Oliver Queen will soon be a masked hero.
EW has your exclusive first look at Arrow’s brand new mask, which will make its debut on the show come December. But why the change? According to executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, the answer is multi-faceted. ”Conceptually, it was something we wanted to do because Oliver himself is evolving as the Arrow– from vigilante to hero, sort of from Arrow to Green Arrow — and we wanted to see that progression in his costume as well,” he said. “As Oliver is embracing being a hero, being a hero means stepping out of the dark and being more of a symbol, so he has to stake steps to conceal his identity more.”
Adding a mask also comes with logistical benefits, he said. In the second season, Oliver has found himself working much more closely with several people who don’t know his true identity — like Laurel’s father Det. Lance, for example — and it was getting harder and harder to believably hide Oliver’s face under the hood. “It’s going to allow the Arrow to interact with people who don’t know his identity in a much more organic way than having him constantly keep his head down,” says Kreisberg.
Source: EW
EW has your exclusive first look at Arrow’s brand new mask, which will make its debut on the show come December. But why the change? According to executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, the answer is multi-faceted. ”Conceptually, it was something we wanted to do because Oliver himself is evolving as the Arrow– from vigilante to hero, sort of from Arrow to Green Arrow — and we wanted to see that progression in his costume as well,” he said. “As Oliver is embracing being a hero, being a hero means stepping out of the dark and being more of a symbol, so he has to stake steps to conceal his identity more.”
Adding a mask also comes with logistical benefits, he said. In the second season, Oliver has found himself working much more closely with several people who don’t know his true identity — like Laurel’s father Det. Lance, for example — and it was getting harder and harder to believably hide Oliver’s face under the hood. “It’s going to allow the Arrow to interact with people who don’t know his identity in a much more organic way than having him constantly keep his head down,” says Kreisberg.
Source: EW
Finally!
ReplyDeleteDecember, so maybe during or soon after the Barry Allen episodes.
The only episodes that air in December are Barry's. Episode 2.09 will be the midseason finale.
ReplyDeleteWell it's about time!! Looks good on ya Ollie!! And look at that, he took the words right out of our mouths...yes it was getting a bit unbelievable that Quentin couldn't tell it was him, after his was so close to his face. LOL I'm loving it. Can't wait to see him wearing it in December.
ReplyDeleteThank god! I was hoping they would do this! The mask looks so much better than the "eye shadow". A+
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! The face paint is getting ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteFINALLY
ReplyDeletegod, I was so sick of the green mascara
He looks so amazing! Can't wait for masked man. Arrow is so good this season, it's not even funny!
ReplyDeleteHe should get a detachable bear/goatee, a la the mustache extenders that Big Daddy had in Kick-ass
ReplyDeleteMuch easier to come off too lol
ReplyDeleteFinally! It was getting quite ridiculous to wear make up.
ReplyDeleteWell It's about time!
ReplyDeletethis is amazing one more step to being recognized as green arrow
ReplyDeleteThank god! I was hoping they would do this. The mask looks so much better than the "eye shadow"! A+
ReplyDeleteFinally, Marc and co. got sick of the complaints and just gave us the mask. I'm so happy right now.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see Oliver finally getting a mask, it's about time!
ReplyDeleteThis will be nice!
ReplyDeleteEvery episode I find myself thinking something like, "Seriously? You are 5 feet away from the guy in a relatively lit room! How do you not recognize him?!?" XD
Looks like it'll happen in the last Barry Allen episode since the backdoor pilot isn't going to be in episode 20 anymore.
ReplyDeleteHow does that mask hide anything that the warpaint didn't lol?Still their a fans to lap it up i suppose
ReplyDeleteAbout time. Now my eye rolling about magic eyeshadow can end. Still have no idea why Quentin can't put it together though after piecing the Balck Canary alter ego without problem. Seriously, Oliver's driver plus Oliver's executive assistant plus Oliver's sister's boyfriend equals....Quentin needs to buy a clue.
ReplyDeleteI had the same thought...a mask is an improvement, but honestly, this mask barely hides anything. Especially not the very distinctive mole in his face.
ReplyDeleteIt IS an improvement. After all, it does hide the area around his eyes, more or less, and the eyes are the most distinctive part of anyone's face. But I agree, this mask is a little skimpy. I would have liked it to at least have covered his cheekbones...and more of his nose.
ReplyDeleteYeah.
ReplyDeleteYES!! Finally a mask! The face paint has been driving me crazy! It's like Clark Kent with/without the glasses... shocker: We still recognize you
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