The Flash’s Grant Gustin Was Always Confident The Arrow Spinoff Would Have A Long And ‘Popular’ Run, But One Co-Star Wasn’t So Sure
Grant Gustin initially gained significant recognition on television as he recurred as Sebastian Smythe on “Glee.” However, it was his portrayal of Barry Allen, also known as The Flash, that propelled him to international stardom. Following guest appearances in two episodes of “Arrow” Season 2, Gustin moved into the limelight for the “The Flash” TV series in fall 2014, which ran for a total of nine seasons on The CW (a network I covered extensively during this period). In retrospect, Gustin expressed confidence that the spinoff from “Arrow” would enjoy a lengthy and successful run. Interestingly, his co-star Jesse L. Martin, who played Joe West, initially had doubts about its longevity at the outset.