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'The Flash' Season 3 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: New Villain Savitar Not Yet Cast? Todd Lasance Confirmed As The Rival

'The Flash' Season 3 Air Date, Spoilers, News & Update: New Villain Savitar Not Yet Cast? Todd Lasance Confirmed As The Rival

Fans recently went crazy with speculations when a black-suited speedster was spotted on the set of "The Flash" Season 3. The new character, who will be played by Todd Lasance, was immediately rumored to be Black Racer. However, some people also believed that the "Vampire Diaries" will play the announced villain Savitar.

But is Todd Lasance going to play Savitar in "The Flash" Season 3? Showrunner Greg Berlanti has decided to address the rumors once and for all.

Greg Berlanti Confirms Todd Lasance Character In 'The Flash' Season 3 Is Not Savitar

The showrunner must have gotten so many messages about the possibility that Todd Lasance will play Savitar in "The Flash" Season 3. Greg Berlanti has decided to tweet about the issue, confirming that the series has not yet found its real Savitar.

So who is Todd Lasance portray in "The Flash" Season 2? Is he actually Black Racer or Black Flash? New details reveal that the "Spartacus" actor is playing a different character.

Todd Lasance's 'The Flash' Season 3 Character Confirmed As The Rival

According to TVLine, Todd Lasance will portray The Rival in "The Flash" Season 3. In the comic books, the character has gone up against Jay Garrick.

But will The Rival be different from Savitar? "The Flash" co-showrunner Todd Helbing explained that the character is unlike any other speedster in "The Flash" Season 3.

"Savitar in Hindu means 'the god of speed,' and he has this sort of cult-like essence, where he's sort of like the speed god," Helbing said. He also added that the character is "different than Zoom or Reverse-Flash."

It certainly sounds like Barry Allen will have his hands full in "The Flash" Season 3. There are two other villains confirmed for this year, which includes Mirror Master and Doctor Alchemy. Find out if Barry can defeat them all when the new season airs on The CW on October 4.

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