In a recent interview with Design & Trend, “Arrow” star Katie Cassidy discussed her career goals, her character Laurel Lance and her acting roots. When she wasn’t talking about her role in the hit TV series or her future projects, Cassidy was giving us a deeper understanding of the woman behind the superhero

What is one thing you can’t go without in your bag?

Clinique Chubby sticks, gum, my Too Faced compact and hand sanitizer.

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Dirty anything.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Stop it. You’re joking right? No. What? I gotta go…

Who do you most admire?
I admire many people. The qualities I admire in people are honesty, integrity, bravery, originality, ambition, self-awareness and those who are eager to learn more.

If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be?
I’m really stubborn. I believe that it has gotten me to where I am today professionally, but sometimes I wish I wasn’t so hard-headed. It can be a good quality when it comes to work, but not necessarily in my personal life.

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Recently, we did some catching up with “Arrow” star Katie Cassidy. On the show, Cassidy plays the role of Laurel Lance — assistant district attorney by day, vigilante Black Canary by night.

During the interview, Cassidy spoke on the development of her character and in doing so, gave us a few spoilers about what’s to come for the next few episodes of season 3.

1. From Oliver cheating on Laurel with her sister, to joining him in Team Arrow, the two of them have gone through a lot. How would you describe their current relationship? Is there a chance they can rekindle their past romance?

Their current relationship is interesting. Oliver sees Laurel in an entirely different light. He sees that she has what it takes to be a “fighter” or “hero,” but she hasn’t been properly trained. Laurel is also not afraid to stand up to Oliver and stand up for what she believes in. I don’t think that Laurels current mental state is anywhere near a place of romance. That’s the last thing on her mind.

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GALLERY LINKs:
– Television Series > Arrow > Season 3 > Promotional > Superhero Fight Club

Recently, we had the privilege of catching up with Katie Cassidy, who plays Laurel Lance — aka the Black Canary — in The CW’s popular TV Series “Arrow.” In our exclusive interview, Cassidy discusses her acting roots, past roles and her plans for the future.

1. When did you start acting?

When I was in my mother’s womb. Ha! Seriously though, I’ve always had a passion for the art. I began studying acting at the age of 8. I was in theater all through grade school and finally started working as a professional at the age of 18.

2. You come from a family of actors. How much did that influence your decision to become one?

My grandfather, Jack Cassidy, was a phenomenal actor. Followed by my uncles Shaun, Patrick & Ryan, as well as my biological father, David. I’m a third generation actor, so I suppose having a family of actors was destined to influence me in some way. I don’t feel like I consciously made the choice. I guess you can say it’s in the gene pool.

3. How did previous roles on The CW prepare you to play a character like Laurel?

I think the diversity of all characters I’ve portrayed served as ample preparation for such an emotionally complex character. That, and studying acting for almost my entire life has been extremely beneficial. It’s something that I will never stop. I believe that you can never learn too much.
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Katie Cassidy’s style can be summed up in one word: tomboy.

While the word tomboy and style are seldom used in the same sentence, Cassidy is putting a fresh spin on the term. She launched a style blog called Tomboy KC with her best friend Lynsey Eaton, and together they are proving sneakers can just as fashion-forward as stilletos, and to never underestimate the power of a blazer.

“Today’s modern woman can get away with wearing a lot more,” Cassidy said. “Being sexy doesn’t necessarily mean wearing less clothing. I think it comes from a confidence you have within.”

So when it comes to the “Arrow” star’s personal style, don’t expect her to be following trends.

“I’m not necessarily following what’s trending or what’s not. I think personal style is what is important to me,” Cassidy said. “I love blazers, I love sneakers. I love looking like it was effortless.”

We spoke with Cassidy about her effortless style, her fashion tips for festival season, and what it is like to play a superhero. Keep reading for our latest exclusive:
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Sometimes even our best laid plans are foiled.  When we scheduled this photoshoot, the weather was warm, the sun was out and the forecast told us to expect more of the same. Yet when the day actually arrived, we awoke to rain falling in sheets and a temperature that had been reduced to requiring a sweater. We just put those away, damn it.

But then again, we should have known better. That’s Spring for you – rarely on time and fickle as a pickle. Just when you think you have everything worked out and planned out, those April showers swoop in on their seemingly never-ending mission to bring May flowers and it’s Hunter boots and anoraks for you. (Or in this case, light sweaters and slip-on sneakers because we swear it was sunny when we left the house.)

To be clear, we aren’t complaining. We are so thrilled to not be staring down the barrel of six more weeks of winter (thanks for that Punxsutawney Phil) that we would spend the entire month of April participating in rainy day activities if necessary. We’d just appreciate a little heads up next time

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GALLERY LINK:
– Studio Photoshoots > Tomboy KC > 066

It was been announced that Katie will be making her guest appearance on The Flash on episode 19! Bellow, you have a synopsis of the episode. As a fan of both shows, i can’t wait to see this episode!

JOE AND CISCO TRAVEL TO STARLING CITY FOR ANSWERS ABOUT DR. WELLS — Joe (Jesse L. Martin) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) head to Starling City to continue their investigation of Dr. Wells (Tom Cavanagh). While in town, the duo enlists the help of Captain Lance (guest star Paul Blackthorne), and Cisco meets the Black Canary (guest star Katie Cassidy), who asks him for a favor. Meanwhile, back in Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) races to catch a meta-human named Hannibal Bates (guest star Martin Novotny) who can transform himself into every person he touches – which includes Eddie (Rick Cosnett), Iris (Candice Patton), Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker) and even The Flash. Wendey Stanzler directed the episode written by Ray Utarnachitt & Cortney Norris (#119). Original airdate 4/21/2015.

DOUG JONES GUEST STARS AS DC COMICS’ VILLAIN DEATHBOLT — Lance (Paul Blackthorne) continues his mission to take down the Arrow (Stephen Amell) so Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) orders Oliver to keep a low profile. However, when a meta-human named Jake Simmons (guest star Doug Jones), who kills people with blasts of energy and plasma, starts terrorizing Starling City, Oliver is forced to ask Ray (Brandon Routh) for help. The unlikely duo is forced to team up to save the city.

GALLERY LINK:
– Television Series > Arrow > Season 3 > Episode Stills > 3×19 – Broken Arrow

Two scans from the April issue of Starburst magazine have been added to our gallery. It features Arrow, and in which Laurel’s development into Black Canary is also mentioned.

GALLERY LINK:
– Magazine Scans > Starburst – April 2015

High definition screencaptures from this week’s episode of Arrow have been added to the gallery. Sadly there won’t be any new Arrow episode next week, but it will return on April 15th!

GALLERY LINK:
– Television Series > Arrow > Season 3 > Screencaptures > 3×18 – Public Enemy