The 'Spartacus' alum is joining the show as The Weather Wizard

Things are about to get stormy for The CW's The Flash.

Liam McIntyre is joining the show as villain The Weather Wizard for the upcoming 15th and 16th episodes, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.

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The Weather Wizard's comic book roots date back to 1959, when he first appeared in The Flash No. 110. Like his name suggests, he has the power to manipulate the weather. On TV, The Flash (Grant Gustin) fought The Weather Wizard's brother Clyde Mardon (Chad Rook) in the series' pilot, and the villain (also known as Mark Mardon) is coming to Central City for revenge.

McIntyre played the title character in the second and third season the Starz series Spartacus. Comicbook.com was first to report the casting news after a photo of him on The Flash set was posted to Instagram.

The Flash returns on Jan. 20.

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