Ashley Scott played The Huntress on the short-lived DC show, Birds of Prey. Her version of the character was that of Batman and Catwoman’s DNA. Before that, she appeared in a 1979 TV-special hosted by Ed McMahon called Legends of the Superheroes, played by Barbara Joyce. But who remembers all that?
What we do remember is Jessica Du Gouw on Arrow. Unlike her previous live-action incarnation, she was the daughter of mob boss, Frank Bertinelli. But what happened to her? The last we saw of her was in Season 2, Episode 17, called “Birds of Prey,” paying tribute to her team affiliation of the comics. She finally ended her vendetta against her father for killing her fiance. Shortly thereafter, she was escorted off to Iron Heights Penitentiary.
Like another villain/anti-hero, Deathstroke, she could be released long enough for another episode. And unlike Deathstroke, her character has not been snatched up by the movies just yet. We all know that the folks over at the Arrowverse like to surprise us now and then with a return character. Last week, we were treated to, not only the return of Roy Harper, but also Nyssa Al Ghul, Shado, and Katana.
Executive Producer, Marc Guggenheim has stated that he’s had plans to write her in a few episodes, but “Jessica was unavailable and I wouldn’t dream of doing the Huntress without her.” Well, it’s good to know she won’t be recast.
I’m certainly glad that these fan-favorite characters have been able to last. Here’s to her showing up in Season 5. Or perhaps Legends of Tomorrow, as it’s rumored that there will be a revolving door of heroes.
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