Arrow Casts Jessica De Gouw as The Huntress
Jessica De Gouw
The Huntress is coming to the CW's Arrow.
Australian actress Jessica De Gouw has landed a multi-episode arc as the DC Comics vigilante, TVGuide.com has confirmed.
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As first reported by Entertainment Weekly, this version of The Huntress' alias is Helena Bertinelli, the daughter of a crime boss who tries to avenge her family's murder. While attempting to take down her father's empire, she'll cross paths with Arrow (Stephen Amell), aka Oliver Queen, who's also on a quest to right his family's wrongs. According to the character description, Helena is also a potential love interest for Oliver.
De Gouw (Underbelly) joins the previously cast John Barrowman (Torchwood), who will play an acquaintance of the Queen family.
Arrow premieres Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 8/9c.