When we saw John Wesley Shipp come on board to the new incarnation of The Flash, taking on the role of Barry Allen’s father, it was one of those great connective moments for fans of the original 1990 series where he played the title character. Sometimes those small moments can mean a lot as it shows that the series creators understand the fans and wanting to pay tribute to those that blazed the path before it was possible to really work it as it deserved. Now the creators have gone a step further by bringing another actor from that original series with Amanda Pays joining the new show. But unlike Wesley Shipp, she’s returning to the role she had before with Dr. Tina McGee. This time around, she’s playing the same character, albeit older, who now works for a rival form to S.T.A.R. Labs, which will definitely make for some interesting scenes and a good bit of fun for the fans.
“When we decided to bring Tina onto our version of ‘The Flash,’ who better to get than the amazing actress who originated the part?” said exec producer Andrew Kreisberg. “Like with John Wesley Shipp, we are so proud and excited to have another actor from the original series join us on our new adventures for Barry Allen.”
With the pilot directed by David Nutter, the series stars Grant Gustin, Jesse L. Martin, Rick Cosnett, Danielle Panabaker, Candice Patton, Carlos Valdes and Tom Cavanagh. John Wesley-Shipp of the previous Flash TV series will guest in the pilot. The series is set to premiere on Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 at 8pm.
Series concept: After a particle accelerator causes a freak storm, CSI Investigator Barry Allen is struck by lightning and falls into a coma. Months later he awakens with the power of super speed, granting him the ability to move through Central City like an unseen guardian angel. Though initially excited by his newfound powers, Barry is shocked to discover he is not the only “meta-human” who was created in the wake of the accelerator explosion — and not everyone is using their new powers for good. Barry partners with S.T.A.R. Labs and dedicates his life to protect the innocent. For now, only a few close friends and associates know that Barry is literally the fastest man alive, but it won’t be long before the world learns what Barry Allen has become…The Flash.
