Keiynan Lonsdale is officially returning for the final
season of The Flash.
The actor,
best known for his roles in Love, Simon, The Divergent
Series: Insurgent, and My Fake Boyfriend, appeared as Kid Flash
/ Wally West in 45 episodes of The CW’s The Flash. He was a regular
character in seasons two and three of the series, and made recurring appearances in seasons four and five.
“We’re so
happy to reunite with the incredibly talented Keiynan Lonsdale as a part
of The Flash’s final season,” executive producer Eric Wallace
explained (via Deadline), “because Kid Flash isn’t just another
speedster – he’s a beloved part of our Team Flash family.”
The producer added, “So, as
soon as we knew he was coming back, we set out to create a special and
heartfelt story for his return. The result is a brilliant performance from
Keiynan that showcases a side of Wally West you’ve never seen before.”
When Lonsdale
joined The Flash, he made waves for being an out LGBTQ+ actor
appearing as a significant character on a superhero TV show. It was also
incredibly exciting given that Kid Flash is a beloved character within the DC Comics universe.
Though he was
not a part of seasons six through eight of the show, viewers are undoubtedly
excited for Lonsdale to appear in the final season of The Flash.
The CW’s The
Flash is going out with a bang – and bringing back Kid Flash to the
show makes it even more exciting!
The Flash season nine premieres February 8 on The CW.
What is
Keiynan Lonsdale's age?
Keiynan
Lonsdale is 31 years old.
Is Wally from
‘The Flash’ Nigerian?
On The
CW's The Flash, Wally West's father is Nigerian and his mother is
Australian.
Is Kid Flash
related to The Flash?
In the comic
books, Wally West a.k.a. Kid Flash is the nephew of Iris West. When Iris
marries Barry Allen (The Flash), Wally becomes Barry's nephew-in-law.
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