Vixen Joins DC’s LEGENDS OF TOMORROW Season 2, But There’s a Big Twist

Vixen stars in her own animated series on CW Seed, and in her live action debut, she guest starred on an episode of Arrow last season. Megalyn Echikunwoke played the character in both mediums. Now, Vixen will appear on one of The CW’s other DC shows.

According to TV Insider, Vixen will be a series regular on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow next season. However, it won’t be the same Vixen we met before. Echikunwoke is unable to reprise the role due to scheduling conflicts. But, instead of recasting, Legends will bring in a second, “old” Vixen. She is described as “…an earlier version of the character who may or may not share some sort of historical tie to Miss McCabe.” You can thank time travel for this.

The new Vixen is currently being cast. Despite being unable to appear on Legends, Echikunwoke is still voicing her character for Vixen‘s second season, premiering later this year. Additionally, if her schedule allows it, she could guest star on other DC shows in the future.

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow returns next fall on The CW.