Legends of Tomorrow (season 4)

Legends of Tomorrow (season 4)
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Original network The CW
Season chronology

The fourth season of the American television series Legends of Tomorrow follows a team of time travellers known as the "Legends". It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe, and is a spin-off of Arrow and The Flash. The season is produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Phil Klemmer serving as showrunner.

The season was ordered in April 2018, and production began that July. Principal cast members Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Amy Pemberton and Tala Ashe return from previous seasons, and are joined by Ramona Young, while Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan, and Courtney Ford were promoted to the principal cast from their status as recurring characters in season three. The fourth season is set to begin airing on October 22, 2018, and is set to run for 16 episodes on The CW.

Premise

After killing the demon Mallus, the Legends were ready to relax until John Constantine informed them that, in solving one problem, they created a much larger one. When the Legends let time crumble to release and defeat Mallus, the barrier between worlds softened. History is now infected with "Fugitives" – magical creatures from myths and fairy tales. Having been expelled throughout time by people like Constantine, they are now returning to the real world in droves and making a mess of things.[1]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
521"The Virgin Gary"[2]Gregory SmithPhil Klemmer & Grainne GodfreeOctober 22, 2018 (2018-10-22)T13.21051TBD
532"Witch Hunt"[3]Kevin MockKeto Shimizu & Matthew MaalaOctober 29, 2018 (2018-10-29)T13.21052TBD
543"Dancing Queen"[4]Kristin WindellJames Eagan & Morgan FaustNovember 5, 2018 (2018-11-05)[5]T13.21053TBD
554"Wet Hot American Bummer"[6]David GeddesRay Utarnachitt & Tyrone B. CarterNovember 12, 2018 (2018-11-12)[5]T13.21054TBD
565"Tagumo Attacks!!!"[7]Alexandra La RocheKeto Shimizu & Ubah MohammedNovember 19, 2018 (2018-11-19)[5]T13.21055TBD
576"Tender Is the Nate"[8]Dean ChoePhil Klemmer & Matthew MaalaNovember 26, 2018 (2018-11-26)[5]T13.21056TBD
587"Hell No, Dolly!"[9]April MullenGrainne Godfree & Morgan FaustTBAT13.21057TBD
598"Legends of To-Meow-Meow"[10]Ben BrayJames Eagan & Ray UtarnachittTBAT13.21058TBD
609"Lucha de Apuestas"[11]Andrew KaschKeto Shimizu & Tyrone B. CarterTBAT13.21059TBD

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Development

At the Television Critics Association winter press tour in January 2018, The CW president Mark Pedowitz said he was "optimistic" about Legends of Tomorrow and the other Arrowverse shows returning next season, with it being too soon to announce anything just yet but being "confident we'll see them all back".[12] The series was renewed for a fourth season on April 2, 2018.[13]

Writing

Executive producer Phil Klemmer said that Mallus, the main antagonist of the third season, was "a sort of bellwether of bad guys to come in Season 4", which he said would go deep into the "world of fantastic myths and monsters",[14] without abandoning the time travel nature of the series.[15] He also said the season would further explore the Time Bureau, which was introduced in season three.[16] Klemmer added that at least one of the Legends would "break bad" in the season.[15] Tala Ashe, who joined the series as Zari Tomaz during the third season, said the fourth season would further explore the character's backstory, in addition to the prejudice and xenophobia experienced by her.[17] Courtney Ford, who recurred in the third season as Damien Darhk's daughter Nora, hoped the fourth season would explore what the character is without the influence of her father and Mallus.[18]

Casting

Returning series regulars from the previous season include Caity Lotz as Sara Lance / White Canary, Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer / Atom, Dominic Purcell as Mick Rory / Heat Wave, Nick Zano as Nate Heywood / Steel, Amy Pemberton as Gideon and Tala Ashe as Zari Tomaz.[19][20] Maisie Richardson-Sellers, who played Amaya Jiwe / Vixen in seasons two and three as a regular, returns as a regular for the fourth season,[21] but this time playing a new character named Charlie, who she described as a "magical fugitive" and "a bit of a rebel trickster, a bit of an anarchist".[22] They are joined by Ramona Young, playing Alaska Yu, a "typical [twenty-something] easily swept up by romantic notions and fantasy novels".[23] Matt Ryan, Jes Macallan and Courtney Ford, who recurred in the third season as John Constantine, Ava Sharpe and Nora Darhk respectively, were promoted to regular status for the fourth season.[24][25]

Keiynan Lonsdale, who portrayed Wally West / Kid Flash as a regular in the latter half of the third season, will not return in the same capacity for the fourth season.[26] He cited his reason being his desire to seek other acting opportunities.[27] This is the first season not to feature Arthur Darvill, who starred as Rip Hunter in the first two seasons, and recurred in the third season.[28] It is also the first not to feature Victor Garber and Franz Drameh, who starred as Martin Stein and Jefferson Jackson respectively, in the previous seasons.[29] In late July 2018, Thomas F. Wilson joined the season in the recurring role of Nate's father Hank Heywood.[23] Adam Tsekhman, who recurred as the Time Bureau agent Gary Green in the third season, returned for the fourth season.[30]

Filming

Production for the season began on July 5, 2018, in Vancouver,[31] and is expected to conclude on January 24, 2019.[32]

Release

Broadcast

The season is set to begin airing in the United States on The CW on October 22, 2018.[33] It will run for 16 episodes.[34]

Marketing

The main cast of the season as well as Phil Klemmer attended San Diego Comic-Con on July 21, 2018, to promote the season and debut exclusive footage.[35]

Ratings

No. Title Air dateRating
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "The Virgin Gary" October 22, 2018TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD

References

  1. ↑ Damore, Meagan (June 25, 2018). "Legends of Tomorrow's Season 4 Threat Revealed". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  2. ↑ "(#401) "The Virgin Gary"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  3. ↑ "(#402) "Witch Hunt"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ Keto Shimizu [@ketomizu] (July 31, 2018). "#LegendsOfTomorrow Episode 403 is now in production. Written by @morganfaust and @james_eagan. Directed by @Stinly" (Tweet). Retrieved August 3, 2018 – via Twitter.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Keto Shimizu [@ketomizu] (August 23, 2018). "Temporary titles, therein lies truth. #LegendsofTomorrow" (Tweet). Retrieved August 23, 2018 – via Twitter.
  6. ↑ Keto Shimizu [@ketomizu] (August 13, 2018). "#LegendsofTomorrow episode 404 is now in production! Written by @rayutar and @tyronsaidso and directed by @da_geddes" (Tweet). Retrieved August 13, 2018 – via Twitter.
  7. ↑ Keto Shimizu [@ketomizu] (August 22, 2018). "Seems only appropriate that we begin shooting #LegendsofTomorrow 405 after #crazyrichboxoffice weekend. Written by myself and @yomoham and directed by @Lexi_laroche" (Tweet). Retrieved August 22, 2018 – via Twitter.
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  12. ↑ Abrams, Natalie (January 7, 2018). "CW boss 'optimistic' that Arrow, Flash, Supergirl, and Legends will return". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
  13. ↑ Otterson, Joe (April 2, 2018). "CW Renews 10 Current Series, Including 'Riverdale,' 'Jane the Virgin'". Variety. Archived from the original on May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  14. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (April 7, 2018). "Legends of Tomorrow Boss Tees Up Finale's Showdown With Mallus (and Beebo?), Annual Team Shake-Up". TVLine. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  15. 1 2 Hatchett, Keisha (April 10, 2018). "DC's Legends of Tomorrow Boss Says Some Legends Will "Break Bad" in Season 4". TV Guide. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  16. ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (June 7, 2018). "Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on Blindspot, Walking Dead, 12 Monkeys, Blue Bloods, Legends, Black Lightning and More". TVLine. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  17. ↑ Drum, Nicole (August 9, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow': Tala Ashe Says Zari Lets Her Guard Down in Season 4". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  18. ↑ Burlingame, Russ (August 8, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow': Courtney Ford on How Nora Will Evolve Without Damien Darhk". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
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  20. ↑ Morrison, Matt (May 17, 2018). "Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Poster & Synopsis". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  21. ↑ Abrams, Natalie (April 13, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow' boss addresses returns of Amaya, Rip, and more". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  22. ↑ Jeffrey, Morgan (July 22, 2018). "Legends of Tomorrow star will play new character in s4". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  23. 1 2 Romano, Nick (July 21, 2018). "DC's 'Legends of Tomorrow' adds two new characters for season 4". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  24. ↑ Gelman, Vlada (April 3, 2018). "Legends of Tomorrow: Jes Macallan Upped to Series Regular for Season 4". TVLine. Archived from the original on May 14, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  25. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (June 22, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow': Courtney Ford Upped To Series Regular For Season 4". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  26. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 5, 2018). "Keiynan Lonsdale Not Returning As Series Regular On 'The Flash' Or 'Legends of Tomorrow'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  27. ↑ Marston, George (June 6, 2018). "Keiynan Lonsdale Confirms He's Leaving Kid Flash Role". Newsarama. Archived from the original on June 23, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  28. ↑ Jeffrey, Morgan (July 22, 2018). "Arthur Darvill won't appear in Legends of Tomorrow s4". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  29. ↑ Hatchett, Keisha (July 21, 2018). "Comic-Con 2018: Everything We Learned From DC's Legends of Tomorrow Panel". TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  30. ↑ Anderson, Jenna (July 2, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow' Producer Reveals Season 4 Premiere Title". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  31. ↑ Anderson, Jenna (July 5, 2018). "'Legends of Tomorrow' Season 4 Begins Production". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  32. ↑ "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. June 22, 2018. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 22, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  33. ↑ Pedersen, Erik (June 20, 2018). "The CW Sets Fall Premiere Dates, Including Sunday Lineup & Three Series Debuts". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  34. ↑ Jeffery, Morgan (July 22, 2018). "Here's why Legends of Tomorrow won't be part of the next ArrowVerse crossover". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on July 31, 2018. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
  35. ↑ Ramos, Dino-Ray (June 25, 2018). "Comic-Con: Warner Bros TV Goes Big With 'Riverdale' Hall H Debut, 'Arrow' Return, 'Black Lightning' + More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

General references

  • "Shows A-Z — DC's Legends of Tomorrow on cw". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
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