Arrowverse: Before They Were Heroes

Most heroes come from humble beginnings, before setting off on the adventurous lifestyle they become known for. It turns out that Stephen Amell, Grant Gustin, and Brandon Routh aren’t much different from their characters in this way.

In fact, nearly every actor starring in Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow has been seen somewhere else on television and film including everything up to music videos and — gasp — tampon commercials. 

While I won’t dive into the more obscure entries in this list, I will point out some of the highlights of several actors’ careers, and hopefully answer that question you often find yourself asking, “Where have I seen this person before?”

Arrowverse: Before They Were Heroes

1. David Ramsey (Arrow)

When David Ramsey first started out on Arrow, his character, John Diggle, wasn’t much more than your average bodyguard. Eventually, he was let in on Oliver Queen’s secret and became the first official member of Team Arrow.

David Ramsey had a rather interesting career lined up before he put the helmet on though. One of his first reoccurring gigs was playing Pastor David Randolph on The Good News.

While that show may not ring too many bells, I’m sure at least a few of you out there remember Ghost Whisperer with the delightful Jennifer Love Hewitt. His stint as Will Bennett only lasted 5 episodes throughout the 5 seasons of the show, but it was a lot longer than some of the other ill-fated guest stars. 

The next biggest role Ramsey landed was alongside Michael C. Hall on Dexter. This time around, Ramsey stayed on camera for an entire seventeen episodes from 2008-2009. With these shows aside, the most likely place you remember seeing David Ramsey is on Blue Bloods, where he played Mayor Carter Poole. 

While continuing his run on Blue Bloods, David Ramsey picked up the mantle of the one and only John Diggle and double dutied it, bringing home two paychecks to his family. 

With his role of John Diggle coming to an end soon, I’m sure his rather decorated resume will serve him well in his search for the next big job.

2. Tom Cavanagh (The Flash)

I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels that The Flash wouldn’t be the same without Tom Cavanagh playing his multiple versions of Dr. Wells. His ability to change roles repeatedly from lovable goofball to world renown scientist, and even the occasional psychopath, has no rivalry.  It is always exciting to see what he is going to do next.

Cavanagh started out acting in several different made for television movies, including A Vow to Kill and Sherlock Holmes Returns. I have to admit, I got a bit of a kick out of seeing his name listed in the credits of a Sherlock Holmes movie after watching The Flash Season 5. He didn’t play the title role, but it still feels like he came full circle with this one.

Speckled throughout these movie appearances, Cavanagh had time to make several cameos on Viper and The Outer Limits, but he didn’t get a reoccurring role until Jake and the Kid came on the air. He stuck around for twelve episodes and was credited with the name Thomas Cavanagh, instead of his more modern moniker Tom. 

Soon after that, Cavanagh made his way to the cast of the family drama Providence, as Doug Boyce. For me, this show only brings back a few memories, unlike the show Mr. Cavanagh went on to next. Yes, I’m talking about Ed.

Until The Flash made its debut, Tom Cavanagh was well-known for playing the title character of Ed Stevens on Ed. This comedy went on to win many awards and accolades, including Best Actor and Best New Comedy Series.

After four years of headlining his biggest named show yet, Tom Cavanagh bounced around the networks making multiple episode appearances on Scrubs, Royal Pains, and The Following before landing at home on The Flash. 

It looks as though all these different experiences have formed Tom Cavanagh into the actor he is today, giving us one of the most loved characters in the Arrowverse who isn’t actually a superhero.

3. Dominic Purcell (Legends of Tomorrow)

Heat Wave may have started out as a villain on The Flash, but it wasn’t until Legends of Tomorrow debuted that we got to know the inner workings of the character. Dominic Purcell seems to be having a blast playing the tough guy with a soft center, who has thrown in with other more heroic types.

Way back in 1991, Purcell made his debut on a few episodes of Home and Away as Constable Rogers, before making his path to Raw FM. On Raw FM, he played the main role of Granger Hutton for thirteen episodes until the show fluttered away into obscurity.

Before heading to Heartbreak High, Purcell spent his time on a few made for television movies like Silent Predators and First Daughter. He then went to the big screen for a bit, starring in Mission Impossible 2 with Tom Cruise. 

When returning to television, he showed his face on a personal favorite of mine, Beast Master, and then landed yet another lead role on John Doe in the early 2000s. 

A few years after John Doe went missing, Dominic Purcell finally landed the role that put his face on the map as Lincoln Burrows. Prison Break was an immediate hit with viewers, as they watched Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller fight for their freedom in a twisted plot against government schemes and everything in-between. 

Once that jolly good ride came to an end, Purcell eventually made his way to the Arrowverse starting with The Flash and then leading his way to Legends of Tomorrow. His character, Heat Wave, has really seemed to find a place of his own with his team of Legends. He may have not completely signed up for this hero gig, but it suits him a little better than expected.

4. Mechad Brooks (Supergirl)

Everyone knows Superman’s pal, Jimmy Olsen. A goofy red-haired photographer, who needs saving almost as often as Lois Lane does. Oh wait, that was until Mechad Brooks took the role on Supergirl and made it his own. This version of Jimmy — James Olsen — does his own heroics and even gets a love interest to boot.

After a few cameos here and there on random shows, playing fill-in characters, Mehcad Brooks caught a break on Boston Legal as Russell Clark for a four-episode story arc.

Once his time there was over, he jumped around again until finding his way onto the set of Desperate Housewives. Brooks played Matthew Applewhite for 26 episodes from 2005-2006, which was his biggest role thus far. 

It wasn’t until Necessary Roughness, that he topped that episode count with a total of 38. His presence throughout the entire three seasons was good for a laugh alongside his co-stars, Callie Thorne and Scott Cohen.

In-between those two longer stints, he appeared on True Blood and The Game, not to mention a handful of other television just to fill the gaps.

But it wasn’t until Supergirl took flight, that Mechad Brooks was really able to win over our hearts as the “Girl of Steel’s” confidante and occasional fighting friend. His friendship is part of what gives the Kryptonian her humanity.

5.  Stephen Amell (Arrow)

What is there really to say about the man who single-handedly started the entire Arrowverse — by putting on some green leather and shooting a couple of arrows? To this day, his catchphrase “You have failed this city,” still strikes fear in the hearts of criminals. Stephen Amell’s brooding and conviction as Oliver Queen, are enough to convince even the biggest haters that Green Arrow can stand toe-to-toe with the Dark Knight himself.

It probably doesn’t come as much as a surprise, that one of Amell’s first characters he played was on a show called Beautiful People. I mean seriously, the name says it all.

His Canadian roots came in handy when he headed to Rent-a-Goalie, as he played Billy for 18 episodes. This hockey-based comedy seems a far cry from the man we know now, but that just shows Amell’s range.

His next extended stay was on the set of another Candian show called Heartland, where Amell stuck around for a handful of episodes before making a pitstop on a little show called The Vampire Diaries.

Before hanging out on Hung with Thomas Jane, Stephen Amell peeked his head in on the very short-lived 90210 reboot.

Funny enough, after Hung, he was on Private Practice. Sorry, I can’t help but find a little humor in the fact that he was in shows called Beautiful People, Hung, and Private Practice. Call me immature, I guess. 

He suited up as the vigilante we know him best for in the same year, 2012. His work on Arrow has made him a household name that won’t soon be forgotten.

6. Danielle Panabaker (The Flash)

Caitlyn Snow is an essential part of Team Flash. Her expertise is unparalleled to anyone else at S.T.A.R. Labs. When her frosty alter-ego comes out to play, no villain has a chance of raising her temperature. Panabaker shifts between these two personas flawlessly, making us truly believe they are two different entities.

Her career started out jumping from show to show, trying to find the perfect spot. Malcolm in the Middle, CSI, and Summerland were just a few that she cut her teeth on. Also along the way, were made-for-tv movies such as Sex and the Single Mom and Stuck in the Suburbs.

A couple of theatrical releases crept in with Mr. Brooks and the fan-favorite, Sky High. She is still recognized at conventions for her part in Sky High, and she seems okay with that.

Shark was her first shot at being a regular. Panabaker stuck around for the entire series featuring James Woods, but it unfortunately only lasted 2 Seasons.

After Shark wrapped up production, Danielle Panabaker went back to set hopping, starring on well-known shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Grimm, and Bones. 

Eventually, she made her way to a show called Necessary Roughness. Yes, the same show that Mechad Brooks called home. Her role didn’t last as long as his, so she packed up her bags and headed to Justified.

By far her longest job to date is still The Flash, and I’m sure she has no plans on leaving anytime soon. Her character’s rich history and interlinking with the rest of the cast makes her not only an important piece to the puzzle but also a great option for a spinoff.

7. Brandon Routh (Legends of Tomorrow)

Ray Palmer may be one of the nicest people in the world to ever throw a punch. Although his time on Arrow was limited, it set up an interesting origin story and even let him date Felicity Smoak for a short while. Luckily for Brandon Routh, when Ray Palmer exited the series, he stepped out of Star City and onto the Waverider.

Now Routh gets to play the same character without being as grounded in reality as the Emerald Archer is. Not many shows can pull off what Legends of Tomorrow does on any given week, and a lot of that is owed to Ray Palmer, the second in command, under Sara Lance.

The first place you may have seen Brandon Routh wasn’t on a television series or even a movie theater screen. It is more likely you saw him making the moves on Christina Aguilera, in the What a Girl Wants music video.  I’m sure I’ve seen it at some point, but maybe I just blocked the image from my head as I didn’t want to imagine Superman wooing someone that wasn’t Lois Lane. But I’m jumping ahead of myself here, more on the “Man of Steel” in a bit.

He then moved on to a series titled, Undressed, where he stayed for a few episodes. Although this was an anthology comedy series, it wasn’t a far cry from Aguilera’s video set since it was still on MTV. 

Routh’s time on Undressed must have impressed someone down the line because, after just a few more minor appearances on tv shorts and cameos, he got the role of a lifetime.

Yes, as I alluded to before, Brandon Routh got to don the cape and red underwear as Superman in Superman Returns. This wasn’t a new imagining of Superman, but a continuation of the Christopher Reeves version. While Routh did a great job in his own right, the movie series seemed quite dated at this point — and didn’t go over as well as hoped.

While this role didn’t make Brandon Routh the big screen star one would imagine, he still went on to do several movies like Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Dylan Dog — another comic book character.

All this superhero action and tongue-in-cheek comedy led to a 12 episode run on what I believe is the best television show of all time, Chuck. Zachary Levi played the lead character of this show and he later became Shazam, so if you want to get technical, we have seen Superman and Shazam spar with each other on a couple of different occasions.

Partners was Routh’s next stop, but even though he was on every episode, the show didn’t last more than a season. Once Partners was all tied up, he made a handful of appearances on Chosen. 

That leads us to 2014 when Brandon Routh began his journey as Ray Palmer. His playful banter with Felicity Smoak on Arrow made for several enjoyable scenes that many Olicity fans may want to ignore.

It wasn’t until Ray Palmer was selected by Rip Hunter that we got to see his true potential. The Atom isn’t just some Iron Man wannabe, he is the hero who sees good in everybody, even the likes of Norah Darhk.

8. Chyler Leigh (Supergirl)

Born Kryptonian, Supergirl learned what it was like to be human from her adoptive family, the Danvers. In the same way, Alex learned from Supergirl what life was like as an outsider. Together they taught each other many lessons and became inseparable from each other — forming a special bond only sisters can. 

Chyler Leigh does an excellent job playing an ambassador for the human race, protecting all forms of life along the way.

Leigh originally auditioned for a show scheduled for the WB named Saving Graces. When no one picked up the series, she moved onto Safe Harbor as a regular. This show only faired a bit better than Saving Graces by lasting a total of 10 episodes.

Luckily though, Safe Harbor was created by Brenda Hamilton, who created and produced the hit family drama, 7th Heaven. So when Safe Harbor sailed ship, Leigh was able to make a handful of appearances with the Camden family. I guess she really was “playing it safe.” Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Well, I guess she got sick of the whole safe schtick because her next stop was the set of Marilyn Manson’s Tainted Love video. At the same time, she was hitting the big screen with one of her more notable roles as Janey Briggs in Not Another Teen Movie.  In this movie, she acted alongside a young Chris Evans, doing things I’m sure the Camden family would not approve of.

Next up, she jumped on the spinoff That 80’s Show. This series was ordered to compliment That 70’s Show, but fans saw it more as an insult causing them to flip the channel. 

In that same year, Chyler Leigh starred in Girls Club, a show about 3 women working at a law firm. Apparently, they couldn’t get enough members onboard, so the club fizzled out quickly with the announcement of cancelation after only 2 episodes — ouch!

Instead of being down and out, Leigh held her head high and kept up her onward motion, which landed her a stint on the hit series The Practice. Although she only played Claire Wyatt for a total of 10 episodes, I’m sure it boosted her self-esteem after the recent set of letdowns. 

Her biggest triumph came about five years later when she received the biggest role in her career up to this point in her life. That’s right, I’m talking about the sensation known as Grey’s Anatomy. 

Leigh played Dr. Lexie Grey for a whopping total of 114 episodes, even returning for an episode in 2018. I love it when an actor remembers their roots and is willing to come back as a guest star on the show that made them a household name. 

Of course, this led to Chyler Leigh’s role as Alex Danvers on Supergirl. 

Alex serves National City and the world as the most prevalent member of the D.E.O. Without her help, Supergirl wouldn’t be able to get all the inside information that she uses to take down the baddies. 

Chyler Leigh plays the character with such nuance, that it is hard not to love her like a family member of your own. 

9. Katie Cassidy (Arrow)

It comes as no surprise when a character on a superhero show dies and resurrects at a later point in the series. Interestingly enough, this isn’t exactly what happened to Katie Cassidy’s character, Laurel Lance, on Arrow.

The writers flipped the script after Cassidy’s exit, and brought her back as a different character altogether. Whether Cassidy is playing Black Canary, Black Siren, or the district attorney, she puts forth her all, convincing us that not only is she one of these characters, she is all three of them.

Katie Cassidy started out — like a few other stars on this list — as a fresh face alongside a couple of major talents in the music scene. These two musicians just so happen to be Eminem and Jesse McCartney. Who would have thought there would be some sort of connection between these two men?

Soon after, Cassidy joined the cast of 7th Heaven for a few episodes and then made her way to Sex, Love, and Secrets. While these roles were small, they prepped her to make way to the big screen starring in a few major movies such as Click and Taken. 

Katie Cassidy then used her acting magic on the set of Supernatural, giving the Winchester brothers her own special brand of sugar and spice.  Then it was onto Harper’s Island and the Melrose Place reboot. 

Both of these shows were a major step forward for the actress, especially Melrose Place, where she was playing one of the lead characters. Unfortunately, the show didn’t capture the fans the way the original did and it left the air after its first season.

This didn’t burn Cassidy’s taste for reboots though, as she moved on to the revival of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Monte Carlo with Selena Gomez and Leighton Meester.

Apparently, Cassidy and Meester must of hit it off because they were next seen together on the set of Gossip Girl. Katie Cassidy played the character Juliet Sharp for a total of 12 episodes before coming to the streets of Star City. 

It took a rather long amount of time for the character of Laurel Lance to don the tight leather uniform of Black Canary, but once she put it on, the wait seemed well worth it. Katie Cassidy’s butt-kicking moves and top-notch acting really suit the character.

Although she didn’t get her happily ever after with Oliver, Laurel Lance still serves as one of the most awesome females to grace the Arrowverse. She proves you don’t have to be a love interest to get a decent storyline.

10. Grant Gustin (The Flash)

Not many superheroes are as likable and relatable as Barry Allen. His love for justice often overtakes his critical thinking, and he ends up only getting in his own way before ultimately saving the day.

Grant Gustin brings his character to life in a way that makes him seem down-to-earth and out-of-this-world at the same time. One can’t help but want Barry to succeed even when he isn’t entirely in the right.

Gustin’s first major television foray was on the set of the 90210 reboot. Unfortunately, even though Stephen Amell also starred on the show for a couple of episodes, their paths didn’t cross quite yet. 

On the contrary, his role on Glee allowed him to meet up with the future Supergirl, Melissa Benoist. This could very possibly be where fate decided the musical episode of The Flash must happen. After watching it though, I’m not too sure that was a good thing.

No matter how you felt about that strange outing, it is clear that Grant Gustin has some vocal talent tagging along with his acting chops. 

While Gustin’s resume isn’t as thick and heavy-laden as some of the other stars on this list, I’m sure he has plenty of upcoming projects aside from messing with the timeline.  

11. Nick Zano (Legends of Tomorrow)

Nate Heywood had one hell-of-a-time on Legends of Tomorrow Season 4. Not only did he lose his father, but he also died for a few brief moments in order to save humanity. I guess it’s all part of being a hero though.

Heywood’s role as a historian turned superhero is a little unique when it comes to origin stories — and Zano plays it off well. While a nerd like Routh’s Ray Palmer, Zano comes at it from a different angle, giving it his own spin and personality. The characters have their similarities, but it is impossible to confuse the two.

After playing a camera salesman on the live action version of Fat Albert, Zano landed on the sitcom What I Like About You with Amanda Bynes. His role as cool guy Vince was quite a bit different from what he does now, but he still got the young girls swooning.

Moving on from being the boy-next-door, he took on the role of doctor for a few episodes of 7th Heaven, before making a handful of movies like Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Joyride 2, and The Final Destination. 

Next up for Zano was a segment of time on Cougar Town, and then the Melrose Place reboot. While neither of these roles was as major as his part on What I Like About You, they stretched him out of our views of him being just another pretty boy with decent comedic timing.

His time on Melrose Place prepped him for a span of episodes on 90210 later on. These series of dramas didn’t cause Nick Zano to forget his roots, and he proved it by returning to the comedy circuit with 2 Broke Girls and following it up with Happy Endings. 

Eventually, Zano made it back to serious business on the set of Minority Report, a show based on the Tom Cruise film. This series only lasted a total of 10 episodes before getting the old heave-ho, but it worked out for the best now that Zano is aboard the good old Waverider.

As a member of the Legends, Zano gets to play both parts that we have come to know him for, the seriousness and the goofy one-liner.

12. Melissa Benoist (Supergirl)

Although the Arrowverse’s favorite Kryptonian didn’t start out on the CW, she found her true home with Season 2 taking flight where it should have been all along. Now 4 seasons in, it is hard to believe any other channel could have thought she belonged anywhere but here.

Likewise, it is hard to imagine anyone else in Supergirl’s skirt other than Melissa Benoist. 

Benoist obviously takes pride in giving Supergirl life and makes sure she gets her due respects. While her more famous cousin is mentioned often, he rarely is allowed the screentime to make an impact the way Supergirl does — unless absolutely necessary.

As referred to earlier, Melissa Benoist started out in a series of Tampax commercials. While I’m sure she shudders to hear someone mention it now, everyone has to start out somewhere. After all, there are definitely worse ways to make a living.

When she put those commercials to rest, Benoist made her way to the groundbreaking set of Glee. Singing isn’t really a new thing from a television series, but the level and production this show put forward brought it all to the next level. Most episodes made it impossible not to sing along. 

From there she moved on to do a few movies including Danny Collins and Band of Robbers. She then graduated into the title role on Supergirl and she has never looked back. 

My favorite part of Melissa Benoist as Supergirl is that she is equally good at showing off the heroism and humanity. I’m sure it is sometimes difficult to remember that although she isn’t human, she was raised as one. 

13. Echo Kellum (Arrow)

It was sad to say goodbye to Mr. Terrific on Arrow Season 7. His classic humor and movie references will be sorely missed as the series rolls around to its ending. With Felicity Smoak also making an exit at the end of Season 7, it makes one wonder if there will be any type of computer expert next on deck to take over.

Even if someone does pop their head in, they will have a difficult time filling in for the towering actor, Echo Kellum. His slightly off-kilter awkwardness was always perfect to cut the tension on any given mission.

Echo Kellum started out bouncing around on a few different television series, along with a short here and there. It wasn’t until Ben and Kate debuted that Kellum landed a spot as a regular.

For a select few, this quirky comedy was a perfect fit into their evening viewing. Apparently, it wasn’t enough to keep the show running though, as it was canceled after only 16 episodes.

Once that ended, Kellum went back to just hanging around for an episode or two on shows like Hot in Cleveland, Little Horribles, and even the animated series American Dad. 

Sean Saves the World was the next place Echo Kellum called home for 14 episodes, starring alongside the always hilarious Sean Hayes. This was another shortlived series that didn’t seem to hit just the right notes with the audience, causing it to never make it to its sophomore year.

More cameos and one-offs resumed in the show’s aftermath, leading him to the set of You’re the Worst for 4 episodes. Not long after that, Mr. Terrific dropped in on Star City and filled a void Team Arrow didn’t know it had.

While it seemed strange at first for an actor mainly known for comedy to take up the superhero business, Echo Kellum made us all believers —  convincing fans that he can’t be pigeonholed into one genre.

14. Candice Patton (The Flash)

While the Flash may be the hero of the show, Iris West-Allen is the heart of it. Fans often argue about the amount of romantic content necessary on a superhero show, but not many seem to mind the depth of commitment Barry and Iris have to each other.

Candice Patton’s interpretation of a superhero’s wife seems quite realistic for a series that can often stretch far from reality. Her scenes of worry and doubt really pull at your heartstrings, letting you feel her every pain.

Patton got her start on the long-running soap opera The Young and the Restless as the young Robin. Her taste of the mid-day television circuit must have pleased her palate as she moved on to The Bold and The Beautiful soon after.

Next up for Candice Patton was Sorority Forever, where she stuck around for a total of 21 episodes, her longest time onset to that point. 

She then moved on to Entourage and Heroes for a few episodes, before popping onto Days of Our Lives. Bit parts became her norm for awhile, as she bounced from set to set on shows like One Tree Hill, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI: Miami. 

These roles led up to a spot of time on The Game, which ended just in time for her to be in the running for a new superhero show called The Flash.

Obviously, she won the role of Iris West-Allen and became one of our favorite female leads in the Arrowverse. Iris’ relationship with her husband, Barry, is unlike any other marriage in this connected universe. They are always in it together, rarely going off to do their own thing when the other disagrees of the methods. 

Patton gives Iris a certain amount of conviction that is just right for any given situation, whether it is in a scene with Joe West, Barry Allen, or even the villain of the week. 

15. Caity Lotz (Legends of Tomorrow)

Sara Lance’s death on Arrow was a tragic turn of events that led to many amazing twists and turns. Besides her eventual resurrection, it also led to her being recruited onto Rip Hunter’s team of flunkies and rejects. 

Now on Legends of Tomorrow, Sara is the active captain, keeping her friends in-line the best she can — without breaking too many laws put in place by the Time Bureau. 

Caity Lotz plays her character with sass and discipline as well. She never seems to break character, even when the scenes change from serious to goofy, to outright dumbfounding. Whether Lotz is breaking necks, snuggling with Ava, or even singing, it is believable that she is playing the same character no matter what time period she is in.

Lotz began on the scene as a dancer before anything else. Some of her moves can be seen during her role in Bring It On: All or Nothing, where she got her first dose of acting. This gave way to her time on The LXD, also known as The League of Extraordinary Dancers. 

In that same year, Caity Lotz went on to play a cop in a series called Death Valley. While this show had nothing to do with dance, it still allowed her to stay around for a majority of the series, even though the show ended after just 12 episodes.

From there, Lotz starred in The Pact and The Machine. In both of these movies, she played one of the lead actors, giving her a foreshadowing of what was to come later on.

Throughout her time in movieland, Lotz found a few minutes to spend on the fan favorite Mad Men. Her role there was a bit sporadic, giving her just enough energy to appear on Arrow as the Black Canary. 

Eventually, the name changed to White Canary and the rest is history.  

Caity Lotz’s interactions with her onscreen sister, Katie Cassidy, are some of the best family scenes on tv in recent history. More important than that, is the representation Sara Lance gives to the LGBTQ. She shows that your gender or sexuality in no way hinders your ability to kick some serious butt!

16. Katie McGrath (Supergirl)

All superheroes need team members and sidekicks to help them out when the going gets tough. Sometimes they need some extra firepower, while other times another brain to help figure out the best strategy to attack with. Lena Luthor falls under a different category though, she serves as the shoulder to cry on.

Katie McGrath gives us a rendition of Lena that makes you feel not only love for her but empathy as well.  From the beginning, Lena was dealt a bad hand when she was adopted by an infamous bloodthirsty family, intent on ending the life of the slightly more Kryptonian. McGrath makes Lena’s struggles feel quite real, causing you to root for her even when her dealings are a little underhanded.

Katie McGrath first appeared in the made-for-television movie Damage, before moving on to Eden and Freakdog, which were made for the big screen.

Inbetween some of her movie stints, McGrath snuck onto the set of The Queen and Children in Need. These eventually led to her role on Merlin, which she stayed on for the complete 5 seasons as Morgana. This started a trend of playing around with well-known mythical characters when she moved onto the series Dracula. 

Luckily all the bloodsucking on Dracula didn’t scare her too much since she then starred on the short-lived anthology series Slasher. From there McGrath pulled double-duty, acting on Frontier and Supergirl from 2016 throughout 2017. These two shows were far different from each other, but Katie McGrath pulled out both roles like an expert. 

Now that Lena knows that Kara Danvers is Supergirl, I’m sure that McGrath will do a great job showing Lena’s feeling of betrayal — and possibly having a flip over to the dark side.

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