The American supernatural drama TV series “Constantine” may already be dead in the water after NBC did not renew the show for its second season just a couple months ago but John Constantine, played by Matt Ryan, will soon be back on television.
Constantine’s return would not be through another show of his own though but as a guesting appearance on Season 4 of the American superhero TV series “Arrow” which will premiere on The CW on October 7.
Apparently, Matt Ryan’s Constantine will do a cross-over on “Arrow” on the fourth episode of the TV series on The CW which will likely be shown on October 28, details We Got This Covered.
“Arrow” executive producer Marc Guggenheim revealed a few weeks ago that John Constantine is set to play an exciting part in Season 4 of his TV series.
Guggenheim said that when fans and viewers see John Constantine on “Arrow,” most of them will actually think that they are already doing a “Constantine” / “Arrow” crossover which makes it really exciting. He explained that the idea was never felt forced at all but actually felt just right.
He added that he and “Arrow” is just glad to give Matt Ryan’s run as John Constantine an extended shot into the “Arrow” universe even if it is just for an hour. The “Arrow” showrunner said that the on-screen vibe or chemistry between actor Stephen Amell, who plays the Green Arrow, and Matt Ryan is very natural, making people think that the two have been working for a long time already, which was not the case.
Hardcore fans of “Constantine” may have been holding out hope for a network or streaming service to resurrect the TV series for a second season but the upcoming crossover with “Arrow” will at least give fans the opportunity to revel in Ryan’s devil-may-care rendition of the Hellblazer for a little while longer.
Confirming his appearance
Matt Ryan actually confirmed his appearance on “Arrow” through a video he uploaded on his Twitter account. He said in the footage that he will play the same famous John Constantine role but in a different show.
He also disclosed that he and his character is gearing up to take on the other supernatural forces in “Arrow,” notes the Christian Post.
But details of Matt Ryan’s guesting stint on “Arrow” have yet to be disclosed or who John Constantine will be up against. But it is likely that he will be on the side of the Team Arrow led by Stephen Amell’s all-new character, the Green Arrow.
Fans of Matt Ryan and “Constantine” the TV series were all praises for the decision of “Arrow” showrunners to guest the character because they all believe that he and the show did not deserve the treatment it got from NBC.
Others are hoping that “Constantine” will also be included in other DC Comics-based TV series now on the small screen including “The Flash,” “The Atom,” and “iZombie,” as well as other series like “Supernatural” and “Lucifer.”
Big social media presence
“Constantine” was a cult favorite with a huge social media presence. It ran only for 13 episodes and had the Season 1 finale in a major cliffhanger, leaving fans of the show with no closure at all.
There have been significant efforts made to save the show, but NBC was firm with its decision. The CW was also considered a last hope to save “Constantine” from cancellation but when the contract of the stars expired in June, it was all over for the TV series.
“Arrow” showrunner Marc Guggenheim had previously said that John Constantine was considered as a potential expert that the Team Arrow could have called upon during Season 3 to give Oliver Queen the lowdown on the Lazarus Pit and other mystical elements of Ra’s al Ghul’s mythology.
Since it never materialized in Season 3 of “Arrow,” it shall definitely happen on Season 4 as magic and mysticism will be explored on the fourth season of the TV series, thus justifying the guesting and presence of John Constantine.