Live-Action Vixen Confirmed for Arrow & The Flash Universe

For fans of the animated series Vixen, which shares a universe with Arrow and The Flash, there’s good news. The character that fans have come to love is making the leap from animation to live-action.

Vixen Makes a Leap to Live-Action

Recent information reveals that the actress lending her voice to Vixen in the animated series, Megalyn Echikunwoke, is set to portray the character in a full live-action context. This is great news for fans of the DC television universe, as it represents a significant expansion of this entertainment sector.

“We’re enthusiastic about the prospect of further-growing our DC television universe by introducing the live-action version of the CW Seed favourite, Vixen. The fact that Megalyn will reprise her role as Mari McCabe makes it all the more thrilling,” comments Marc Guggenheim, the executive producer overseeing both shows.

Vixen’s Debut Date

Currently, reports suggest that Vixen is set to make her inaugural appearance in the live-action format on February 24th’s episode of Arrow. In the meantime, fans who wish to familiarise themselves with the animated version of Vixen can do so via the CW Seed. A video overlooking the character’s backstory is also available below for those interested.

Who is Vixen?

Vixen, or Mari McCabe, hails from Africa. After witnessing the heartless killing of her parents due to local corruption and violence, Mari decides not to bow down to fear and terror. Instead, she inherits her family’s Tantu Totem, which endows her with the ability to harness the powers of the animal kingdom, be it the super-strength of a gorilla or the speed of a cheetah. As Vixen, Mari dedicates herself to combat the very threats that took her family away.