While at the TCA Winter Press Tour, Stephen Amell took some time to talk about the latest happenings on Green Arrow, including his supposed death scene, future plans to cross/over with FLASH and more
Here are some of the highlights that I thought stood out, including the Lazarus Pit already being used but not going to be used on Oliver - be sure to check out the full interview on the Collider website
About what it would take for Oliver to have survived:
AMELL: We just saw him fall. We’ve seen Oliver survive. So, [we don’t know] whether he went straight off the cliff, whether something broke his fall, whether he hit the ground. We have mystical herbs on the show that have healing powers. We’ve seen a Lazarus Pit, although that’s not something that’s going to be used for Oliver. I hope he survives. I like playing him.
So when do you think we first saw the Lazarus Pit? The First time we see Ra's, he's coming out of a "bath" and one of his servants puts a robe on him. In the mid-season finale, he also says someone hasn't challenged him in 67 years so maybe that was it? A little easter egg for the comic book fans.
About the introduction of Brandon's character to the show
AMELL: Well, Oliver would have to certainly come back. I’m envious of Brandon’s character because of how fun and carefree he is, despite the fact that he is doing what he is doing because of a tragic event in his life that actually happened quite recently. But the big thing is that I just enjoy Brandon, personally. He and I have only worked together one day. It was the third day that we shot this year. So, I’m hopeful that sometime in the future, we’ll get to do more stuff.
About the introduction and evolution of an expanded universe
AMELL: It’s been wonderful, every time we are given permission to bring someone like Grant [Gustin] on as Barry Allen, and then you see some of the guest stars that we’ve been able to get on our show. Getting John Barrowman was such a coup, in our first season. But then, you see on The Flash, Wentworth [Miller] and Dominic [Purcell] and Victor [Garber], and Brandon [Routh] for us, certainly. I feel like every time that happens, that’s a vote of confidence.
About the cross/over episodes, the experience, if he'd like to see more of it
AMELL: I think that the cross-over was a new experience. I thought that they were two of the best scripts that either show has ever put forward. The logistical elements of it were something that we had to figure out, as we moved along, but I think that everybody did a great job, and that future cross-overs will be even bigger and better and smoother. It’s fantastic! There’s just something about the chemistry between [Grant and I], and the differences between the characters, where we each get to shine a light on the other one, and I think that light is always really illuminating. So, I do hope that we get more opportunities to cross over, and I know that we will.
About Grant not getting the "Flash" role on film, and comments about a shared universe
AMELL: I was always at peace with the idea. I was disappointed at the timing of the announcement. It’s not about whether or not I support Grant in the movies or me in the movies, or any of these characters in the movies, it was more just about feeling that the timing of the announcement was bad. I wasn’t mad, per se. But, I’ve spoken a lot with DC people about how having a separate universe and focusing on each of those spots being the best that they can be is just as advantageous, or possibly more so, as having to focus and worry about constantly cross-breeding or cross-pollinating everything. So, I feel fine about it. A lot of people have said, “Well, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a good show, but boy they’re just tied to the films,” and sometimes that can be a hindrance. So, I like our position.
So there you have it folks.
Be sure to head on over to Collider for the entire interview. These were just the points I thought stood out most. ARROW and FLASH both return this week!
How do you feel about the Lazaraus Pit not being the cause for brining back Oliver Queen? Or is that just to try and throw us off?
Sound off below - Thanks!