash is ordered to series. My bet? Barry Allen's imprisoned father. Grant Gustin will play the titular hero, with Candice Patton (Iris West), Jesse L. Martin (Detective West), Carlos Valdes (Cisco Roman), Daniele Panabaker (Caitlin Snow), Rick Cosnett (Detective Eddie Thawne) and Tom Cavanagh (Harrison Wells) all joining him. Who do you think Shipp will be playing in the series?

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ezio619
ezio619 - 2/11/2014, 5:36 PM
thats pretty phucking cool!!
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 2/11/2014, 5:36 PM
That's awesome right there. Way to play Homage to the original Flash. Can't wait for this!
Fastestmanalive
Fastestmanalive - 2/11/2014, 5:37 PM
That's so cool.

Maybe he'll be Jay Garrick or even Max Mercury.
BruceLeroy
BruceLeroy - 2/11/2014, 5:38 PM
Cool.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 2/11/2014, 5:38 PM
That's dope.
DatScarletPimPerNeLL
DatScarletPimPerNeLL - 2/11/2014, 5:38 PM
That's actually awesome news as it relates. I was kinda hoping he'd be apart of it somewhere down the line.
Nick56
Nick56 - 2/11/2014, 5:38 PM
Thats pretty cool actually, good for him
superherofan21
superherofan21 - 2/11/2014, 5:39 PM
It would be perfect if he was Jay Garrick.
JoJo1982
JoJo1982 - 2/11/2014, 5:39 PM
WoW that's pretty great

I'm remember watching the 90s show when I was little
ezio619
ezio619 - 2/11/2014, 5:40 PM
that would be cool that he is barrys imprisoned dad
thor2273
thor2273 - 2/11/2014, 5:41 PM
lol that's awesome
TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 2/11/2014, 5:41 PM
That's really cool
GizmoEl
GizmoEl - 2/11/2014, 5:42 PM
That's pretty awesome
ezio619
ezio619 - 2/11/2014, 5:43 PM
though isnt he like 60 now? thats alittle old to be barrys dad,maybe he had a kid late
thor2273
thor2273 - 2/11/2014, 5:44 PM
@TheWriter Marvel owns movies, DC owns TV and video games.
CrimsonFlash
CrimsonFlash - 2/11/2014, 5:46 PM
If he's Jay Garrack I'll lose my shit and love this show no matter what.
ezio619
ezio619 - 2/11/2014, 5:46 PM
anno-thats true,like i said, he probably had kid late
JorL5150
JorL5150 - 2/11/2014, 5:47 PM
PLEASE BE JAY GARRICK!


ESTABLISH A PRIOR GEN OF HEROES!

PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ezio619
ezio619 - 2/11/2014, 5:47 PM
also speaking about Tom cavanghs role, i think he is rpobably gonna be flashs biggest ally
xsnakeplisskenx
xsnakeplisskenx - 2/11/2014, 5:48 PM
captain cold. he's got the face.
koolaidbag
koolaidbag - 2/11/2014, 5:49 PM
Food for thought....he voiced professor zoom in brave and the bold, just saying....now that i've typed this it sounds so stupid aloud, but hey, I'll post it anyways!
GeekyCheekyChic
GeekyCheekyChic - 2/11/2014, 5:50 PM
Cool! maybe if not Barry's father or Jay Garrick- he can play Mirror Master
Interestein
Interestein - 2/11/2014, 5:51 PM
I felt this coming on
GeekyCheekyChic
GeekyCheekyChic - 2/11/2014, 5:51 PM
Justin Hartley should show up on Arrow as Arthur Curry.
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 2/11/2014, 5:52 PM
That's awesome! Man this show might be better than Arrow from the looks of it, and I love Arrow.
BIGBMH
BIGBMH - 2/11/2014, 5:52 PM
Very cool. I've never seen the old show, but I like when showrunners and filmmakers pay tribute to a character's history in the world of entertainment.
henchmen
henchmen - 2/11/2014, 5:52 PM
Just logged in to say HELL YEAH!!! Getting super excited for this show!
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 2/11/2014, 5:53 PM
This is awesome. Maybe Barry's father or Jay Garrick?
SteveBosell
SteveBosell - 2/11/2014, 5:53 PM
This is awesome news.
Kyos
Kyos - 2/11/2014, 5:54 PM
Okay, that is pretty awesome! :D
incepshawn
incepshawn - 2/11/2014, 5:56 PM
This is cool. I wasn't a fan of the original series, but it's really rad they did this.
r4dagast
r4dagast - 2/11/2014, 5:57 PM
He just turned 59. My dad is 58 I'm 27. He's gatta be Barry's dad. So cool I love the 90s series
Dmon
Dmon - 2/11/2014, 5:57 PM
Hell Yeah! I was hoping they would give him a part.
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