Denver Comic Con 2014: Arrow Panel Recap

Written by Shae

Saturday, the 14th, Stephen Amell and Caity Lotz sat down in the Mini Main Events Room and had a Q&A that was the best panel I have ever been to. Before hand, Mattie and I were in line to get Stephen's autograph when he had to leave for a Panel. With some quick thinking from Mattie, before he left, we darted out of line and made it to his Panel in time. I didn't know Caity was going to be there as well, so that was an amazing surprise to see her there! Bashfully they both sat down and the Q&A started hilariously. While Stephen was slightly shy at times, he was funny, out going, and beyond friendly. This was the first Panel I've ever live Tweeted, so we took over the Twitter and shared our favorite moments, the best quotes, and even the tidbits we learned from our amazing guests.

Caity answered openly, honestly, and was just as charming as Stephen. Once the MC opened the floor to questions, it was even more fun once the crowd got to ask their questions and boy did they get answered. Many asked about spoilers for the coming season of Arrow; to which no confined or denied answers were given. Of course, the Justice League movie was asked about. While both Stephen and Caity would love bring the characters they have sculpted so carefully to the big screen, neither has been approached about the film, yet. What about Arrow crossover in the new Flash series? Well, as Stephen said, both shows have the same producers, are owned by the same company, film in the same set, and city; Stephen doesn't know. But it is a strong possibility. Maybe. While there were no spoilers or leaks, there was a hint as to the start of Season Three, you can expect Thea and Merlin to have a part to play in the upcoming season. Until then, look forward to the DVD and Blu-ray edition of Arrow Season Two, where we get deleted scenes, and of course, bloopers.

Apparently, John Barrowman and Stephen Amell are notorious for pranking each other on the set of Arrow. As well as their fellow cast mates. Emily Bett Rickards raps her lines, according to Stephen and Caity.  Caity's favorite villain is DeathStroke. And Stephen's favorite episode was the death of Mrs. Queen. After hearing funny stories of on set moments, of them trying to be serious in costume while wanting to geek out, and of their personal attachments to the characters; Caity decided to call Emily and get her to confirm her own awesomeness.

In the end, this Panel was utterly amazing. I have never quite experienced anything like that before and have never felt so connected with an actor. Caity and Stephen made the whole thing feel like we were all friends just chatting it up. Later, after the Panel, Mattie and I had the honor of getting our picture with Stephen and later his and Caity's autographs. They being life to their characters, believe they are that character, and go out of their way to connect with their fans on as many personal levels as possible. Stephen has always been active on Facebook and gotten really well at sharing, replying, and over all being connected with his fans. The entire Arrow cast tries to make this fandom feel like a family. In my opinion they completely succeed, after today's Q&A I find myself in awe, and in love, with this show all over again. It was a wonderful experience.

Thank you all who replied, asked questions, and joined in on the live tweeting of that Panel. Mattie and I both did our best to try and reply to every single one of you. It was a fantastic time being one on one with you guys and keeping the Q&A as live as we could.

Sadly, Saturday is over, but today is a brand new day and there's a lot of con ahead!

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