In ordinary times, he is a simple city dweller, and at night - a fighter for justice. His name is Green Arrow. The actors and the roles of the successful series instantly fell in love with the audience. Worldwide success was expected. The reason for the popularity lies in the fact that, in addition to Strela, the show features a number of other well-known comic characters who interact with him in one way or another.
In this article we will talk about the series “Arrow”, the actors and roles of which were warmly received by all fans of science fiction.
A start
Sooner or later, the film was dedicated to many fictional characters . Our hero - Green Arrow was no exception . The actors and the roles that they performed fell in love with everyone who was fond of comics and knew the background to Oliver Queen. The characters were worked out by the scriptwriters for several years, so that it was possible to bring the narrative as close as possible to the original. Production began channel The CW. After the successful start of the pilot episodes, he extended the series for four seasons.
In the center are ordinary people
Once a playboy, Oliver Queen went missing. Returning five years later to Starling City, he, having thought a lot about his life during this time, decides to atone for humanity. During the day, Oliver remains the same womanizer, and at night he puts on a heroic costume and turns into a vigilante, administering his own criminal trial.
That was the primary plot component. Over time, a lot of secondary characters appear in the project, personal secrets and inner experiences of the protagonist are revealed. The actors of the series “Arrow” passed a difficult casting. About the most important of them - later in the article.
“Arrow”: actors and roles of the series
Although there were plenty of candidates for the main role, the creators preferred the Canadian actor Stephen Amell. He was born in 1981, studied at a private school for boys. The acting career began with the drama “Coffee Shop” and “Closing the Circle”, as well as the first season of “Dante's Cove”, after which Stephen was replaced by another actor.
In addition to Strela, Amell boasts other successful work. His track record is impressive: “Stallion”, “Close Friends”, “New Girl”, “Private Practice”, “The Vampire Diaries”.
American actress Katie Cassidy got the image of Dina Laurel Dance - the daughter of Black Canary, a Justice League member fighting for order, a lawyer, a lawyer who believes in innocence. Katie herself inherited the talent for reincarnation from her famous parents - pop singer David Cassidy and model Sherry Benedon. They insisted that she take up acting only after graduation. At this time, the girl attended acting classes.
The first appearance on television took place in 2003, when Katie was twenty years old. The films “Click”, “When a Stranger Calls”, “Hostage” followed the shows “Women's Brigade” and “In the Seventh Heaven”. In 2007, the actress got a role in the successful series “Supernatural”. The following projects were “Melrose Place”, “New Girl”, “Gossip Girl”. And only after that, the creators decided to entrust Cassidy the main female role in “Arrow”.
American Colin Donnell was born in 1982. Since childhood, he loved to perform in public: he sang songs and participated in skits. In his school years, Colin showed circus performances, for which he earned the nickname Clown. However, with the graduation from the institute, he had the idea to act in films. Donnelle is a serial actor. His filmography includes such hits as “Remember everything”, “Pan American”, “In sight”. In 2014, he received roles in the series “Secrets of Laura” and “Lovers”. His character from Strela, Tommy Merlin, in the first episodes was a key character, Oliver Queen's best friend . In subsequent seasons, his role became secondary, which allowed Colin to focus on other works.
Heroes need to know in person
With the advent of the mysterious defender in Starling City, many other comic book characters made themselves known when they came into the world. Fans of the Strela series could not but evaluate this feature. The actors and roles of the show are described below:
- Thea Queen, who received the second name - Mia Durden - acts as an ally and partner of the Green Arrow, later it is Oliver's half-sister. In the series, she is played by American Willa Holland, known for the show “Lonely Hearts”.
- Felicity Smoke is a hacker, a computer genius. Often provides all possible assistance to the protagonist. The role is played by actress Emily Bett Rickards.
- Defrostoke Terminator - villain, antihero. The destroyer, a former soldier, a hired killer, has enhanced feelings and reflexes. His role in the series is played by New Zealander Manu Bennett.
- Roy Harper is an ally of Arrows, his young admirer, a former thief and con artist. Played by young actor Colton Haines.
- Merlin (Arthur King) - according to the comics, the sworn enemy of the Green Arrow, nicknamed one of the best archers using special tips. The series is presented by a friend of Oliver Queen. Later it turns out the opposite. In one of the episodes, he hunts for Arrow. The role of the controversial character went to the Scottish actor John Barrowman.
This is not a complete list of the characters involved and the actors playing their roles. There are several minor heroes who often appear in the series more than once.
Robin Hood's place in modern times
Green Arrow is often compared to another famous hero, distinguished by his kindness and desire to help the poor. Undoubtedly, the modern image of the human rights activist was successfully reflected not only in the city, where there is always the opportunity to fight crime, but also in the show, which was the series “Strela”. The actors and his roles will be remembered for a long time by the audience, as well as the dedication of the protagonist in the struggle for peace and order.