Stephen Amell & Katie Cassidy: 'Arrow' Stars Hit The CW Upfronts 2014!

Stephen Amell wears a bowtie better than anyone as he attends The CW Network’s 2014 Upfront Presentation held at The London Hotel on Thursday morning (May 15) in New York City.

The 33-year-old actor was joined on the carpet by his co-stars Katie Cassidy, Emily Bett Rickards, Colton Haynes, John Barrowman, and Paul Blackthorne.

Exciting news – John has been upped to series regular status for the third season!

“It’s the best time to get somebody, to manipulate them, to control them, to get them into your way and that’s exactly what he wants,” John told JJ about Thea’s emotional state. “That’s why he’s coming at this time because Malcolm has lost everyone around him.”

He continued, “He’s able to control people physically and with money, never emotional. So he’s getting in there on an emotional level in the beginning. He loves her as his daughter, but Malcolm does things differently. He’s doing it for what he thinks are the right reasons.”

FYI: Emily is wearing a Osklen shirt and shoes, Kora Rae pants, and Jennifer Fisher jewelry. Katie is wearing an Acne top and Finder’s Keepers pants with a Dana Rebecca Designs necklace. Colton is wearing an Etro suit.

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