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The unsung heroes of the Arrowverse are the actors who come in for a cup of coffee and still make an impact. Tom Felton appears in only one season of The Flash, yet his character, Julian Albert, is one of the show’s standouts, serving as a rival to the titular hero before becoming an invaluable member of Team Flash. Starring in all of the Harry Potter movies doesn’t mean that Felton is the biggest movie star to appear in the Arrowverse, though. A Hollywood A-lister actually owes a lot to the franchise because it gave them a platform to show off their skills when they really needed one.
One of Hollywood’s Biggest Stars Appears in Arrow Season 3
Anyone who only catches the tail end of the Arrowverse probably thinks the franchise is nothing more than constant action and events. However, it keeps things pretty low-key at the start, especially on its flagship show, Arrow. After returning to Star City, Oliver works to rid his city of corruption by becoming a vigilante. He has to keep up his appearances, though, which means having hobbies and interests. The Verdant nightclub becomes Oliver’s baby, mostly because it doubles as the Arrow Cave. By Season 3, Oliver’s sister, Thea Queen, is a major part of the business, working hard to keep the lights on. In Episode 7, “Draw Back Your Bow,” she brings in a few DJs to audition, and the only one who stands out is Chase, played by Austin Butler.
Chase doesn’t get the job initially because he’s overconfident, but Thea has no choice but to turn to him after her second choice drops the ball. With his job secure, Chase makes a move, kissing Thea. While sparks fly, Thea doesn’t trust easily, so she keeps her distance, which turns out to be the right move. Chase later tries to poison Thea and reveals himself as a member of the League of Assassins. Wanting to avoid capture, he kills himself by consuming cyanide. Chase’s small role serves a purpose, teasing how far Ra’s al Ghul and his subordinates will go to achieve their goals, and there’s no way any of it works without Butler’s performance. Maybe the actor will get another chance to play in the superhero sandbox because he clearly understands what the genre is going for.
