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JamesG · 10-09-2017, 07:12 PM

Matt Ryan to Reprise 'Constantine' Role for 2-Part "Legends of Tomorrow" Arc
by Sydney Bucksbaum
Oct. 9, 2017

Constantine is getting resurrected again on The CW. Matt Ryan will reprise his role of demon hunter John Constantine for a two-episode arc on "Legends of Tomorrow" this season.

"Having Matt Ryan reprise his iconic — dare we say legendary — role of John Constantine on Legends is something that [executive producer] Marc [Guggenheim] and I have been working toward since season one, and now the stars have finally aligned," executive producer Phil Klemmer tells The Hollywood Reporter.

"While we are working to finish our 2017 Arrow-verse crossover, which is no joke the most ambitious bit of network TV that four shows have ever had the audacity and insanity to endeavor, we were looking for a way to make an equally exciting 2018 return. That’s how we came up with Matt Ryan."

Ryan played the iconic DC Comics character for one season on NBC's since-canceled live-action "Constantine" and later appeared in season four of "Arrow" in flashbacks with Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell).

He will appear in episodes nine and 10 of "Legends of Tomorrow" season three, which will take place chronologically after his appearance on "Arrow".

And to hear Klemmer tell it, his appearance is sure to shake things up on the Greg Berlanti-produced comic book series.

"As for the character of Constantine, we knew that an alienated, chain-smoking, bisexual, world-weary demonologist would feel right at home among our Legends," Klemmer says.

"His appearance in episode 310 will involve the following: a revisiting of Arrow season four and the events following that season’s finale episode; a confrontation with this season’s Big Bad on Legends — the name we’ve only heard whispered until now Mallus; some hot sex — something that has been in short supply on the Waverider thus far in season three; and Damien Darhk (Neil McDonough), because how can you do an episode about dark magic and not have Damien Darhk?

More than anything, the episode promises to be scary as you know what — tonally it’s The Exorcist meets One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Demonic possession in a mental institution, what’s not to love?"

Ryan will also lend his voice to The CW Seed animated series "Constantine", debuting on the digital platform in early 2018, which is around when his "Legends of Tomorrow" two-part arc will air.

So fans still lamenting "Constantine's" early cancelation in 2015 will have a lot to celebrate in the new year.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...rt-arc-1047123

JamesG · 02-28-2018, 04:29 PM

Constantine Returning for "Legends of Tomorrow" Finale
by Natalie Abrams
Feb. 28, 2018

Constantine will return to the Waverider before season’s end. Matt Ryan has officially signed on to appear in the season finale of "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow", EW has learned.

The actor was already slated to pop back up as John Constantine in episode 15, but will now also appear in the finale, though details on what brings him back into the fold are being kept under wraps.

Ryan won’t be the only familiar face popping up in the season ender.

Jonathan Schaech will also reprise his role as Jonah Hex, while Franz Drameh will return as Jax. The latter exited "Legends" as a series regular earlier this season after the other half of Firestorm, Stein (Victor Garber), was killed off the show. But with the fire totem bouncing around, could Jax somehow get his powers back?

http://ew.com/tv/2018/02/28/legends-...antine-finale/

JamesG · 03-19-2018, 03:37 PM

Matt Ryan To Join "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow" as Series Regular for Season 4
by Nellie Andreeva
March 19, 2018

John Constantine is permanently joining the team aboard the Waverider. Matt Ryan, who plays the antihero demon hunter, will join The CW’s superhero series "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow" as a series regular in the upcoming Season 4.

Ryan’s promotion from a recurring to a series regular is contingent on a Season 4 renewal for "Legends". The CW is yet to make renewals for next season but Legends — as well as the rest of the network’s DC series — is fully expected to come back.

This is the latest chapter in the comeback of Ryan’s John Constantine following the swift cancellation of the NBC series "Constantine". With the character quickly developing a cult following, Ryan reprised John Constantine in a guest spot on The CW’s "Arrow" last season.

That marked Ryan’s entry into The CW’s Arrowverse, which was followed by his three guest appearances on "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow", including the upcoming third season finale, and his elevation to a series regular.

http://deadline.com/2018/03/matt-rya...ne-1202345972/

TMC · 03-20-2018, 11:45 PM

DC's Legends of Tomorrow has done something radical with bisexual character John Constantine
"For the show to openly explore his attraction to both men and women onscreen was a big deal given how the character had previously been portrayed," Peter Nagy says of Matt Ryan's character. "Constantine’s bisexuality was first alluded to in John Smith’s 1992 issue Hellblazer: Counting to Ten and then touched on periodically in subsequent comics. But other adaptations—including the 2005 Hollywood film Constantine and the short-lived NBC television series by the same name (starring Ryan)—either erased or ignored the character’s sexual history. Fans who were frustrated by this consistent 'straight-washing' may have felt some relief when the Legends executive producer Phil Klemmer promised his show wouldn’t repeat this mistake."

10-09-2017, 07:12 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	Matt Ryan to become "Legends of Tomorrow" Regular for Season 4 *Matt Ryan to Reprise 'Constantine' Role for 2-Part "Legends of Tomorrow" Arc* by Sydney Bucksbaum Oct. 9, 2017 Constantine is getting resurrected again on The CW. Matt Ryan will reprise his role of demon hunter John Constantine for a two-episode arc on "Legends of Tomorrow" this season. "Having Matt Ryan reprise his iconic — dare we say legendary — role of John Constantine on Legends is something that [executive producer] Marc [Guggenheim] and I have been working toward since season one, and now the stars have finally aligned," executive producer Phil Klemmer tells The Hollywood Reporter. "While we are working to finish our 2017 Arrow-verse crossover, which is no joke the most ambitious bit of network TV that four shows have ever had the audacity and insanity to endeavor, we were looking for a way to make an equally exciting 2018 return. That’s how we came up with Matt Ryan." Ryan played the iconic DC Comics character for one season on NBC's since-canceled live-action "Constantine" and later appeared in season four of "Arrow" in flashbacks with Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell). He will appear in episodes nine and 10 of "Legends of Tomorrow" season three, which will take place chronologically after his appearance on "Arrow". And to hear Klemmer tell it, his appearance is sure to shake things up on the Greg Berlanti-produced comic book series. "As for the character of Constantine, we knew that an alienated, chain-smoking, bisexual, world-weary demonologist would feel right at home among our Legends," Klemmer says. "His appearance in episode 310 will involve the following: a revisiting of Arrow season four and the events following that season’s finale episode; a confrontation with this season’s Big Bad on Legends — the name we’ve only heard whispered until now Mallus; some hot sex — something that has been in short supply on the Waverider thus far in season three; and Damien Darhk (Neil McDonough), because how can you do an episode about dark magic and not have Damien Darhk? More than anything, the episode promises to be scary as you know what — tonally it’s The Exorcist meets One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. Demonic possession in a mental institution, what’s not to love?" Ryan will also lend his voice to The CW Seed animated series "Constantine", debuting on the digital platform in early 2018, which is around when his "Legends of Tomorrow" two-part arc will air. So fans still lamenting "Constantine's" early cancelation in 2015 will have a lot to celebrate in the new year. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...rt-arc-1047123 Attached Images
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02-28-2018, 04:29 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	*Constantine Returning for "Legends of Tomorrow" Finale* by Natalie Abrams Feb. 28, 2018 Constantine will return to the Waverider before season’s end. Matt Ryan has officially signed on to appear in the season finale of "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow", EW has learned. The actor was already slated to pop back up as John Constantine in episode 15, but will now also appear in the finale, though details on what brings him back into the fold are being kept under wraps. Ryan won’t be the only familiar face popping up in the season ender. Jonathan Schaech will also reprise his role as Jonah Hex, while Franz Drameh will return as Jax. The latter exited "Legends" as a series regular earlier this season after the other half of Firestorm, Stein (Victor Garber), was killed off the show. But with the fire totem bouncing around, could Jax somehow get his powers back? http://ew.com/tv/2018/02/28/legends-...antine-finale/

03-19-2018, 03:37 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,966	*Matt Ryan To Join "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow" as Series Regular for Season 4* by Nellie Andreeva March 19, 2018 John Constantine is permanently joining the team aboard the Waverider. Matt Ryan, who plays the antihero demon hunter, will join The CW’s superhero series "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow" as a series regular in the upcoming Season 4. Ryan’s promotion from a recurring to a series regular is contingent on a Season 4 renewal for "Legends". The CW is yet to make renewals for next season but Legends — as well as the rest of the network’s DC series — is fully expected to come back. This is the latest chapter in the comeback of Ryan’s John Constantine following the swift cancellation of the NBC series "Constantine". With the character quickly developing a cult following, Ryan reprised John Constantine in a guest spot on The CW’s "Arrow" last season. That marked Ryan’s entry into The CW’s Arrowverse, which was followed by his three guest appearances on "DC’s Legends of Tomorrow", including the upcoming third season finale, and his elevation to a series regular. http://deadline.com/2018/03/matt-rya...ne-1202345972/

03-20-2018, 11:45 PM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,545	DC's Legends of Tomorrow has done something radical with bisexual character John Constantine "For the show to openly explore his attraction to both men and women onscreen was a big deal given how the character had previously been portrayed," Peter Nagy says of Matt Ryan's character. "Constantine’s bisexuality was first alluded to in John Smith’s 1992 issue Hellblazer: Counting to Ten and then touched on periodically in subsequent comics. But other adaptations—including the 2005 Hollywood film Constantine and the short-lived NBC television series by the same name (starring Ryan)—either erased or ignored the character’s sexual history. Fans who were frustrated by this consistent 'straight-washing' may have felt some relief when the Legends executive producer Phil Klemmer promised his show wouldn’t repeat this mistake."