Another DC Comics icon will make their Arrowverse debut during the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. IGN can exclusively reveal that Detective Jim Corrigan, human host of the powerful cosmic entity known as the Spectre, will appear in the crossover.

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The CW has cast Stephen Lobo (Continuum, Supernatural) as Jim Corrigan. The network isn't confirming whether The Spectre himself will appear, though given the character's role in the original Crisis on Infinite Earths comic, that seems a distinct possibility.

Executive producer Marc Guggenheim acknowledged as much, teasing, “Fans of the Crisis on Infinite Earths comic know the Spectre plays a pivotal role. We’re thrilled Stephen is our Jim Corrigan.”

Corrigan and The Spectre in the comics.

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In the comics, Corrigan is a mortal human bonded to the Spectre, a powerful supernatural avenger. That bond is intended to give the so-called "Spirit of Vengeance" a conscience and a better perspective on mortal affairs. The two are among many heroes who do battle with the Anti-Monitor during Crisis.Interestingly, a different version of Corrigan was introduced in NBC's short-lived Constantine series, where he was played by Emmett Scanlan. The Arrowverse's producers have previously said that NBC's Constantine series isn't set in the traditional Arrowverse, even though Matt Ryan has continued to reprise his role as John Constantine in DC's Legends of Tomorrow.This is just the latest big casting announcement for the next Arrowverse crossover. In addition to multiple versions of Superman including Tom Welling , the Crisis cast includes Jon Cryer's version of Lex Luthor from Supergirl Erica Durance's Lois Lane from Smallville, and even more comic book characters from across the DC multiverse

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