A new casting announcement reveals that producers of The CW series are looking for an Australian lad to play an 'introverted, moody and naturally athletic' teen.
- Aug 11, 2017
AceShowbiz - The upcoming sixth season of "Arrow" may be a family reunion for Manu Bennett's Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke. A new casting announcement suggests that one of Deathstroke's sons may appear in the new season.
TVLine reports that producers are seeking "an Aussie lad to fill the guest-starring role of an 'introverted, moody and naturally athletic' teenager." As Bennett has an Australian accent, fans assume that the aforementioned role refers to one of Slade's two sons, Joseph and Grant Wilson.
Further fueling speculation that it is one of Slade's sons is one of the scenes of "Arrow" season 5 finale. Previously, Oliver shocked Slade with a dossier that purportedly contained everything he and Felicity had on Wilson's son.
It remains to be seen whether it is Joseph or Grant, though fans assume that it is most likely Joseph a.k.a. Jericho. Joseph hasn't appeared yet in the Arrowverse, though his name has been mentioned several times by his father throughout the series. First appearing in 1984's "Tales of the Teen Titans" #42, Joshep is depicted as a mute character after one of The Jackal's men cuts his throat. He possesses the ability to project his consciousness into another body.
Season 6 may also see the return of Huntress. Portrayed by Jessica De Gouw, the character hasn't been seen on "Arrow" since season 2. EP Marc Guggenheim, however, teases Huntress' potential return for the upcoming season.
"I want to say, 'Absolutely [to Huntress returning],' " he said. "Jessica De Gouw has expressed an absolute willingness to come back. Jessica's a favorite actor of mine, and the Huntress is a favorite character of mine. I want to make it happen in Season 6. We've got some plans for the later half of the year that I think she will fit into really well, so we'll see."
"Arrow" returns for season 6 on Thursday, October 12 at 9 P.M. on The CW.
