\u201cI will say the whole gambit is open \u2014 it\u2019s wide open,\u201d Wallace revealed. \u201cWe are considering literally every character from every Arrowverse show to potentially come and play with us for part of this five-part special event.\u201d<\/p>\n
The opening storyline has been described as a \u201ctemporary replacement\u201d for the epic crossover events that have shaken up the Arrowverse lately, which aren\u2019t currently possible due to pandemic restrictions.<\/p>\n
Amid rumours that the long-running show could be coming to an end, Wallace stated that he believes there\u2019s scope for it to continue for \u201cseveral more seasons\u201d, but nothing has been confirmed just yet.<\/p>\n
Read on for everything we know so far about The Flash season eight on The CW and Sky One, including UK air date, cast, and plot spoilers.<\/p>\n
The Flash season 8 release date<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Flash season eight will premiere on US broadcaster The CW on Tuesday 16th November<\/strong>, roughly one month later than its usual October launch date.<\/p>\nThis delay is due to the show\u2019s production cycle being out of its usual pattern, after the coronavirus pandemic saw production on the seventh season delayed until late 2020, with filming ultimately not wrapping until late June 2021.<\/p>\n
In order to give the cast enough time to recuperate from the intense work that goes into the show, The Flash season eight won\u2019t start shooting until September 2021.<\/p>\n
However, this later start could well work in the show\u2019s favour, as The CW is planning a five-part event story to kick-start The Flash\u2019s next run \u2013 hinting at plenty of guest stars from across the shared DC universe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea for The Flash is, [showrunner] Eric Wallace and Greg [Berlanti, exec producer] have come together and are talking about other superheroes from the CW-verse who will come together in each individual episode,\u201d said The CW boss Mark Pedowitz (via Deadline<\/a>).<\/p>\n\u201cIt will not be quite be a crossover but will have a crossover-type feel and the introduction of all these characters.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Flash\u2019s UK air date has historically been just a few weeks after the US, although for season seven, Sky One chose to hold the episodes for approximately three months and could do so again.<\/p>
The Flash season 8 cast<\/strong><\/h2>\nGrant Gustin will return to lead the cast of The Flash once again in season eight, portraying the eponymous speedster and his civilian alter-ego Barry Allen.<\/p>\n
After some brief uncertainty, Deadline<\/a> has now confirmed that co-stars Jesse L Martin, Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker will also be reprising their roles as Joe West, Iris West-Allen and Dr Caitlin Snow respectively.<\/p>\nTheir contracts were due to expire at the end of season seven, which would have given them an opportunity to leave the show, but it appears they are keen to see their characters continue.<\/p>\n
However, The Flash will be missing two of its original cast members when it returns to television, as Carlos Valdes and Tom Cavanagh have opted to leave the long-running show to pursue other projects.<\/p>\n
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<\/div> Tom Cavanagh stars in The Flash season 7<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nHowever, for one of them at least, it might not be a definitive goodbye, as Cavanagh has hinted he would return to The Flash at some point down the line, telling TV Line<\/a> he isn\u2019t \u201ccompletely\u201d leaving the show.<\/p>\n\u201cFlash is always going to need Reverse Flash, and that\u2019s who I play,\u201d he said. \u201cI think we\u2019re always aware that that guy, the antihero, the guy\u2019s real nemesis is always going to be out there lurking, which allows me to leave the show without completely leaving the show, in a good way.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always a little more heartbreaking to leave a thing that you\u2019ve spent a lot of time doing when you know that it\u2019s game over and you\u2019re not going to see anybody again. This is kind of the best of both worlds, and I\u2019m grateful for that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Also likely to return for season eight are Brandon McKnight and Kayla Compton as Chester P Runk and and Allegra Garcia, who were both instrumental in creating a new Speed Force in season seven.<\/p>\n
The Flash season 8 plot<\/strong><\/h2>\nLittle is known about the plot of The Flash season eight just yet, beyond the fact that the next batch of episodes will open with a five-part event story that will have a \u201ccrossover-type feel\u201d.<\/p>\n
Guest stars from across the Arrowverse are expected to appear, but it is yet to be confirmed exactly which heroes we can expect to cross paths with Team Flash.<\/p>\n
In an interview with TVLine, The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace discussed what his top priorities are for storylines heading into season eight.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cBarry and Iris are happier than ever, but also because they\u2019re super happy, now they have to face the greatest challenge ever, because we have to resolve, \u2018What\u2019s up with her time sickness? What\u2019s up with Dion? What\u2019s up with those green eyes that we saw in Episode 16?\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a problem that\u2019s still got to get solved, and you\u2019ll never imagine where it goes. It\u2019s going to be amazing,\u201d Wallace teased.<\/p>\n
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<\/div> The Flash season 7<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe executive producer went on to say that one of the next season\u2019s new antagonists will be the \u201cbiggest and most powerful villain\u201d that Barry Allen has ever faced, renewing the show\u2019s commitment to upping the ante each time.<\/p>\n
Returning villains have also been teased, which is particularly exciting following the surprise return of Tom Cavanagh\u2019s Eobard Thawne (aka Reverse Flash) in the season seven finale.<\/p>\n
The actor has technically departed the show as a series regular, but has previously hinted that he would return to it in the future when the time was right.<\/p>\n
Of course, It won\u2019t just be non-stop action, as The Flash has also built up a fanbase on soapier stories about its characters and the bonds that tie them together, with romantic subplots coming to the forefront in season eight.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to see a few more relationships blossoming in season eight of The Flash than we\u2019ve seen in the last two years,\u201d Wallace told Deadline<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cI won\u2019t say with what characters, but let\u2019s just say romance is going to be in the air in a very bizarre way, in the middle and back half of our season. It\u2019s going to be really fun, and you might even see some old, familiar faces from our first few seasons of the show.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Flash season 8 trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\nThere\u2019s no trailer for The Flash season eight just yet, with filming not due to start until September.\u00a0RadioTimes.com<\/a> predicts we\u2019ll see early footage in mid to late October, shortly before the premiere date.<\/p>\nThe Flash season 8 premieres on The CW in November. Looking for something else to watch? Check out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a> and Fantasy<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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This delay is due to the show\u2019s production cycle being out of its usual pattern, after the coronavirus pandemic saw production on the seventh season delayed until late 2020, with filming ultimately not wrapping until late June 2021.<\/p>\n
In order to give the cast enough time to recuperate from the intense work that goes into the show, The Flash season eight won\u2019t start shooting until September 2021.<\/p>\n
However, this later start could well work in the show\u2019s favour, as The CW is planning a five-part event story to kick-start The Flash\u2019s next run \u2013 hinting at plenty of guest stars from across the shared DC universe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea for The Flash is, [showrunner] Eric Wallace and Greg [Berlanti, exec producer] have come together and are talking about other superheroes from the CW-verse who will come together in each individual episode,\u201d said The CW boss Mark Pedowitz (via Deadline<\/a>).<\/p>\n \u201cIt will not be quite be a crossover but will have a crossover-type feel and the introduction of all these characters.\u201d<\/p>\n The Flash\u2019s UK air date has historically been just a few weeks after the US, although for season seven, Sky One chose to hold the episodes for approximately three months and could do so again.<\/p> Grant Gustin will return to lead the cast of The Flash once again in season eight, portraying the eponymous speedster and his civilian alter-ego Barry Allen.<\/p>\n After some brief uncertainty, Deadline<\/a> has now confirmed that co-stars Jesse L Martin, Candice Patton and Danielle Panabaker will also be reprising their roles as Joe West, Iris West-Allen and Dr Caitlin Snow respectively.<\/p>\n Their contracts were due to expire at the end of season seven, which would have given them an opportunity to leave the show, but it appears they are keen to see their characters continue.<\/p>\n However, The Flash will be missing two of its original cast members when it returns to television, as Carlos Valdes and Tom Cavanagh have opted to leave the long-running show to pursue other projects.<\/p>\n However, for one of them at least, it might not be a definitive goodbye, as Cavanagh has hinted he would return to The Flash at some point down the line, telling TV Line<\/a> he isn\u2019t \u201ccompletely\u201d leaving the show.<\/p>\n \u201cFlash is always going to need Reverse Flash, and that\u2019s who I play,\u201d he said. \u201cI think we\u2019re always aware that that guy, the antihero, the guy\u2019s real nemesis is always going to be out there lurking, which allows me to leave the show without completely leaving the show, in a good way.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s always a little more heartbreaking to leave a thing that you\u2019ve spent a lot of time doing when you know that it\u2019s game over and you\u2019re not going to see anybody again. This is kind of the best of both worlds, and I\u2019m grateful for that.\u201d<\/p>\n Also likely to return for season eight are Brandon McKnight and Kayla Compton as Chester P Runk and and Allegra Garcia, who were both instrumental in creating a new Speed Force in season seven.<\/p>\n Little is known about the plot of The Flash season eight just yet, beyond the fact that the next batch of episodes will open with a five-part event story that will have a \u201ccrossover-type feel\u201d.<\/p>\n Guest stars from across the Arrowverse are expected to appear, but it is yet to be confirmed exactly which heroes we can expect to cross paths with Team Flash.<\/p>\n In an interview with TVLine, The Flash showrunner Eric Wallace discussed what his top priorities are for storylines heading into season eight.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cBarry and Iris are happier than ever, but also because they\u2019re super happy, now they have to face the greatest challenge ever, because we have to resolve, \u2018What\u2019s up with her time sickness? What\u2019s up with Dion? What\u2019s up with those green eyes that we saw in Episode 16?\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s a problem that\u2019s still got to get solved, and you\u2019ll never imagine where it goes. It\u2019s going to be amazing,\u201d Wallace teased.<\/p>\n The executive producer went on to say that one of the next season\u2019s new antagonists will be the \u201cbiggest and most powerful villain\u201d that Barry Allen has ever faced, renewing the show\u2019s commitment to upping the ante each time.<\/p>\n Returning villains have also been teased, which is particularly exciting following the surprise return of Tom Cavanagh\u2019s Eobard Thawne (aka Reverse Flash) in the season seven finale.<\/p>\n The actor has technically departed the show as a series regular, but has previously hinted that he would return to it in the future when the time was right.<\/p>\n Of course, It won\u2019t just be non-stop action, as The Flash has also built up a fanbase on soapier stories about its characters and the bonds that tie them together, with romantic subplots coming to the forefront in season eight.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re going to see a few more relationships blossoming in season eight of The Flash than we\u2019ve seen in the last two years,\u201d Wallace told Deadline<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI won\u2019t say with what characters, but let\u2019s just say romance is going to be in the air in a very bizarre way, in the middle and back half of our season. It\u2019s going to be really fun, and you might even see some old, familiar faces from our first few seasons of the show.\u201d<\/p>\n There\u2019s no trailer for The Flash season eight just yet, with filming not due to start until September.\u00a0RadioTimes.com<\/a> predicts we\u2019ll see early footage in mid to late October, shortly before the premiere date.<\/p>\n The Flash season 8 premieres on The CW in November. Looking for something else to watch? Check out more of our Sci-Fi<\/a> and Fantasy<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Grant Gustin’s hit series is continuing an impressive run. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":2777,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/the-flash-season-8-release-date-cast-plot-and-latest-news.jpg",620,413,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/the-flash-season-8-release-date-cast-plot-and-latest-news-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/the-flash-season-8-release-date-cast-plot-and-latest-news-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/the-flash-season-8-release-date-cast-plot-and-latest-news.jpg",620,413,false],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/the-flash-season-8-release-date-cast-plot-and-latest-news.jpg",620,413,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/the-flash-season-8-release-date-cast-plot-and-latest-news.jpg",620,413,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/the-flash-season-8-release-date-cast-plot-and-latest-news.jpg",620,413,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Grant Gustin's hit series is continuing an impressive run.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/2776"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The Flash season 8 cast<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>The Flash season 8 plot<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>The Flash season 8 trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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