CW Fast Tracks "The Flash" TV Series
By Garth Franklin Tuesday July 30th 2013 11:19AM
CW Fast Tracks "The Flash" TV Series
The CW is reportedly fast tracking a series based on the DC Comics hit "The Flash".
The series, which comes from "Arrow" creatures Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg, is expected to exist in the same universe as that show.
The character is expected to appear in a late second season episode of "Arrow" in the first half of next year before starring in his own pilot probably in time for Fall 2014.
Director David Nutter and writer/DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns are also involved in the project which would mark the second time the character has fronted his own series.
The first was the 1990 TV series starring John Wesley Shipp as Barry Allen, though it's not sure if the Barry Allen version of the Flash will be the character that leads this potential series. Kyle Gallner played a version of The Flash in the young Superman series "Smallville".
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Great! I used to love the 90's series and they've done a pretty good job in modern times with the DC shows. :-)
Yessss! I like this. DC is universe building.
Quote from: ChrisMC on July 30, 2013, 10:25:14 AM
Yessss! I like this. DC is universe building.
The funny thing is, DC has really done more on TV than Marvel in recent times. Where Marvel has been owning the movie space. The Flash is a great idea for a TV series - again. Pretty simple character and powers to show too. Maybe Arrow and he will meet up for a cross-over set of shows. That would be cool!
A little more on this....
The CW surprised many this morning when the announcement came that they're looking to start another DC Comic TV series, starring The Flash. Since then we've learned that the character will be introduced in the upcoming season of Arrow and the network is still mulling over the spin-off potential of the character.
We also know that Arrow writers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg and DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns are writing a script for the pilot and that David Nutter, director of the Arrow pilot, could direct The Flash pilot.
A few more updates have come along since then (via Deadline) including word that the character is set to appear in the 8th or 9th episode in the upcoming season of Arrow, and casting is expected to begin this week.
"Barry Allen's story always has been a favorite of mine," Berlanti said, "as well as of Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns. We wanted everyone to know about the show as that process commenced. We think it fits well both in terms of Arrow and as a stand-alone series."
Who do you want to see play The Flash? Sound off below!
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=107189 (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=107189)
I think actor Matt Lanter (voiced Anakin on the Clone Wars) would make a great Flash/Barry.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1782667/?ref_=sr_2 (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1782667/?ref_=sr_2)
Just happy that DC FINALLY is taking the time to build up their characters on screen. I've always been more of a DC guy (other than XMEN) than Marvel, and as much as I love Supes and Bats, they have so many iconic characters to exploit and a deep, deep universe to draw from. Smallville was best when they acknowledged the bigger universe, and I think it would be smart for these properties to somehow be tied to the big screen adventures, even tangentially.
So, here we go. This looks terrific!!!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3107288/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3107288/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxrjiGIOSCQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxrjiGIOSCQ#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk8kznlrv7A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk8kznlrv7A#ws)
I'll be watching.
Looks really good!
Can't wait!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaF9hvc_37Y#t=63 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaF9hvc_37Y#t=63)
A peek at some score with the trailer music...I really like it! Powerful.
That's pretty cool.
That looks good to me as well.
Saw the pilot. It's gonna be good. Lots of Easter eggs forth fans. ;)
This could be interesting. What a cool character to bring to the TV universe. Robbie Amell to play Ronnie Raymond who if you don't know is FIRESTORM. Here is a link...
http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/the-flash-robbie-amell-firestorm-ronnie-raymond-1201259682/ (http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/the-flash-robbie-amell-firestorm-ronnie-raymond-1201259682/)
Yeah, all these guest star announcements have been great to hear about for the series. I liked Robbie Amell a lot on "The Tomorrow People" and he is cousins in real life with Stephen Amell who plays Oliver/Arrow.
Love this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoKFkv6P0c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoKFkv6P0c#ws)
That is great!
Cool!! October 7th can't come fast enough!!
Chris put this up on the Facebook group. Click it to see it bigger and look for all the DC universe little easter eggs.
[spoiler]I see Groot lives, the company names. What else am I missing?[/spoiler]
New trailer spot...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muJ87aKQvXU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muJ87aKQvXU#ws)
Quote from: Bromptonboy on September 04, 2014, 04:44:13 PM
[spoiler]I see Groot lives, the company names. What else am I missing?[/spoiler]
That is Grodd Lives, I think. Groot is Marvel Comics. The Flash is DC comics.
D'oh! Shows what I know about comics!
Looking so great!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7xQ4v3Deb0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7xQ4v3Deb0#ws)
Loved the pilot episode! I think this series is going to be a big hit. Preview below for episode two.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUwbQ2KhbXY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUwbQ2KhbXY#ws)
I'll put it in the queue
Been loving this series so far very much! The recent two-part crossover event with "Arrow" was awesome! And it looks like Mark Hamill will be on the series reprising a role he played back in the 90's on the previous Flash series. Cool!!
http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/390135-mark-hamill-to-play-the-trickster-on-the-flash (http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/390135-mark-hamill-to-play-the-trickster-on-the-flash)
GRODD!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-yLrphg2pI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-yLrphg2pI#ws)
The Dharma Initiative meets Grodd? :)
I love, love this show. I thought Firestorm in the last 2 episodes was awesome awesome. Yes I said it twice. Excited about the news of a new series that will have 7 heroes including Canary, Firestorm, Captain Cold, and Atom! Here is a link to one story.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3107288/news?ref_=tt_nwr_2#ni58339717 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3107288/news?ref_=tt_nwr_2#ni58339717)
There is a few stories here talking about the new series.
Again I must say it... Can this series get any better?!?! (Oh, the answer is not really because it's already awesome!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taxEu6EymvM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taxEu6EymvM#ws)
Once we finish House Of Cards I will start up on this one.
Tuesday's episode was really good! All those huge plot twists and then BAM! WOW! And they still have 8 episodes left!!! Can't wait!
Do you remember Arrow's first season being this good?
Tuesday's episode was incredible!!
Quote from: Rico on March 19, 2015, 03:26:28 PM
Tuesday's episode was incredible!!
I shall look forward to it!
Just a few of the many reasons why I love "The Flash" tv show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-EP0AjBWC0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-EP0AjBWC0#ws)
MEGA-SPOILERS for past, present, and future Flash episodes. So AWESOME!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVEd0fa0rI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJVEd0fa0rI#ws)
WOW, awesome video! I still need to watch Tuesday's episode and can't wait for the rest of the season!
Pretty much my favorite series on air these days.
I think I would have to agree with you Rico. I really like Arrow and Big Bang Theory but The Flash has probably taken the top stop.
Such a great show!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?t=51&v=I3g5Upjs_5Q#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?t=51&v=I3g5Upjs_5Q#ws)
The reason I like it so much is that it is consistent. Each week I find myself concerned for him and it makes me laugh every week too. There is just enough action/mystery/adventure mix to keep me on the edge of my seat. LOVE IT!
Another awesome video!
Doesn't get much better than this special video the CW put together....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XE_jH2eQl4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XE_jH2eQl4#ws)
Another cool video. I really liked the Tricksters episode. Did Mark Hamill do awesome or what. And what a huge reveal.
[spoiler]Axel... I am your father. Awesome.[/spoiler]
We are down to the final four...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4piKNgyWPs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4piKNgyWPs#ws)
"The Trap" episode was very good! This show is always going at top speed! ;)
Cant wait till the episode with Firestorm and Arrow showing up.
Season finale this coming Tuesday!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROOAkF4vq5M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROOAkF4vq5M#ws)
The Rouge Air episode was really really awesome. I rated it a 10 but would have rated 400 if I could have. Finale should be awesome!
SEASON FINALE TONIGHT!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx80tXnBZnc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx80tXnBZnc#ws)
Check this AWESOME photo out! :metallica: :Bow:
Very Cool!