Earlier today saw news that Robbie Amell has been cast as Firestorm in the upcoming The Flash series set for Tuesdays this Fall on the CW.
Check out comments the actor made on his Facebook page and Twitter, which includes Grant Gustin, his cousin, Arrow‘s Stephen Amell, and producer Andrew Kreisberg.
Some very cool news coming today. Can’t wait to share it with you guys!!!! I might be on a plane when it’s announced but I hope not. Stay tuned [smiles]
Thanks for all the amazing comments!
I’m so excited to be joining Grant Gustin on The Flash and Stephen Amell in the DC Universe.
This is going to be awesome!
Via Stephen Amell’s FB:
Robbie Amell!! Welcome to our world!!
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Haha thanks!! RT @AJKreisberg: A warm and fiery welcome to #TheFlash fam. Wouldn’t be a superhero show without an Amell! #Arrow #Firestorm
— Robbie Amell (@RobbieAmell) July 9, 2014
DOPE!! Pumped about it. Let’s do this, @RobbieAmell ‘The Flash’: Robbie Amell Cast as Firestorm http://t.co/wDqD56U6JS via @Variety
— Grant Gustin (@grantgust) July 9, 2014
.@grantgust yeah buddy!! Can’t wait!
— Robbie Amell (@RobbieAmell) July 9, 2014
Haha! RT @Daniel_Delivery: @RobbieAmell @amellywood So glad you guys can afford better looks and costumes now… pic.twitter.com/2FTRIDRMdH
— Robbie Amell (@RobbieAmell) July 9, 2014
Cooooool RT @DE_shipper7: @RobbieAmell pic.twitter.com/e4w02BDOBU
— Robbie Amell (@RobbieAmell) July 9, 2014
Synopsis:
After a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and falls into a coma. Months later he awakens with the power of super speed, granting him the ability to move through Central City like an unseen guardian angel. Though initially excited by his newfound powers, Barry is shocked to discover he is not the only “meta-human” who was created in the wake of the accelerator explosion — and not everyone is using their new powers for good. Barry partners with S.T.A.R. Labs and dedicates his life to protect the innocent. For now, only a few close friends and associates know that Barry is literally the fastest man alive, but it won’t be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become…The Flash.