After a long, impressive journey as Oliver Queen, Stephen Amell had a chance to say goodbye to the character when Arrow aired its series finale in 2020. Three years later, the actor has another chance of picking up his bow and arrow for the final season of The Flash.
"I was nervous on the first take, also because there was — and this is always the case — a little bit of Flash jargon that I only say when I'm on The Flash. So I was a bit nervous for a second, but then it went away. It just felt pretty normal. I read the script about a month before I went back and shot it, and I had no notes."
The difference the actor talked about has to do with the fact that Arrow had a serious, grounded tone, taking Oliver Queen through dangerous mysteries that would bring his city's corruption to light. On the other hand, while The Flash has had its fair share of dramatic moments, it consistently carries itself with a more light-hearted flair, with the contrast between the two series allowing for new dynamics during crossovers.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Throughout the years, the two heroes shared a complicated history, given how Barry was just a very young detective when the two met. When Barry Allen became The Flash, he began to grow as a person, learning about what it takes to dedicate his life to saving the city while no one knew who he was.
You can check out the official trailer for the final season of The Flash below, before the series finale airs on May 24: