Yep

Does he have his powers?

No

No, because he appeared on Glee

That's the stupidest argument I've ever heard.

He's not even that much a recurring character (I think, well....... based on what these good men said I mean)

this is cool

So he doesn't have super powers?

Pretty much yeah, he'll just be a recurring character I think

wasn't expecting this type of actor, but lets wait and see..

As far as I understand it. The 220 episode (or whatever) he is going to appear is going to serve as backwards pilot to his own series. So he probably won't get his powers until the very end of that episode and his powers will be featured in his own series, but not very much inside of Arrow.

...At least I think.

I really thought Arrow should and would stay no-powers. It just feels like a great show for that. I don't know. I can't exactly see the Flash working without his powers. I really don't know if they can or will try to pull that off.

Whatever though I guess. All we can do is wait see. I'll admit I'm nervous. I really thought someone like Nightwing would serve as a better spin off. Or even Deathstroke eventually :o.

Woah cannot wait for the new season of Arrow!

I don't want to be angry, but I just don't see it visually. I don't know anything about Gustin's acting creds, I'm sure he's a good actor, but he just doesn't look like Barry Allen to me. He's too young and pretty rather than handsome and square jawed. I will obviously give it a chance, but I just don't see it. Especially compared to the other two candidates. But hopefully I'm wrong.

Why DC, why!?! Why cast a young man in a role of a character likely based of the New 52 Flash who also appears to be a young man? Why cast someone young with the outlook of a show lasting (hopefully) as long as Smallville giving the actor/character the chance to age and grow as a character instead of casting an already older man to get laughably older with the longevity of the show? How dare you use foresight! No, this atrocious DC. I refuse to accept this "kid" in a role I haven't see him in based of off a picture where he isn't even in character. For shame DC.

He seems like as fine a choice as any. I actually don't really like the idea of expanding Arrow's universe (the show has many flaws; perhaps giving it a spin-off isn't the best idea). But if they're going to be throwing Barry into the mix, Gustin doesn't seem like a bad choice.

@zadoulo:

Neither did John Wesley Shipp, but he was a fun Flash.

This is interesting, but I hope the show doesn't get bogged down with having too many Superheroes/villains per episode. A decent Superhero show needs balance.

I don't care who they cast. Just as long as they stick to their guns and make him have actual super powers. Not just some real world track star they call The Flash :P

@zadoulo: It's okay, we live in a world where hair dye exists.

Hey hey hey to all you people saying "Woah what they're having the Flash on Arrow??" they announced this like two months ago. Like around SDCC time. And honestly my thoughts on the matter are the following: WHO GIVES A FUCK. WE'RE GETTING THE FLASH ON ARROW.

@darknightspideyfanboy: thanks for the heads up

@drellassassin: Not that the Arrow producers care. I mean, look at Black Canary. If they won't bother getting her to dye her hair blonde, why would they even suggest it to the guy playing Barry?

@captain13: And Grant Gustin isn't? Matt Barr was actually the best choice. I can't believe they cast this pretty boy for such a crucial role. Probably to gain viewers in the Glee fandom. Kind of how when they cast the guy from Teen Wolf as Roy..

@randomsuperuser: No, because at least this guy could convincingly play a nerd who is too afraid to ask a girl out. Flash is not a stud.

I think he'll be great but if this is the guy who is going to potentially move over into a Justice League movie where Affleck's Batman is going to be an experienced, grizzly Batman. Surely they should all be at similar places in their hero careers? Why don't they just cast Betty White as Wonder Woman and cover the whole age spectrum?

lol I know right, dye can easily fix something like that. Besides, if Marvel can get away with casting Samual L. Jackson as Nick Fury I think people can live with this casting :)

I've seen his acting in CSI: Miami and with his over all look and voice, I can't see him as Barry Allen. At all.

Wait, so is he actually the Flash in this show?

so Arrow is getting super powers? this could go either way.

no problems with the casting

Exactly.

I dunno about this. I feel like the show so far was trying to make it similar to a Nolanverse type of thing, where everybody is just extremely skilled and there are no superpowers. Take Deathstroke for example. He's got no super-soldier serum. And Count Vertigo was a drug dealer rather than some oddly-dressed dude who messes with your mind. But now all of the sudden they're introducing Flash, who is insanely powerful? Doesn't seem right. But I guess we'll see how it turns out.

agreed

I'd love to see Chris Pine as Barry in the future Flash movie. I don't know nothing about the actor, but I'm still optimistic that this will turn out good.

I like how people complain about Flash being too young compared to Cavill's Superman and Affleck's Batman, yet people who complain about Cyborg being treated like a teenager in the New 52 when he is the same age as Wonder Woman and in his 20s have their complaints fall on deaf ears.

Good to see the hypocrisy. It makes me warm inside. I chuckle at your pain.

@g_man: But that's what I'm saying - - they kind of have to mention "The Flash" in the news releases to make everyone excited that "The Flash" might be zipping around in Star City. But I haven't seen anything that really says he will be there as anyone other than Barry Allan.

I got this news directly from Warner Bros. The email they sent me had the subject "THE FLASH Casting News." They also included this wording:

We’re excited to announce that Grant Gustin has been set in the role of Barry Allen (aka The Flash).

If they were only casting Barry and not Flash, I don't think they'd mention him in the text and subject. Although, since Ollie isn't called Green Arrow, would anyone call Barry The Flash. Also, who knows if he'd even get powers right away. They might just introduce the character and either give him powers in his third appearance or try doing a separate pilot.

They have this new thing called hair dye, when you use it , it changes hair color , so they can make him blond don't worry.

I hope they make this Barry, comedic so he will add just a tad of lightheartedness to the darkness of the show already.

I don't have anything to contribute. I just like the 3D looking tunnels that CV makes when you quote people. I just want to see it grow some more.

So, is this the same guy they're gonna be giving an entire Flash series to?

too young!!

I didn't think they would go for a superpowered theme universe, thought they would keep it as "realistic" as possible like Nolan's Batman. Interesting development!

never seen glee but he kinda looks like Barry in the new 52...

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Eh, I'll give him a shot, but I'm worried Flash will end up more like Smallville than Arrow. Love Arrow, Smallville not so much.