The CW has cast Arthur Darvill as Rip Hunter aka The Traveler in their upcoming Arrow/Flash spinoff series. He joins Ciara Renée who's playing Hawkgirl, to become the second new DC hero to join the series.
The character is being described as "a roguish time traveler who hides the strains of being responsible for history itself behind a facade of charm and wit." Darvill of course, is himself no stranger to time travel. He's most popular for his role as Rory Williams in Doctor Who, and was a series regular for a couple of seasons on the BBC show.
In the comics, The Traveler is known for leading a team of heroes through the time. Could a similar story be in store for the show?
Darvill joins the already spectacular cast of Brandon Routh, Victor Garber, Caity Lotz, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell and Ciara Renée. Another new DC hero, along with a "major DC villain" are also a part of the project. The show is rumoured for a mid 2016 premiere.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
The character is being described as "a roguish time traveler who hides the strains of being responsible for history itself behind a facade of charm and wit." Darvill of course, is himself no stranger to time travel. He's most popular for his role as Rory Williams in Doctor Who, and was a series regular for a couple of seasons on the BBC show.
In the comics, The Traveler is known for leading a team of heroes through the time. Could a similar story be in store for the show?
Darvill joins the already spectacular cast of Brandon Routh, Victor Garber, Caity Lotz, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell and Ciara Renée. Another new DC hero, along with a "major DC villain" are also a part of the project. The show is rumoured for a mid 2016 premiere.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter