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JamesG · 05-15-2014, 01:47 PM

Exclusive: "The Flash's" Pilot Features an "Arrow" Crossover!
May 15, 2014
by Natalie Abrams

Well, that didn't take long!

Now that The CW has officially ordered "The Flash" to series, TVGuide.com can exclusively reveal that the first Arrow-Flash crossover will occur much sooner than fans might've expected: Stephen Amell, who plays "Arrow's" emerald archer Oliver Queen, appears in "The Flash" pilot!

The "Arrow" spin-off stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, a scientist who's gifted with the power of super-speed in the aftermath of a freak accident that transforms him into the Fastest Man Alive.

Given that Barry originated on "Arrow", it seems only fitting for Oliver to return the favor, but there's a twist: The Arrow isn't visiting Barry's hometown of Central City.

"In the Flash pilot, Barry comes to me," Amell tells TVGuide.com.

"It's a little snippet in the Flash pilot where he and I share a scene together, it's in his pilot, but filming it felt like our show because he's coming to Starling City. That, to me, was one of the most rewarding things that I did as an actor because it was essentially the same crew that we used for our pilot, and it was two years later and it was the same director. It was like going back in time.

[Flash and Arrow director] David Nutter asked me to be a part of the pilot and I will never say no to David Nutter."

One can only hope that this early synergy opens up the possibility for many more crossovers to come, especially since the spin-off hails from "Arrow's" Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg and DC Chief Geoff Johns.

"We'd be insane if we didn't do crossover stuff," Amell adds. "I don't know that it has to be an event or big moments, but the shows share a universe, and not utilizing that fact would be insane. I'm sure that we will at some point."

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05-15-2014, 01:47 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,058	Stephen Amell To Appear in "The Flash" Pilot *Exclusive: "The Flash's" Pilot Features an "Arrow" Crossover!* May 15, 2014 by Natalie Abrams Well, that didn't take long! Now that The CW has officially ordered "The Flash" to series, TVGuide.com can exclusively reveal that the first Arrow-Flash crossover will occur much sooner than fans might've expected: Stephen Amell, who plays "Arrow's" emerald archer Oliver Queen, appears in "The Flash" pilot! The "Arrow" spin-off stars Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, a scientist who's gifted with the power of super-speed in the aftermath of a freak accident that transforms him into the Fastest Man Alive. Given that Barry originated on "Arrow", it seems only fitting for Oliver to return the favor, but there's a twist: The Arrow isn't visiting Barry's hometown of Central City. "In the Flash pilot, Barry comes to me," Amell tells TVGuide.com. "It's a little snippet in the Flash pilot where he and I share a scene together, it's in his pilot, but filming it felt like our show because he's coming to Starling City. That, to me, was one of the most rewarding things that I did as an actor because it was essentially the same crew that we used for our pilot, and it was two years later and it was the same director. It was like going back in time. [Flash and Arrow director] David Nutter asked me to be a part of the pilot and I will never say no to David Nutter." One can only hope that this early synergy opens up the possibility for many more crossovers to come, especially since the spin-off hails from "Arrow's" Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg and DC Chief Geoff Johns. "We'd be insane if we didn't do crossover stuff," Amell adds. "I don't know that it has to be an event or big moments, but the shows share a universe, and not utilizing that fact would be insane. I'm sure that we will at some point." http://www.tvguide.com/News/Flash-Ar...r-1081785.aspx Attached Images