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==Premise==
==Premise==
[[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Green Arrow]], [[Flash (Barry Allen)|Flash]], and [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Supergirl]] are drawn to [[Gotham City]] to confront Dr. John Deegan over his work at [[Arkham Asylum]].<ref name="Davies" />
[[Arkham Asylum]] doctor John Deegan rewrites reality, resulting in [[Oliver Queen (Arrowverse)|Oliver Queen]] and [[Barry Allen (Arrowverse)|Barry Allen]] swapping lives. In the new reality, only Oliver and Barry know that they are in the wrong lives and have each other's powers.<ref name="swapping lives">{{cite news |last1=Agard |first1=Chancellor |title=Arrowverse stars reveal details about the Trinity-centric 'Elseworlds' crossover |url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/11/15/arrowverse-stars-reveal-details-about-the-trinity-centric-elseworlds-crossover/ |accessdate=16 November 2018 |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=15 November 2018}}</ref> Oliver, Barry and [[Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)|Kara Danvers / Supergirl]] are later drawn to [[Gotham City]] to confront Deegan over his work at Arkham.<ref name="Davies" />


==Cast and characters==
==Cast and characters==

Revision as of 08:32, 16 November 2018

Template:Infobox Arrowverse crossover episode

"Elseworlds" is the fifth annual Arrowverse crossover event, featuring episodes of the live-action television series The Flash, Arrow, and Supergirl on The CW. The crossover is set to begin on December 9, 2018, with The Flash, continue on Arrow on December 10, and conclude on Supergirl on December 11. "Elseworlds" will introduce the characters Batwoman and Lois Lane to the universe, as well as the fictional Gotham City. In the crossover, Green Arrow, Flash, and Supergirl are drawn to Gotham City to confront Dr. John Deegan over his work at Arkham Asylum.

The crossover was confirmed in May 2018 at The CW's upfront presentation, where the inclusion of Batwoman and Gotham City were revealed. Throughout that August and September, casting for the crossover was revealed, including Ruby Rose as Batwoman, Elizabeth Tulloch as Lois Lane, and the announcement that Tyler Hoechlin would return to portray Superman. The title of the crossover was also revealed at the end of September, with filming beginning in October 2018. Additionally, "Elseworlds" sees Arrowverse actors portraying other roles, as well as John Wesley Shipp reprising his role as Barry Allen / Flash from the 1990 series The Flash.

Premise

Arkham Asylum doctor John Deegan rewrites reality, resulting in Oliver Queen and Barry Allen swapping lives. In the new reality, only Oliver and Barry know that they are in the wrong lives and have each other's powers.[1] Oliver, Barry and Kara Danvers / Supergirl are later drawn to Gotham City to confront Deegan over his work at Arkham.[2]

Cast and characters

Further information: The Flash, Arrow, and Supergirl cast and characters

Main and recurring

Actor Character Episode
The Flash Arrow Supergirl
Grant Gustin[2][3] Barry Allen / Flash Main Guest
Oliver Queen / Green Arrow
Candice Patton[4] Iris West-Allen Main Does not appear
Danielle Panabaker[5] Caitlin Snow / Killer Frost Main Guest TBA
Carlos Valdes[5] Cisco Ramon / Vibe Main Guest TBA
Stephen Amell[2][3] Oliver Queen / Green Arrow Guest Main Guest
Barry Allen / The Flash
David Ramsey[5] John Diggle TBA Main TBA
Emily Bett Rickards[5] Felicity Smoak / Overwatch TBA Main TBA
Echo Kellum[6][better source needed] Curtis Holt / Mister Terrific TBA Main TBA
Melissa Benoist[2] Kara Zor-El / Kara Danvers / Supergirl Guest Main
Tyler Hoechlin[7] Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman Guest
Bob Frazer[8] Roger Hayden / Psycho-Pirate Does not appear Guest

Guest

Production

Development

Yearly crossover events in the Arrowverse have occurred on The CW since the 2013–14 television season, when Barry Allen was introduced in the eighth episode of Arrow's second season ahead of the debut of The Flash. The next year, the eighth episodes of the third season of Arrow and the first season of The Flash formed a two-part event known as "Flash vs. Arrow". In January 2015, The CW president Mark Pedowitz said that there would be an Arrowverse crossover every season.[14] In the 2015–16 television season, a two-part event, "Heroes Join Forces" between the eighth episodes of the fourth season of Arrow and the second season of The Flash was used to set up a new team-up series, Legends of Tomorrow.[15] For the 2016–17 television season, the "Invasion!" crossover included The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow, with the event beginning at the end of Supergirl.[16][17][18] A true four-part crossover occurred in the 2017–18 television season with "Crisis on Earth-X", which also tied into the animated web series, Freedom Fighters: The Ray, and featured characters and concepts from that series.[19]

In May 2018, The CW president Mark Pedowitz and Arrow lead Stephen Amell announced at The CW's upfront presentation that Batwoman would be introduced in the upcoming crossover, fighting alongside the other Arrowverse heroes, with the fictional Gotham City also appearing. Despite the inclusion of the character and city, the crossover would not be including the television series Gotham that airs on Fox.[20] That July, the CW was planning a potential standalone series for Batwoman after her appearance in the crossover,[21] with Caroline Dries, who was creating and writing the potential Batwoman series, expected to consult on the crossover.[22] Additionally, it was confirmed that Legends of Tomorrow would not feature in the crossover.[21] Legends of Tomorrow co-showrunner Phil Klemmer explained, since the crossover was being used to launch the Batwoman-led series, "it just became over capacity". He added that since Legends of Tomorrow would have 16 episodes in their season, the crossover would have been "a tonal speed-bump, or a departure, and we just don't have time to step away from our story this year."[23] Despite not being a part of the official crossover, Legends of Tomorrow co-showrunner Keto Shimizu revealed the show's episode airing the week of the crossover would be "crossing over with ourselves", through the use of alternate time periods.[24]

At the end of September 2018, the title for the crossover was revealed to be "Elseworlds", sharing the name of the Elseworlds imprint of comics from DC Comics, which were stories that took place outside the DC Universe canon.[12]

Writing

Stephen Amell revealed that, unlike previous Arrowverse crossovers, this one would not be as extravagant, but more about "the characters and the story",[25] focusing on Green Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, Superman, and Batwoman.[26] Arrow showrunner Beth Schwartz noted "Elseworlds" would not "feel quite as dark" as "Crisis on Earth-X" and that there was "a lot more fun to be had" in "Elseworlds".[27] The scripts for the episodes were completed by mid-September 2018.[28] Schwartz revealed that former Arrow showrunner Marc Guggenheim, who serves as a consultant on Arrow's seventh season, had "taken the lead on the crossover", acting as the showrunner for the crossover.[27] "Elseworlds" will feature actors portraying other roles, such as Amell appearing as Flash and Grant Gustin appearing as the Green Arrow.[3]

Casting

In early August, Ruby Rose was cast as Batwoman for the crossover and potential series.[9] Later in the month, it was revealed that Tyler Hoechlin would reprise his role as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman in all three episodes, and that the producers were looking to introduced Lois Lane in the crossover as well.[7] By mid-September, Elizabeth Tulloch was cast as Lois Lane,[10] Stephen Amell's wife, Cassandra Jean Amell, was cast to portray Nora Fries,[11] Jeremy Davies had been cast as John Deegan, the antagonist for the crossover,[2] and LaMonica Garrett was cast in the "prominent role" of Mar Novu / Monitor.[12] During filming in late October 2018, it was revealed that John Wesley Shipp, who has portrayed Henry Allen and Jay Garrick in the Arrowverse, would be reprising his role as Barry Allen / Flash from the 1990 television series.[13] By the end of filming in early November, Bob Frazer was cast as Roger Hayden / Psycho Pirate.[8]

Design

In "Elseworlds", Hoechlin wears an all-black version of Superman's suit, similar to the one the character wore in the comics after coming back from the dead.[27] Shipp's Flash costume from the 1990s series was recreated by The Flash costume designer Kate Main,[29] using the original costume as a reference.[30]

Filming

Filming for the episodes began on October 9, 2018.[31] On October 17, filming for the Kent family farm occurred at the same farmhouse used in the series Smallville.[32] Scenes of Gotham City and Wayne Enterprises were shot in Chicago, Illinois.[33] Filming concluded on November 3.[34]

Release

The crossover will begin with The Flash on December 9, 2018, followed on Arrow on December 10, and concluding on Supergirl on December 11, all on The CW. The Flash, which normally airs on Tuesdays at 8 pm, and Supergirl, which normally airs on Sundays at 8 pm, swapped time-slots for the crossover.[35]

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