Katie Cassidy Breaks Silence on Shocking “Arrow” Exit: “I Had to Eat Some Humble Pie”
Let’s dive into the melodrama of Hollywood politics, where even superheroes aren’t immune to the axe. Katie Cassidy, who played the beloved Laurel Lance (a.k.a. Black Canary) on *Arrow*, recently revealed the emotional rollercoaster of being unceremoniously killed off the show. Apparently, no one thought to give her a heads-up before dropping the bombshell—classy move, right? Cassidy recounted the moment she learned of her character’s demise during a phone call with showrunners Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, and Andrew Kreisberg while she was in New York for Comic-Con. Spoiler alert: she was not thrilled.
Cassidy admitted she was “in shock” and “angry” at first, which is understandable when you’ve poured years into a role only to be told, “Thanks, but we’re done with you.” She even hinted that her exit might have been “political,” because, of course, it’s Hollywood—where backroom deals and egos often trump talent. Despite her frustration, Cassidy handled the situation with grace, though she did hang up on the showrunners after expressing her disappointment. “I feel like I’ve always been given the short end of the stick,” she told them, which is a sentiment many actors probably share but rarely voice.
The real kicker? Cassidy had to attend Comic-Con immediately after the news broke, fielding fan questions about who was in the infamous grave teased in the season 4 premiere. Imagine having to smile through that while secretly knowing your character was six feet under. But here’s the twist: Cassidy wasn’t gone for long. She returned to the Arrowverse as Black Siren, an alternate version of Laurel, and eventually became a series regular again. “I was back and, like, better than ever,” she said, proving that sometimes, even in TV land, you can have the last laugh.
So, what’s the takeaway? Hollywood is a fickle beast, and even superheroes have to eat humble pie. But if you’re talented enough, you might just rise from the ashes—or in this case, the grave.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine
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