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I never got into black lightning but watched arrow, flash, and batwoman. Is Painkiller an interesting character to do a show around?
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No.

I'll give him the "Obama vote" a.k.a. the participation trophy because he's a brotha but I didn't think he was significant enough of a stand-out to get his own show. I would almost rather see Tobais Whale get a show, as his character is more compelling than most of them but villains don't usually get shows.
Painkiller is gonna need some help on his show. I hope they can come up with some interesting characters.
 
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No.

I'll give him the "Obama vote" a.k.a. the participation trophy because he's a brotha but I didn't think he was significant enough of a stand-out to get his own show. I would almost rather see Tobais Whale get a show, as his character is more compelling than most of them but villains don't usually get shows.
Painkiller is gonna need some help on his show. I hope they can come up with some interesting characters.
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Seems that is EXACTLY what they planning.

They are using existing cast almost 3 to 4 somestrong support.

I think it will be good if they use the last arc

His death resurrection split personality matrix tropes...

That is more than enough for 4 solid seasons

And if they do the smart thing and make it part of the arrowverse?

You can bring back black Lightning down the line tobias batwoman flash legends...

Cause to not take advantage of that?

They should just give up cause Disney focused as f*ck
 
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How Crisis On Infinite Earths Changed Clark's Original Smallville Fate

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How Crisis On Infinite Earths Changed Clark's Original Smallville Fate
Arrowverse's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover changed the fate that Smallville established for Clark (Tom Welling) in a season 3 episode.
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The Arrowverse’s Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover changed the fate that Smallville season 3 set up for Tom Welling’s Clark Kent. Like the comic book character, Smallville’s version of Clark Kent did become the hero he was destined to be, but his Crisis on Infinite Earths cameo revealed that his superhero activities ended within a decade.
When the Arrowverse’s Superman (Tyler Hoechlin), Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch), and Iris West (Candace Patton) went to Smallville’s Earth to recruit Clark, they reached a shocking discovery. To start a family with his version of Lois Lane (Erica Durance), Clark gave up his Kryptonian abilities for good. Apparently, Clark is now experiencing the normal life of a human running Kent Farm, and seems to be satisfied with the path he chose for himself.
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The newspaper clippings at the beginning of the episode confirmed that Smallville’s Clark fulfilled the destiny he was always intended to have by saving the world several times as Superman, but his story didn’t have the ending that was previously set up. In the season 3 episode, “Hereafter”, Clark and his friends met Jordan Cross (Joseph Cross), a meteor-infected student with the ability to see how people die just by making physical contact with them. When he touched Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) for the first time, for instance, he saw her die of old age, but when he touched Clark, he saw no end at all. Instead, he just saw Clark’s Superman cape flying through space, which served as a tease of his future. When he told Clark about it, he said “it’s like you live forever.” Clark seemed a bit unnerved by the possibility.


The idea that Clark might possess immortality was reinforced by a similar vision that Doctor Fate received in season 9’s Justice Society event. Not only that, but Martian Manhunter (Phil Morris) did tell him once that he’d outlive all his loved ones. Jonathan (John Schneider) also considered that this might happen, since they didn’t really know that much about Clark’s limitations at the time. What all of these things pointed to was that Smallville’s Superman would have a long and lonely future ahead of him. But ahead of the Crisis, Clark prevented this fate from ever coming to pass when he presumably used gold Kryptonite to get rid of his powers, thus allowing himself to age naturally.

However, it’s worth noting that Smallville’s immortality teases don’t make Clark’s Crisis on Infinite Earths ending a plot hole. “Hereafter” proved that the future isn’t set in stone. Multiple deaths foreseen by Jordan were averted by Clark, and according to him, Clark was the first person to ever do this. As noted by Martha (Annette O’Toole) and other characters throughout the series, Clark is capable of changing fate. So if he can alter the destinies of others, it stands to reason that he can change his own fate as well.
 
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The Flash reveals 'Armageddon' event's big bad: DC Comics' Despero

Here's what you need to know about The Flash's newest villain, played by Doctor Who's Tony Curran.
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August 26, 2021 at 03:19 PM EDT
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Yesterday we learned which Arrowverse heroes would appear in The Flash's crossover-like "Armageddon" event, and now it's time to find out who the identity of the big bad.
EW has confirmed that the psychic DC Comics villain Despero is the alien threat that forces Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) and the rest of Team Flash to call on Black Lightning (Cress Williams), Batwoman (Javicia Leslie), and more for help in the five-part event set to kick off The Flash season 8.
Played by Tony Curran (Your Honor, Doctor Who's Vincent Van Gogh), Despero is described as "a powerful and intelligent alien possessing incredible powers." After leaving his home world of Kalanor, he traveled to Earth "on a deadly mission, one whose outcome will decide the fate of humankind and put hm on a collision course with Team Flash."


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In terms of his comic book history, Despero was a recurring enemy of the Justice League for several decades. Created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky in 1960, the hulking, three-eyed extraterrestrial battled the many incarnations of DC's premier superhero team — Justice League of America, Justice League International, Justice League Europe — in his quest to conquer Earth in the '60s-'90s. His most notable modern-day appearance was in JLA's post-Identity Crisis story line "Crisis of Conscience," which explored the fallout of everyone learning that members of the League had been unjustly wiping their enemies' minds for years. In that 2005 four-issue arc, Despero reunited the Secret Society of Villains and restored their memories of Justice League's secret identities. (That's how powerful his psychic powers are.)
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If you want more information about Despero but don't feel like sifting through years of back issues, the mid-2000s Justice League animated series has you covered. The super-strong and telepathic rogue appeared in the Green Lantern-centric season 2 episode "Hearts and Minds," which is an easily digestible introduction to the character that's available to stream on HBO Max right now. (If you haven't watched Justice League or the sequel series Justice League Unlimited, you should, because they're the screen best adaptations of the DC universe.)

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Arriving this fall, Armageddon will also feature Legends of Tomorrow's Brandon Routh as the Atom, Arrow's Kat McNamara as Mia Queen, Supergirl's Chyler Leigh as Sentinel, and "Crisis on Infinite Earths" star Osric Chau as Ryan Choi. Furthermore, The Flash's Tom Cavanagh and Legends' Neal McDonough are returning as the villainous Reverse Flash and Damien Darhk.
Curran's other credits include SEAL Team, Ray Donovan, Daredevil, and Sons of Anarchy.
The Flash season 8 will premiere Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CW.
 
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The Flash Star Logan Williams Died of Accidental Fentanyl Overdose, Coroner Confirms

The Coroners Service of British Columbia confirmed that Logan Williams died of acute drug toxicity in April 2020
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The Flash actor Logan Williams died of accidental fentanyl overdose, coroner confirms

The Coroners Service of British Columbia confirmed that Logan Williams died of acute drug toxicity in April 2020.
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Logan Williams, who played a young Barry Allen on The CW's 'The Flash,' died suddenly in spring 2020.

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Logan Williams' cause of death has been confirmed by a Canadian coroner's office.
In a report shared with PEOPLE Thursday, the Coroners Service of British Columbia determined that the 16-year-old actor died of "unintentional illicit drug toxicity (fentanyl)," classified as "accidental," on April 2, 2020.
The teen star made a name for himself playing a young Barry Allen on The CW's The Flash, and died suddenly last spring, his mother Marlyse Williams confirmed to local newspaper The Tri-City News at the time.
Marlyse said she and her family were "absolutely devastated," telling The New York Postthat Logan had struggled with addiction for three years.

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The mom said she discovered her son was using marijuana at age 13, and that he eventually progressed into harder dugs. Marlyse said she didn't know for sure when he began using fentanyl, a synthetic opioid pain reliever that creates a "heroin-like effect" on the body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Logan "was in complete denial because he was so ashamed," of his addiction, Marlyse said, adding that he had been living in a group home after spending a month in a facility in British Columbia in 2019.
However, the grieving parent decided to share her son's story in the hopes it could help others in similar situations, telling the Post she is aiming to "create a legacy out of this tragedy."

Mourning the young actor's death, Logan's agent Michelle Gauvin told PEOPLE in a statement last year they were shocked by the death.
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"Logan was an exceptional talent, with a kind heart, and an infectious spirit," the statement said. "We will all miss him tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."
Beyond The Flash, the teen star also appeared in When Calls the Heart, Supernatural and The Whispers.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
 
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John Wesley Shipp talks bringing the Flash to 'DC's Stargirl' and teases 'heartbreaking moment'

John Wesley Shipp talks with EW about bringing the Flash to 'DC's Stargirl' and teases a 'heartbreaking moment' in the show's first crossover episode.
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John Wesley Shipp talks bringing the Flash to DC's Stargirl and teases 'heartbreaking moment'

"I was more Jay Garrick on Stargirl even more than I had been on Flash, because Jay's in his element," Shipp tells EW.
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October 05, 2021 at 07:00 AM EDT

Since playing the titular superhero in the 1990 series The Flash, John Wesley Shipp has found himself wearing the iconic red supersuit more times than he ever imagined.
Twenty-five years after wrapping the live-action show, he joined the CW's The Flash as Henry Allen, father to Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) before eventually playing Jay Garrick as well as reprising his original role, "Flash '90." Now he's about to debut yet another version of the Flash on DC's Stargirl in this week's big flashback episode, but he says this Jay Garrick feels like the best he's played yet.

"This classic version of Jay Garrick is rooted in principle, even if it means some people are going to get hurt in the short term, he is going to stick by the principles of why the Justice Society was created to begin with," Shipp tells EW. "And I think he's profoundly disappointed when those ideals and ethics are not adhered to. When I read the script… [there's] a heartbreaking moment that made me go, 'Wow, what a rich episode.'"
Below, EW got Shipp to break down what else fans can expect from his crossover episode on DC's Stargirl, what it's been like playing different versions of the Flash throughout his career, and more.
John Wesley Shipp on 'DC's Stargirl.'

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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: When you first started on the original The Flash series, did you ever envision it would turn into creating this long legacy and that you'd continue playing this character on multiple shows?

JOHN WESLEY SHIPP: While we were slogging through that season — without CGI — working nine days per episode, two units running simultaneously, I would be there 55 to 80 hours a week. We were shooting 'til dawn every night because we were doing live-action practical effects. If we wanted to blow up a semi-truck and shoot flames 50 feet in the air, we really had to do it. If there was a speed eating scene I had to eat and eat and eat. I had a bucket beside me. [Laughs] If it was card tricks, I had to do the card tricks. If it was running? Run, run, run, run. In other words, it was such a backbreaker that if I had known 31 years ago what I know today, I might not have been able to go on. [Laughs] I might have handed in the suit.
Having said that, it's developed into the most remarkable relationship that I have with this franchise. It's unique among superhero franchises that I've looked at it from so many different angles. Barry Allen, Barry's worst enemy, Barry's father, and Barry's mentor, and then circling back around to the character that I originally played for Crisis and Elseworlds. Sometimes people say, "You've been playing the Flash for 30 years," and that's not entirely true. I've played Flashes for seven years in a 41-year career. And I no longer get that sort of, "But I've done Broadway! But I have Emmys! But I have this!" I've come into an acceptance and a gratitude that I find myself quite unexpectedly in this position within the multiverse.
Having played many different iterations of the Flash so far, how do you keep them all straight in your mind, especially when approaching a new version like we see in DC's Stargirl?
They've been so well-written. I was very cautious in 1990, before comic book entertainment had really gone mainstream, about stepping into a superhero suit. I was afraid I wouldn't be taken seriously, that it would be spoofed. But the treatment was so beautifully written — [The Flash series creators] Paul De Meo and Danny Bilson wrote human beings with human problems and we had an ordinary guy dealing with extraordinary abilities, which I think almost every human being on the planet can relate to. Moving forward, of course Batman: The Brave and the Bold was just fun voicing a cartoon version.
I can't imagine father-son scenes — and I've played quite a few — being more beautifully and sensitively written than the first two seasons of CW Flash between Henry and Barry. Those are some of the richest, most personal experiences I've had in my entire career. The challenge for Jay was to reset a much colder temperature. And to be playing with an actor, Grant Gustin, who I'm so fond of and yet enforce a distance that we hadn't had up to that point, that was challenging. And then everybody had such fun when we brought Flash '90 back that that kind of lifted me up and carried me through that and gave me a conclusion to the 1990 show that we didn't have at the time.
How is this version of the Flash different from the others you've played before?
I was set up brilliantly for it. It's executive produced and largely written by Geoff Johns, who writes Jay Garrick incredibly and understands what he wants from Jay Garrick, and it was in the scenes. I take everything off the page. Someone said, and I think this is such an interesting comment, that they felt that I was more Jay Garrick on Stargirl, even more than I had been on Flash, because Jay's in his element. Jay's in his Society that he's a founding member of and a leading light of, so there is a sense of classicism. It almost felt like I was playing classic Flash, there was a classic quality to the dialogue, to the principles and ethics that I was standing up for, that it called for a different posture even. I'm not with the League, I'm with the Society. And so that made a difference in my approach to the role.
What do we learn from meeting this Jay Garrick in the flashbacks in this week's episode?
There is a "hero entrance," but also we get to see immediately the humanity of Jay Garrick and how he relates individually to each of these other members. Certainly he has a history that has not been [revealed yet]. What I love about Stargirl is legacy, how it's a superhero show built around a teenager. If I could add one thing to the CW Flash, it would be more exploration and more of an explanation of legacy. That's what I love about the whole setup of Stargirl.
What do you think is going to surprise fans about seeing you on Stargirl?
Everyone was discussing, "Is it going to be a different suit? Is it going to be a new suit?" When I started seeing that speculation on social media, I began to get a little nervous because I knew it was going to be the same suit and the last thing I wanted to do was disappoint the audience. I was hoping people wouldn't get too invested in that. And, of course, being a superhero show you never know if we're going to see that suit down the line. Although someone put a picture from the Jay Garrick on Stargirl against a picture of the Jay Garrick on Flash and it said, "It looks like the suit and John Wesley Shipp got an upgrade." [Laughs] Because I'm about 12 pounds lighter. I really got into shape for Stargirl and I was at the ideal weight that I wanted to be in for that suit. [Laughs] And that doesn't always happen!
Are there plans to bring this Jay back to Stargirl in the future?
From your mouth to God's ears. [Laughs] God being, in this case, Geoff Johns.
What do you hope to see for the future of this character — on Stargirl or any other show?
I have high hopes, and there have been discussions, on Flash with Bart [Jordan Fisher] coming on. I didn't get to play the mentor episode, which I thought would have been so interesting with Wally [Keiynan Lonsdale], because Joe [Jesse L. Martin] became Barry's mentor/father figure, and how did Henry feel about that? How interesting it would have been if Jay had become closer to Wally than Joe? Well, we missed that opportunity; we went down the road of Savitar, and that never happened with Wally.
But with Bart coming on, we kind of set up in the last two episodes that he has a profound feeling for what he calls "Uncle Jay." And in some ways they're alike and they get along in some ways better than he does with his own father, who in our version is Barry. That, I would love to explore, and I hope that we do. It's been talked about; I've talked to [The Flash showrunner] Eric Wallace about it. A lot of it depends on Jordan Fisher's availability and we'll just have to wait and see what happens. I played the other side of it, like I was with the great Jason Bernard who was our Nightshade in the 1990 Flash. And I would love to play the other side of that mentoring relationship. [Laughs] So I would like to be Jason Bernard in 2021.
DC's Stargirl airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CW.
 
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'The Flash' faces down Despero in 'Armaggedon' crossover first-look photos

Showrunner Eric Wallace teases that "the Flash is about to have the worst day he's ever had in eight years."
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The Flash faces down Despero in 'Armageddon' crossover first-look photos

Showrunner Eric Wallace teases that "the Flash is about to have the worst day he's ever had in eight years."
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The road to DC FanDome begins here! In the days leading up to the second annual free virtual fan event — which returns Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT — EW will be debuting exclusive new looks at DC Entertainment's forthcoming TV shows and comics. To kick things off, we've got an exclusive first look at The Flash season 8's epic five-part event.
Despero, The Flash's next big bad, has landed in Central City.
EW is debuting an exclusive first look at Doctor Who's Tony Curran as the psychic DC Comics alien in the CW superhero drama's upcoming event "Armageddon." Kicking off season 8, the crossover-like five-part saga sees Barry Allen/The Flash (Grant Gustin), Team Flash, and heroes from the other Arrowverse shows join forces to battle Despero, who left his home world of Kalanor on a deadly mission that threatens Earth.

Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Tony Curran as Despero on 'The Flash'

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According to The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace, the scene depicted in these new photos isn't Barry's first confrontation with his super intelligent and powerful new foe, but it is one of the most "pivotal" exchanges they have in the entire event.
"That's actually the scene where we really learn about Despero's alien origins, which is what makes that scene so fascinating to me," Wallace tells EW. "[Curran] has a big speech in that scene. No spoilers, [but] it's a very intense moment in his relationship with the Flash. You'll see throughout the episodes how Despero tests Flash in various ways. This is one of those moments. That's what makes it so pivotal. I think the audience is going to learn something new about Despero that they never knew, because we do have our own take on the [DC] mythology for the character."

Created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky in 1960, Despero is a hulking three-eyed purple alien who boasts immense psychic powers and super-strength, among other things. He was a recurring Justice League of America villain in the '60s-'90s, which is one of the main reasons Wallace chose him for "Armageddon."
"I wanted to put a truly classic DC villain in this five part event that I knew fans would get excited about," says Wallace. "Also, and I can't say too much without revealing too much of the story, there's a certain element to the story itself that involves the powerset of Despero, [which] makes him the perfect fit for the story."
While Curran doesn't appear comic book accurate in these new photos, Wallace cautions fans against jumping to conclusions just yet. "Be careful what you see," he says with a laugh. "Your eyes can sometimes deceive you."
Despero in the pages of DC Comics

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A fan of Curran's portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh on Doctor Who, Wallace chose Curran because he needed an actor who could both bring an "operatic flair" to a big character such as Despero and ground him when necessary.
"When Despero shows up on Earth, you can kind of understand why he's here [and] see it from his point of view," says Wallace. "That was kind of important to get across, but then to not be afraid of the bigger side because, as fans of the comics know, Despero has a lot of powers. This isn't a guy who just stands there and talks for five episodes. You'll see him using some of his familiar powers from the comic books. That's where Tony's experience in other sci-fi genre shows really came into the play, because he immediately understood. [He said,] 'I love the Shakespearean bigness of it, but I also understand he needs to be relatable to the audience on a very grounded level.'"
Wallaces continues: "I think the audience is going to flip out when they see how dynamic, exciting, and unpredictable Tony is in bringing this particular version of Despero to life. This is not exactly the Despero that you might know from the comics, or the Justice League cartoon. This is our own version that Tony is really bringing something unique to it that I think is going to help make him the definitive Despero."

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Not only that, but Wallace believes Curran's performance also brought out the best in the entire cast. "What was really nice about 'Armageddon' is that everyone stepped up and treated this like the event that it really is, and Tony was a part of that," he says. "Tony's the nicest guy ever, but he doesn't mess around. He's intense, and it helped the cast, having someone so experienced around, rise up to that next level. I think the scenes that you see between Grant and Tony, I just think you're going to cackle and hoot with joy because they're just amazing. Two amazing performers giving just incredible, incredible performances in two really special roles."
Of course, Despero isn't the only bad guy in "Armageddon." Both Tom Cavanagh and Neal McDonough will return as their popular villains, Reverse Flash and Damien Darhk, respectively; however, Wallace isn't quite ready to share how they fit into the story, except for the fact that the duo — who previously teamed up to find the Spear of Destiny in DC's Legends of Tomorrowseason 2 — cause trouble for the Scarlett Speedster.
"What happens when you have one bad guy? Well, bad things happen. What happens when you have more than one bad guy? Multiple bad things happen, and it makes for a really terrible day for the Flash," says Wallace. "Let's just say the Flash is about to have the worst day he's ever had in eight years."
Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Tony Curran as Despero on 'The Flash'

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Arriving in November, "Armageddon" will feature many familiar faces from across the Arrowverse, including: Javicia Leslie as Batwoman, Legends of Tomorrow's Brandon Routh as the Atom, Cress Williams as Black Lightning, Supergirl's Chyler Leigh as Sentinel/Alex Danvers, Arrow's Kat McNamara as Mia Queen, and "Crisis on Infinite Earths" star Osric Chau as Ryan Choi.
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'The Flash' star Grant Gustin teases Barry and Black Lightning's 'heavy' reunion in 'Armageddon'

Grant Gustin previews his 'heavy scenes' on 'The Flash' with 'Black Lightning' star Cress Williams, plus Mia Queen's return and more.
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The Flash star Grant Gustin can't wait for fans to see Barry's reunion with Black Lightning (Cress Williams) in "Armageddon."
After more than a year without an Arrowverse crossover, The Flash is kicking off its eighth season with a five-part team-up event that sees Barry Allen recruit several familiar faces to help him fight the alien Despero (Tony Curran). In addition to featuring Williams' Jefferson Pierce, the story will feature Batwoman's Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie), Legends of Tomorrow's Atom (Brandon Routh), Arrow's Mia Queen, Supergirl's Sentinel (Chyler Leigh), and Osric Chau as Ryan Choi. But bear in mind, this is not a crossover. It's something different.
Below, EW chats with Gustin about teaming up with Williams again, returning to the Hall of Justice, and more.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: How does "Armageddon" compare to the typical Arrowverse crossover?

GRANT GUSTIN: It was cool because it all took place at home, which was a little more convenient for the cast and crew of The Flash. We weren't juggling so many different production schedules. Because it was just one continuous Flash story, it almost more like a feature compared to a lot of the other crossovers we've done, where the vibes are constantly different going to other sets and other crews and different scripts. All of these scripts were written by [showrunner Eric Wallace] and our writers. It kind of felt like our version of a little CW Flash feature. It was a little easier to balance because it was all Flash schedules and we were inviting all these other cool guests over to our home base.
What's the coolest interaction Barry had with one of the many guests?
My favorite thing, and not to discredit anything else, is I have a lot of really cool scenes, a lot of the meat of the beginning of "Armageddon," with Cress as Jefferson from Black Lightning. We had like, I think, three jam-packed days of work, but it was a lot that we got into those three days. It was all at the Hall of Justice set, which is a cool location on this airfield. It was a day shoot leading into two night shoots. It was just a cool filming experience, but also I think some of the best heavy scenes that I have in the first three, four episodes. So I'm looking forward to seeing how those turned out. I know we had a good time shooting them, and there were a lot of different elements in those scenes.

Grant Gustin and Cress Williams on 'Legends of Tomorrow'

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Cress had told me multiple times how much he loved working with you on "Crisis" and that he was looking forward to doing it again, and it sounds like the feeling is mutual. What do you enjoy about working with him so much?
First of all he's just a really nice guy, and he's been in the business a lot longer than I have. I love working with guys like that who just have stuff that they can share with me, and there's a lot I can learn from somebody like that. Not just in the craft [of acting], but how he carries himself in the business, carries himself on set. I just have fun talking and working with him. But he's a really serious, well-prepared, good actor. They give us really good material, and he shows up ready to go. It's just fun. It's different than any of the other dynamics I have on the show. It's special because it's different. I think it's mutual, but we really, really enjoy working with each other.
What makes Barry and Jefferson's dynamic different?
He's a lightning-based hero, which is not incredibly different from Barry's powers. Barry has this connection with the Speed Force, which is obviously different from Jefferson's powers. But the whole reason Barry goes to Jefferson during the "Armageddon" five-parter is for a very specific reason, for the powers that Jefferson has. He needs him specifically to help him achieve something that is kind of a dark twist in, I believe, the second episode.
The introduction of the Hall of Justice set was pretty exciting. As a Superman and comics fan, how did it feel to return there?
It was cool. It was also bittersweet because as we were there we were like, "Man, we're not here with everybody." Supergirl is ending. It was sad almost because this was supposed where our squad hooked up, and we haven't done that yet. I'm hoping we get to do that in some capacity, but it was cool just to be back with Cress. We have a lot of action take place on the set. We just have good scenes in general that take place on the set. But it's a cool room to shoot in. It's a real-life functioning hangar for people working on airplanes.
Grant Gustin as Barry Allen and Tony Curran as Despero on 'The Flash'

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How are things going for Barry and Iris' [Candice Patton] marriage?
They're doing well. When we pick up, everybody is in a good place. We get to see them having this nice little romantic dinner at home that is comedically interrupted by one of our guest stars that shows up, but they're in a good place. We're still getting the signs that they'd like to start a family and move forward with their lives. But Despero's arrival and everything else kind of gets in the way of all that. Iris is still dealing with her time sickness, and Barry is not aware of that at this point. That's one thing Iris has going on that we'll start to get hints of.
Finally, Barry had such a close relationship with Oliver [Stephen Amell]. How would you describe his dynamic with Oliver's daughter, Mia [Katherine McNamara]?
I wouldn't say that she kind of replaces the Oliver dynamic by any means. She's a very different character than Oliver. I love Kat's take on the character; she's a little spunky badass. They're good teammates, and she works a lot with the whole team actually when she shows up on the show and falls right in with us. Grant and Kat are probably closer at this point than Barry and Mia are, just because we haven't seen them develop that relationship on camera in the way that Stephen and I had years and years to do.
The Flash season 8 premieres Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CW.
 

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