Arrow is set to return after an eventful mid-season finale, with Starling City down their vigilante savior Oliver Queen – for now. There to step into that void will be Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy) who will be making her debut as Black Canary.
IGN had the opportunity to sit down with Cassidy to talk about what we can expect from her take on the iconic character, as well as the tensions that will arise as she comes into contact with Malcolm Merlyn, Thea, Arsenal, and Team Arrow.
IGN TV: So let’s dive right into the suit.
Katie Cassidy: The suit!IGN: It looks amazing. Is it comfortable?
Cassidy: Yes. Shockingly, yes. [Laughs]IGN: How has felt for you after all this time to finally be suiting up and diving into this aspect of the character?
Cassidy: Honestly, it’s everything I’ve ever wanted. I waited a long time to get to this place. I’m just so grateful and so happy. The writers have been so good to me. It was a long time coming, but I think it was well worth the wait. As with every superhero, you have to earn it. You can’t have a character turn into a superhero over night. So Laurel had to hit her rock bottom before she came out on top. Yes, on January 21st you’ll see me in the costume, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I’m good — yet. She’s still learning, still training. She still has a long way to go. But she’s driven, and she’s fearless. Seeking vengeance for her sister is what’s moving her.
Credit: uk.ign.com
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