The Snart family is getting a little bigger.
CW’s The Flash has cast veteran actor Michael Ironside as Lewis Snart, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. He is the estranged, abusive father of villains Leonard Snart/Captain Cold (Wentworth Miller) and Lisa Snart/Golden Glider (Peyton List).
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, as Lewis is described as cold-blooded, ruthless career criminal. Recently released from prison, he returns to Central City with a plan that will endanger both of his children. In the comics, not much is known about the Snart patriarch, other than he was so abusive that as a child, the future Captain Cold spent more time with his grandfather, who ran an ice truck.
Ironside will guest star in episode 203, entitled Family of Rogues. Miller and List will also be in the episode as their villainous alter egos.
The Flash returns for season two Oct. 6 on the CW at 8 p.m.
