'The Flash' Trailer Sweeps Internet, Fans Excited About New CW Series

By Emma Koonse, Christian Post Reporter Friday, May 16, 2014

"The Flash" is set to sweep ratings this fall on The CW after a trailer hit the internet and amazed fans this week.

The full trailer of brand-new spin-off of "The Arrow" was unveiled online Thursday offering glimpses of Grant Gustin as the Flash. The "Glee" star portrays Barry Allen, a police scientist who acquired supernatural speed after being struck by lightning.

Moreover, the five-minute trailer provided a deeper look at the DC Comics-inspired television series, including the colorful cast of characters. "Ed" star Tom Cavanaugh and "Law & Order" actor Jesse Martin co-star alongside Gustin. Moreover, Candice Patton portrays Barry's love interest Iris West and Chad Rook portrays the villainous Weather Wizard, while Steve Amell appears in a cameo as Arrow.

"I don't think that bolt of lightning struck you, I think it chose you," Arrow says during the extended promo.

Among other notable details about the show revealed in the trailer, The Flash's famed red and yellow costume was revealed. The garb was designed by Academy Award winning Colleen Atwood who has worked on costumes found in "Chicago," "Alice in Wonderland" and "Memoirs of a Geisha."

In addition to debuting the trailer, The CW announced that "The Flash" would air in the coveted Tuesday night time slot beginning this Fall. "Arrow" executive producers Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg have signed on to "The Flash," as well as comic book writer Geoff Johns.

Earlier this year, "Arrow" executive producer/writer Marc Guggenheim discussed The Flash's appearance in Episode 19 of "Arrow" while speaking to Collider.

"This episode is really cool and it allows us to further flesh out 'The Flash' universe in 'Arrow,'" Guggenheim said. "We get to see their dynamic. They actually shot their scenes for the Arrow episode, contemporaneous with shooting 'The Flash' pilot. Both Episode 19 and 'The Flash' were in production as the exact same time. That isn't why we did it. That was an added producing/logistical complication. But, it's just so much fun to see these characters."