‘Arrow’ Casts ‘True Blood’ Alum Rutina Wesley for Multi-Episode Arc (Exclusive) 

‘Arrow’ Casts ‘True Blood’ Alum Rutina Wesley for Multi-Episode Arc (Exclusive)

Joe Otterson and Jeff Sneider on August 10, 2015 @ 11:21 am

Actress currently plays Reba McClane on NBC’s “Hannibal”

“True Blood” actress Rutina Wesley will join The CW’s hit show “Arrow” for a multi-episode arc, TheWrap has learned exclusively.

She joins other recently announced stars like “Teen Wolf” actor JR Bourne, whom TheWrap reported exclusively was taking on the role of DC comics villain Double Down on the show, for the popular CW series’ fourth season.

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Neal McDonough has also joined Season 4 of “Arrow” to play the villain Damien Darhk, while the new season will also welcome Echo Kellum as Mr. Terrific and Alexander Calvert as Anarky.

The series also stars Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Emily Bett Rickards and Willa Holland, with John Barrowman and Paul Blackthorne.

Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, Wendy Mericle and Sarah Schechter serve as executive producers on “Arrow.” It is produced by Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.

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Wesley played Tara Thornton, the best friend of main character Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), on the HBO vampire drama “True Blood.” She also currently plays blind film processor Reba McClane on NBC’s “Hannibal,” who serves as the love interest of serial killer Francis Dolarhyde (Richard Armitage).

Wesley, who will soon be seen in Screen Gems’ thriller “The Perfect Guy,” is represented by Inspire Entertainment and SMGSB.

CW\'s \'Arrow\'-\'The Flash\' Crossover: Behind the Scenes With Star Emily Bett Rickards (Exclusive Photos)

“Doppelgänger Attack (The amazing Kim Howey)” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

“Prison deco” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

A night shoot for Stephen Amell and some of Oliver\'s toys.   “It\'s getting later” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

“Ditched these guys” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

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Rickards and company had a little punning fun with “Arrow\'s” regular cinematographer who has shot over 30 episodes of the CW hit.   “October Puns” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

“This is what 2am looks like” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

“Starling City” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

Also read: New ‘Arrow’ Trailer Sees Oliver Mixing Business With Pleasure (Video)

Danielle Panabaker, “The Flash\'s” S.T.A.R. Labs scientist Caitlin Snow, is welcomed to Starling City\'s Team Arrow headquarters.   “Touch Up Party” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

“Before Action” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

Colton Haynes, who plays Roy Harper, relaxes with a furry friend.

“After cut” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

“My best friend” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

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“The new Felicity” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

“Sleepy Friend” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

The actress behind Felicity takes TheWrap behind the scenes of Season 3’s much-anticipated episode

Rickards with her stunt double.   “Doppelgänger Attack (The amazing Kim Howey)” -- Emily Bett Rickards for TheWrap

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