Legends of Tomorrow

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Legends of Tomorrow
Genre
Based onCharacters appearing in DC Comics
Developed by
Starring
ComposerBlake Neely
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Greg Berlanti
  • Marc Guggenheim
  • Andrew Kreisberg
  • Sarah Schechter
Camera setupSingle-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThe CW
Related

DC's Legends of Tomorrow, or simply Legends of Tomorrow, is an upcoming American television series developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Marc Guggenheim, who also executive produce with Sarah Schechter. It is scheduled to air on The CW, with its debut in 2016 during the 2015–16 season. The series is a spin-off from Arrow and The Flash, and exists in the same fictional universe.

Premise

Rip Hunter travels back in time to the present day where he brings together a team of heroes and villains in an attempt to prevent Vandal Savage from destroying the world and time itself.[1][2]

Cast and characters

Further information: List of Arrow characters, List of The Flash characters, and List of Arrowverse actors
A nuclear physicist focused on transmutation, who is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, and is also half of the character Firestorm.
Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, Ray is a scientist, inventor and businessman who is the CEO of Palmer Technologies.
Sara is partially based on the DC Comics superheroine Black Canary. She takes on the White Canary alter-ego after being resurrected by the Lazarus Pit.
A young woman who is just beginning to learn that she has been repeatedly reincarnated over the centuries. When provoked, her ancient warrior persona manifests itself, along with wings that grow out of her back, earning her the moniker Hawkgirl.
An arsonist and accomplice of Leonard Snart who in contrast to his partner, uses a heat gun capable of burning almost anything.
The son of a police officer who turns to crime, and uses a stolen cryonic technology weapon to freeze objects and people on contact.

Production

In January 2015, Greg Berlanti stated that there were "very early" preliminary talks for an additional spin-off series centered on Ray Palmer / Atom (Brandon Routh).[9] In February 2015, it was reported that a spin-off series, which is described as a superhero team-up show, was in discussion by The CW for a possible 2015–16 midseason release. Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, Marc Guggenheim and Sarah Schechter would serve as executive producers. The potential series would be headlined by several recurring characters from both Arrow and The Flash, including Ray Palmer, Leonard Snart (Wentworth Miller) and Dr. Martin Stein (Victor Garber). Caity Lotz is also mentioned to be among the main cast. There is potential for other Arrow/Flash characters to cross over to the new series, and the series is casting "three major DC Comics characters who have never appeared in a TV series."[3]

In March 2015, Stephen Amell, who portrays Oliver Queen / Arrow on Arrow, confirmed the series would air in the 2015–16 midseason. Additionally, Kreisberg stated more would be revealed about the nature of the series by the end of Arrow's third season, specifically why Lotz is slated to appear, given her previous character, Canary, was killed at the start of Arrow season three.[10] Berlanti also stated there was a particular reason for the other half of Firestorm, as seen on The Flash, Ronnie Raymond (Robbie Amell) not being mentioned in the initial cast announcement.[11] On the purpose of the series, Berlanti said it was designed to be "most similar to our crossover episodes, where you feel that ‘event-iness,’ but all the time. For us, first and foremost, with all of [our shows], it’s about ‘how is it its own thing?’ Because we don’t just want to do it to do it." He also revealed the producers were focusing on “making sure that the villain that we have on [the] show is distinct too… another big character who hasn’t been used yet.”[12] Also in March, Dominic Purcell was revealed to be reprising his role as Heat Wave in the series,[8] and Blake Neely, composer of Arrow and The Flash, would serve as composer.[13] At the end of the month, Arthur Darvill was cast as Rip Hunter, one of the "new to TV" DC characters,[5] while Ciara Renée was cast as Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl.[6] In April 2015, in a Variety article on the recent MipTV event, it noted the title for the series would be Legends of Tomorrow, despite it still being unconfirmed by those involved with the series.[14] Also in the month, Franz Drameh was cast as Jay Jackson.[7]

In May 2015, Garber revealed filming would begin in August 2015, for a January 2016 premiere. Additionally, he said that The CW was impressed with what was shown to them, giving the project a straight-to-series order.[15] The network officially confirmed the order for the series on May 7, 2015, as well as the official title, DC's Legends of Tomorrow.[1] Later in the month, it was confirmed that Lotz would reprise her role as Sara Lance, who has taken the name White Canary,[4] as well as revealing the antagonist as Vandal Savage.[2]

The Flash

Main article: The Flash (2014 TV series)

In May 2015, Renée appeared in the final episode of The Flash's first season, "Fast Enough".[16]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Beedle, Tim (May 7, 2015). "Breaking News: DC's Legends of Tomorrow, a New Arrow and Flash Spinoff Series, is Coming to The CW". DC Comics. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Ching, Albert (May 14, 2015). "Vandal Savage Announced as "Legends of Tomorrow" Villain". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e Andreeva, Nellie (February 26, 2015). "Arrow/Flash Superhero Team-Up Spinoff In Works At CW; Brandon Routh, Victor Garber, Wentworth Miller, Caity Lotz Star". Deadline. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Abrams, Natalie (May 14, 2015). "DC's Legends of Tomorrow reveals Caity Lotz's character". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 30, 2015). "Arrow/Flash Spinoff Enlists Arthur Darvill To Play Rip Hunter". Deadline. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 30, 2015). "The Arrow/Flash Spinoff Casts Ciara Renée As Hawkgirl". Deadline. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Abrams, Natalie (April 23, 2015). "Edge of Tomorrow star joins the Arrow/Flash spinoff". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (March 16, 2015). "Dominic Purcell Joins Arrow/Flash Spinoff". Deadline. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  9. ^ "CW Eyeing 'Atom' As Next DC Series – TCA". Deadline.com. January 11, 2015. Retrieved January 11, 2015.
  10. ^ Keyes, Rob (March 16, 2015). "'Arrow/Flash' Spinoff Doesn't Have A Title Yet; Will Air During Next Midseason". Screenrant. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  11. ^ Abrams, Natalie (March 16, 2015). "CW's new Flash-Arrow spin-off to honor the 'great team-up movies'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  12. ^ Prudom, Laura (March 16, 2015). "CW's 'Arrow'-'Flash' Spinoff Will Feature 'Big' DC Comics Villain 'Who Hasn't Been Used Yet'". Variety. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
  13. ^ Neely, Blake (March 21, 2015). "@darthtardis @MoreTVMag @PSPatel yes to both! Woohoo!!". Twitter. Retrieved March 22, 2015. @darthtardis: @MoreTVMag @cowonthewall @PSPatel Will the awesome Blake Neely be scoring the new spinoff or Supergirl?; @cowonthewall: @darthtardis @MoreTVMag @PSPatel yes to both! Woohoo!!
  14. ^ Barraclough, Leo; Hopewell, John (April 20, 2015). "Premium Drama Takes Center Stage in International Marketplace". Variety. Retrieved April 24, 2015. With MipTV wrapped, the focus now shifts to the L.A. Screenings in May. Big product suppliers were using MipTV to talk up L.A. Screenings bows that include, in terms of shows attracting attention for WBITVD, "Supergirl" for CBS, "Blindspot" for NBC, "Legends of Tomorrow" for CW, and also "The Curse of the Fuentes Women," for NBC.
  15. ^ Dyce, Andrew (May 2, 2015). "'The Flash/Arrow' Spinoff Going Straight to Series; Premieres January 2016". http://screenrant.com/. Retrieved May 2, 2015. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  16. ^ "Fast Enough". The Flash. Season 1. CW. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help)

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