The DC Universe just got a little bit bigger and the Amell family is getting a lot super..er. Stephen Amell’s cousin Robbie Amell has just been announced as the latest member of the Justice League to join the CW. R Amell has been cast to play one of of Firestorm on the new Arrow spin-off, The Flash. The series, premiering this fall, stars former Glee actor Grant Gustin. CW viewer will not recognize Robbie Amell as the cousin of The Green Arrow himself, Stephen Amell, but as the star of the recently canceled Tomorrow People.
Robbie Amell will be playing Ronnie Raymond, the physical body of Firestorm, a nuclear hero, who is guided by the disembodied conscious of professor Martin Stein. Firestorm will reportedly premiere in the third episode of the first season.
Executive producer Greg Berlanti spoke about always having Robbie Amell in mind when writing the series, telling reporters during the press conference: (Via Entertainment Weekly):
“Geoff Johns, Andrew Kreisberg and myself designed the pilot and series to include Ronnie (aka Firestorm) --and to actually have someone with Robbie’s talent playing the role is beyond exciting,” said “We can’t wait for viewers and fans of the character to check it out.”
Robbie Amell himself, went on to speak , adding: “’m so excited to join forces with Greg Berlanti and The CW again on The Flash. Being brought into the DC Universe is a dream, I can’t wait to get started.”
Robbie Amell’s soon-to-be co star Grant “The Flash” Gustin tweeted his congratulations to him, writing:
“DOPE!! Pumped about it. Let's do this, @RobbieAmell ‘The Flash’: Robbie Amell Cast as Firestorm”
R Amell responded, adding:
“.@grantgust yeah buddy!! Can't wait!”
