“Through a freak accident, scientist Barry Allen is given the power of super speed that transforms him into the Fastest Man Alive.”

We are pleased to announce that John Wesley Shipp (who played Barry Allen/The Flash in the 1990s TV series) has joined the cast of The CW and Warner Bros. Television’s pilot THE FLASH.  The confirmed cast as of right now also includes Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Candice Patton as Iris West, Rick Cosnett as Detective Eddie Thawne, Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon, with Tom Cavanagh as Harrison Wells and Jesse L. Martin as Detective West.

Shipp will guest star in the pilot in a mystery role, with the part intended to be a recurring guest star in series.