The Flash CW series and Arrow are taking things to greater heights when it comes to television superhero. The Grant Gustin-starrer series made a new record in just its first episode as it became the CW Network's highest-rated series debut since 2009 when the Vampire Diaries aired its very first episode. Meanwhile, Arrow, which stars Stephen Amell, has been receiving great reviews left and right. In fact, it was named by TIME magazine as "the best, most fully-realized superhero franchise out there." These two shows will be CW Network's bread and butter in a foreseeable future. The network is doing great with their DC Comics-based shows. Do they need to add one? Looks like DC Comics fans don't need to make a plea.
The network is actually looking into the idea of following up the success of The Flash CW Series and Arrow. Mark Pedowitz, the president of CW network, told Buzzfeed via phone interview that they, alongside Warner Bros, the producer of the Flash and Arrow, are already discussing things.
"There are discussions going on but I can't tell you what they are," he said.
The Flash Arrow crossover
On the same article wherein TIME praised Arrow, executive producer Andrew Kreisberg revealed that they were already looking to explore more the DC comics and re-tell the story of lesser known superheroes on TV.
"We're so excited to reach into [the DC comics] roster and take some of these lesser-known characters that are beloved by fans, and do our spin on the characters."
On Felicity Smoak and Olicity
On the same Buzzfeed interview, EP Eric Guggeinham discussed how they came about with Felicity Smoak, portrayed by Emily Bett Rickards. Felicity is one of the most loved characters in the show. It is so loved it will even have crossover to the Flash from Arrow.
"Basically, we designed a show we couldn't write. The voice of the characters is completely opposite to our voices as writers. Oliver doesn't talk that much! Dig is a man of few words. It's a very dark show."
"That turned out to be Felicity."
We discovered that the show needed an element that we didn't realize it needed, and that was this levity - this other point of view for Oliver," Guggenheim said. "And it really opened the show up."
To read more about the interview, click here.
