'The Flash' Casts Michael Ironside as Captain Cold's Dad

The veteran actor, who played Lois Lane's father on 'Smallville', will guest star in season 2's episode of 'The Flash' as Leonard Snart/Captain Cold's estranged and abusive father.

July 16, 2015

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Michael Ironside is moving from Smallville to Central City. The Canadian actor, who played Lois Lane's father on The CW's Superman-themed series, has been cast as Lewis Snart, the estranged, abusive father of villains Leonard Snart/Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller) and Lisa Snart/Golden Glider (Peyton List), on "The Flash".

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lewis is described as "a cold-blooded, ruthless career criminal. Recently released from prison, he returns to Central City with a plan that will endanger both of his children."

Ironside will guest star in episode 3 of season 2 entitled "Family of Rogues". Miller and List will return to reprise their respective roles in the episode as well.

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"The Flash" season 2 is set to premiere Tuesday, October 6 on The CW. The show recently also tapped Teddy Sears to play Jay Garrick and Shantel VanSanten to star as Patty Spivot, a new love interest for Barry Allen (Grant Gustin).

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