A few days ago I reported that Deadshot would be one of the first enemies that Oliver Queen would be going up against in the first season of CW’s Arrow. It’s also been reported that China White and Deathstroke would be amongst his enemies this season and that Kelly Hu who played Deathstrike in X2: X-Men United would be playing the role of China White. No word has hit yet on who would be playing Slade “Deathstroke” Wilson but we do know now that Canadian actor Michael Rowe has been cast in the role of Deadshot.
“Deadshot doesn’t speak much, so he has to have that physicality,” says executive producer Marc Guggenheim (FlashForward) of the Suicide Squad member who may be best known for battling Batman in the comic-book world. “And Michael certainly has that. He has that look.” As for whether Deadshot is a one-shot gig, Guggenheim’s fellow EPs Greg Berlanti (Political Animals) and Andrew Kreisberg (Warehouse 13) both agree that Stephen Amell’s Emerald Archer will most likely cross paths with newcomer Rowe’s hitman beyond this first meeting. “I think that’s very possible,” hints Berlanti.
I was very hesitant about this show at first but once they announced Deadshot would be appearing I was on board. And this guy definitely looks like he can pull the role off. Then again anything will be better than that steampunk cowboy they had on Smallville. So, what do you guys think?
Source: TV Guide