"I think the audience is going to flip out when they see how dynamic, exciting, and unpredictable Tony is in bringing this particular version of Despero to life. 'I love the Shakespearean bigness of it, but I also understand he needs to be relatable to the audience on a very grounded level,'" Wallace explained. That's where Tony's experience in other sci-fi genre shows really came into the play because he immediately understood. You'll see him using some of his familiar powers from the comic books. This isn't a guy who just stands there and talks for five episodes. That was kind of important to get across, but then to not be afraid of the bigger side because, as fans of the comics know, Despero has a lot of powers. Your eyes can sometimes deceive you."Ĭurran's Vincent Van Gogh on "Doctor Who" Made an Impression: "When Despero shows up on Earth, you can kind of understand why he's here see it from his point of view.
Also, and I can't say too much without revealing too much of the story, there's a certain element to the story itself that involves the powerset of Despero, makes him the perfect fit for the story." And as for Curran's non-comics look? Wallace strongly urges fans to be patient: "Be careful what you see. I think the audience is going to learn something new about Despero that they never knew because we do have our own take on the mythology for the character."ĭespero Was a Perfect Choice for a Number of Reasons: "I wanted to put a truly classic DC villain in this five-part event that I knew fans would get excited about. You'll see throughout the episodes how Despero tests Flash in various ways. No spoilers, it's a very intense moment in his relationship with The Flash. Images: DC Comics/ShowtimeĪbout That "Pivotal" Exchange Between Barry & Despero Shown in the Trailer: "That's actually the scene where we really learn about Despero's alien origins, which is what makes that scene so fascinating to me. Showrunner Eric Wallace offered EW some perspectives on what viewers can expect from Curran and the newest big bad. Now he's facing a deadly mission on Earth, one whose outcome will decide the fate of humankind and put him on a collision course with Team Flash. Eric Dean Seaton directed the episode written by Eric Wallace.Ĭreated by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky and first appearing in the DC Comics' Justice League of America #1 (1960), Curran's Arrowverse take is a powerful and intelligent alien possessing incredible telepathic powers who left his homeworld-Kalanor-under mysterious circumstances. But with time running out and the fate of humanity at stake, Flash and his companions will also need to enlist the help of some old friends if the forces of good are to prevail.
The Flash Season 8 Episode 1 "Armageddon: Part 1": PART ONE OF THE ARMAGEDDON FIVE EPISODE EVENT – When a powerful alien threat arrives on Earth under mysterious circumstances, Barry (Grant Gustin), Iris (Candice Patton) and the rest of Team Flash are pushed to their limits in a desperate battle to save the world.
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