Katie Cassidy Reflects on Her Arrow Firing and Eventual Return

The actress shares new insights into her firing during Arrow's fourth season, the emotional aftermath, and her gratitude for returning to the Arrowverse.

Katie Cassidy was unexpectedly informed of her character's death on Arrow shortly before attending New York Comic-Con in 2015, leaving her shocked and emotional.
Cassidy expressed frustration and sadness over the decision but maintained professionalism, later describing the experience as a moment of personal growth.
She believes her firing may have been influenced by political factors, though no specific details have been confirmed.
Following significant fan backlash to her character's death, Cassidy returned to the Arrowverse as an alternate version of Laurel Lance and eventually became a series regular again.
Marc Guggenheim, Arrow's showrunner, confirmed in 2023 that the decision to kill off Laurel Lance involved multiple decision-makers rather than a single person.