Stephen Amell Cast as Casey Jones

[NYShell]

Originally Posted by Bry

I mean... that's a part of it. But considering he's a character who wears a full-face mask, a decent stuntman is all you'd need to cover most of the physicality. I think the attitude is far more important, and that's a pretty distinct thing that you'd need to get right.

Not saying Amell can't get that down, but based on what I've seen of Arrow he seems a bit... bland in that role. Not bad per se, but not terribly distinct or interesting, IMO. Casey should be a violent, borderline-psychotic jackass, at least at first. And I think hitting that note in the right way takes some acting chops.

Could be Amell's chance to show some range, if he can bring that energy. And if the writers and the director get the character right.

Agreed. Hopefully he isn't a generic, tough pretty boy role.