Stephen Amell Reveals Shocking Truth About Green Arrow Recasting After 11 Years
Actor Stephen Amell reflects on his 11-year journey playing Green Arrow and expresses his thoughts on the potential recasting of the character in the upcoming DC Universe
Stephen Amell, who played Green Arrow in the Arrowverse from 2012, has expressed his views on James Gunn's decision to recast the iconic superhero in the upcoming DC Universe. As the Arrowverse and the DCEU wrap up, DC Studios is gearing up to introduce a new franchise under the leadership of Gunn and Peter Safran. As the studio sets out to cast a new batch of DC superheroes, the question of who will play these roles has been a hot topic of discussion. As the founding star of the Arrowverse, Amell played a crucial role in shaping The CW's larger universe during his eight-season run on Arrow. During a recent Whatnot stream, the actor revealed that while he sees himself as a "custodian" for Green Arrow, he is excited to see where DC Studios takes the character next.
The DCEU needs to decide if they want to compete with television or collaborate with it. The mixed messages they send out only add confusion to the matter. As for me, I believe everyone should do their own thing and I hope for amazing movies. However, at this point, the DCEU needs television more than television needs them. It's like how I am a custodian for Oliver Queen and Grant Gustin is a custodian for Barry Allen. It's not like anyone is asking Tom Welling about the new Superman, but there will always be a new Oliver Queen, and it will be something new and exciting. The internet's backlash will probably indicate the quality of the new character.
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It's important to note that the selection process for these individuals is highly sophisticated and deliberate. Their skills and qualifications are carefully evaluated before any decisions are made. While it's unclear whether or not character is a factor in their selection, it's safe to assume that whoever is chosen will excel in their role.
"Gods and Monsters" has already confirmed several DC heroes, despite Gunn and Safran only presenting half of their Chapter 1 projects in January. Gunn is currently in the process of casting Superman: Legacy, which will focus on a younger Man of Steel. Meanwhile, DC Studios is developing Batman: The Brave and The Bold, with The Flash movie director, Andy Muschietti, being considered to helm the project. Other solo films lined up for heroes and teams in the DC Universe include Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing, and The Authority.
Gunn and Safran have promised that more DC Universe projects will be announced in the future, indicating that additional superheroes are likely to be added to the franchise. It remains to be seen whether Green Arrow will be included in these plans, as Oliver Queen may be saved for Chapter 2. DC fans eagerly await further updates on the franchise.
Source: Whatnot
