More Spoilery Details About How CONSTANTINE Fits Into ARROW's Fourth Season

More Spoilery Details About How CONSTANTINE Fits Into ARROW's Fourth Season

We know that Constantine's arrival in Star City has something to do with Sara Lance, but Arrow executive producer Wendy Mericle has now revealed new details about both that, and whether or not this really is going to be a one-off appearance for the fan-favourite character...

By JoshWilding - Aug 12, 2015 02:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Arrow
Source: IGN
Yesterday's news that John Constantine is coming to Arrow was met with open arms by fans of his now cancelled series, but there's been an awful lot of talk about his appearance in episode five of The CW series being only a one off. Even if that is the case - which I don't think it is; Matt Ryan being added to the cast of DC's Legends of Tomorrow honestly makes more sense - Arrow executive producer Wendy Mericle wouldn't confirm or deny anything either way. "Right now, it really was -- it’s born out of necessity for this particular story. I think Mark was right, it is a one off and this is what we’re focusing on right now." I'm not sure about you, but I'm not buying that for a second! 

Mericle did however drop some fresh details on how much of a role Constantine is going to play in the return of Sara Lance. "It was born more out of the storyline for Sara Lance. We needed someone to come in and help bring her back," she revealed. "He felt like the most exciting possibility and we’re just thrilled to get him. He brings such a different element to the show." This is the same John we came to know and love in his short-lived NBC story though, right? "Absolutely. He is coming in fully as who he was on the show. We’re getting wardrobe. We’re very excited to have him. He’s a tremendous actor. It’s so cool to have that cross-pollination. We are very lucky and DC was very generous letting us have him." Generous? They do own the rights to him!

Unless Matt Ryan is too busy to commit to a recurring role as Constantine, it surely makes the most sense for him to play a role in Legends of Tomorrow as I've mentioned above. He would be a great addition to that series (especially as he's clearly going to play a major role in bringing back Sara), so here's hoping enough people tune into this episode to ensure that The CW realises we want to see more of him. What do you guys think? As always, be sure to let us know in the usual place.
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Baf
Baf - 8/12/2015, 2:31 PM
This is great news. NBC never saw the potential. Friday night show killer.
r4dagast
r4dagast - 8/12/2015, 2:33 PM
What does the E stand for in DCEU
MyNameIsKhan
MyNameIsKhan - 8/12/2015, 2:33 PM
GIVE HIM A BLOODY SERIES ON THE CW OR MAKE HIM A REGULAR DAMMIT!
Mike89
Mike89 - 8/12/2015, 2:34 PM
@r4dagast

DCEU = DC Extended Universe.
Mike89
Mike89 - 8/12/2015, 2:34 PM
I hope the CW continues the series. There was so much potential. its obvius nbc didnt really care.
Kyos
Kyos - 8/12/2015, 2:35 PM
"Extended" (I believe)
Kr08
Kr08 - 8/12/2015, 2:36 PM
"it is a one off "

Baf
Baf - 8/12/2015, 2:36 PM
The CW has plans for Matt Ryan to join Supernatural and change the name to Justice League Dark.
Mike89
Mike89 - 8/12/2015, 2:40 PM
TheFox
TheFox - 8/12/2015, 2:40 PM
Ahh-- so the title "Haunted" probably refers to Constantine having to help reunite Sara's wayward soul (long since departed) with her now-living body! Kinda like Kevin Smith's "Quiver" storyarc, where Oliver's body had been resurrected by Parallax, but his soul was still in heaven (until it finally decided to rejoin with him).

Color me intrigued.

Z
ComicFan523
ComicFan523 - 8/12/2015, 2:40 PM
I hope he has a recurring role on Arrow or a spot on Legends of Tomorrow. Constantine was a great show, I'm glad that they found a way to continue it somehow.
MisterSuperior
MisterSuperior - 8/12/2015, 2:45 PM
They keep saying "one-off", "one-shot", "one-type deal"....they're hiding something. You just know it.
PapaEmeritus
PapaEmeritus - 8/12/2015, 2:45 PM
I hope that they keep Zed out of this... terrible actress. [hot tho!]
MisterSuperior
MisterSuperior - 8/12/2015, 2:49 PM
@TheFox

So you could say that Constantine, in this Quiver-like tale, represents Hal Jordan/Spectre?

Would be a sly easter eggs on many levels for John to mention Spectre then, who we saw the pre-Spectre days of Corrigan.
FrozenDiamondz
FrozenDiamondz - 8/12/2015, 2:49 PM
Constantine on CW. Lmao
Sillypig123
Sillypig123 - 8/12/2015, 2:56 PM
Its obvious he will be in the JLD movie
TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 8/12/2015, 2:56 PM
Hope the CW realizes the potential of Constantine, so we can get other great characters like the Spectre, Doctor Fate, and Swamp Thing.
CaptainAmerica
CaptainAmerica - 8/12/2015, 3:06 PM
@FrozenDiamondz still comments on CW articles? Yikes!
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 8/12/2015, 3:15 PM
I hope he's someone who can flutter between all 3 shows and be a recurrent thread,
Maybe whenever they have a magical problem he can solve it
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 8/12/2015, 3:21 PM
JLD died after Guillermo del toro left
ratticus58
ratticus58 - 8/12/2015, 3:24 PM
Re-introduce the show on the CW or Netflix and call it Hellblazer. If that doesn't happen at least make Constantine a rotating character on LOT/Flash/Arrow if not a regular player.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/12/2015, 3:24 PM
I really want to see Constantine team up with Flash. Love Ryan's Constantine.

LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/12/2015, 3:27 PM
@TheEpicJuicebox

Del Toro said months ago he may not direct JLD but he will produce the film he his script will be used.

He's still involved, just not directing.
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 8/12/2015, 3:29 PM
@LEVITIKUZ ohhhh I thought he completely left the project, which I was disappointed about because I love the way his movies turn out, they all have a certain tone
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 8/12/2015, 3:36 PM
I wonder if he will show up in Flash show too!

^Lol! I remember this gif. People use to post it in Gotham and AOS threads. Lmfao.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 8/12/2015, 3:53 PM
Awesome day I came home from work and bam my wife surprised me with these!!!!!!!



Darriann
Darriann - 8/12/2015, 3:53 PM
The CW Needs to lose a couple of shows and re-brand themselves DCTV.Also,if we all want more Constantine,then make sure you watch episode 5 this season.Whether or not you like Arrow,at least watch this episode.Then blow it up on social media.CW is very driven by it.That is where we make a difference.
PrincessLeather
PrincessLeather - 8/12/2015, 4:13 PM
I yelled "Yes!" At work when I read this! Soooo exciting. I dont believe they're going to announce him coming back for 1 episode.


Agent Carter was supposed to be a oneshot too, right?

#ConstantineonNetflix
#SaveConstantine
Zordan
Zordan - 8/12/2015, 4:15 PM
now bring lucifer also
Darktower
Darktower - 8/12/2015, 4:17 PM
So excited !!
Darriann
Darriann - 8/12/2015, 4:24 PM
@Zordan How awesome would that be!!!Imagine the exchanges between Lucifer and Constantine.

By the way,if you haven't seen the pilot for Lucifer,find it and watch it.It was pretty good.It would fit perfectly into a Constantine/JLD universe.
KurtCrawler
KurtCrawler - 8/12/2015, 4:40 PM
I never watched the show, but my dad (also a comic buff) said Ryan was amazing in the role and that the show was pretty cool. Maybe I should watch the season.
lntrn8
lntrn8 - 8/12/2015, 5:44 PM
Sooooioo happy!
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