Arrow is adding a familiar face to the cast in Season 5. IGN can exclusively reveal that The Walking Dead alum Chad L. Coleman has been cast in the recurring role of Tobias Church.

Chad L. Coleman as Tyreese on The Walking Dead

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Tobias Church is described as "an imposing gangster looking to unite the various criminal enterprises in Star City under his own singular command." The villainous character will first be seen in Season 5's premiere.Coleman is best known for playing Tyreese on The Walking Dead and for portraying Dennis "Cutty" Wise on The Wire. He recently appeared on Syfy's The Expanse as Col. Frederick Lucius Johnson and History's Roots as Mingo.Arrow: Season 4 focused on the conflict between Oliver Queen and Damien Darhk, and ended with Oliver and Team Arrow in very different situations than when it started. Make sure to read IGN's review of the season Season 5 will feature the return of Evelyn Sharp and will introduce DC Comics character Wild Dog , who will be played by Mr. Robot's Rick Gonzalez. Meanwhile, Arrow's executive producers say Season 5's flashbacks will finally resolve some unanswered questions about Oliver's time in Russia and his Bratva tattoo.Arrow: Season 5 will premiere Wednesday, October 5th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

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