The fourth season of Arrow has been a rollercoaster for our favorite vigilantes from Star City especially for the first couple, Ollie and Felicity .
But before we get into spoiler territory, Stephen Amell took to his favorite social media destination, Facebook, to get ahead of some rumors that the Arrow star will be leaving the show and to also answer some fan questions in a way only Amell can do.
In his Facebook post, Stephen Amell says that “ I keep reading that I'm leaving Arrow. I'm not. I have a contract that runs through 2019. At least. Now... That doesn't mean Arrow will run that long, but if it does... I'll be here. Any other questions I can answer?”
You hear that? Amell is confirmed to be in Arrow till at least 2019, meaning Arrow could run till a seventh or eighth season, which is great news for Arrow fans.
But now, the biggest Arrow season 4 news comes courtesy of Canadagraphs as they have some set photos from an upcoming episode. These set photos show Felicity, in a crowd of people, and there’s something with her that should be interesting to fans.
SPOILER ALERT! The following will likely spoil the events of the second half of Arrow season 4. Proceed with caution.
During the Arrow season 4 midseason finale, Felicity and Ollie’s limo was gunned down by Darhk’s men after Ollie waged political war with the mysterious villain. Ollie got them to safety but it was shown that Felicity was shot and fell unconscious, which is where the show left fans for a few weeks.
And as rumors about Felicity’s fate run rampant, the Canadagraph set photos show Felicity in what looks to be a wheelchair. Take a look.
I believe 1st public photos of #Arrow actress Emily Bett Rickards on set as Felicity Smoak in her wheelchair. pic.twitter.com/uLekJGHkk0
— Canadagraphs (@canadagraphs) January 8, 2016When Felicity was shot during the midseason finale, it was rumored that the character would be bound to a wheelchair when the show returns and likely become the new Oracle.
Oracle in the comics was Barbara Gordon (then Batgirl) after being shot and paralyzed by the Joker. She returned in a wheelchair to become the leader of the Birds of Prey and a close friend and partner to Batman.
But with the DC Comics reboot a few years ago, Barbara is Batgirl again leaving the title of Oracle empty.
The synopsis for the first Arrow season 4 episode of 2016 has Ollie looking for revenge after his fiancee is injured. Here’s the plot summary:
THE AFTERMATH — Oliver (Stephen Amell) must deal with the devastating consequences of Darhk’s (guest star Neal McDonough) last attack. Seeking revenge, Oliver goes on a brutal manhunt looking for Dahrk.
Arrow returns on Jan. 20, at 8pm on the CW.
So do you think Felicity being in a wheelchair is temporary or permanent? How will this effect Olicity’s relationship? Sound off with your thoughts in the comments section below.
