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15 CW TV Stars You Forgot Were on Other CW Shows

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September 13, 2018 - 1 min read
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Is there a rule that if you're cast on a CW show you automatically get to appear on another one? Sure looks like it. These 15 stars have been a part of the network's steady rotation f of performers and you it's possible you didn't even notice. Prepare to go, "They were on that?! Oh, right!" at least three times while reading this.

Erica Cerra

You've probably seen Cerra in at least one of her CW gigs. She's been on "The 100," "Supernatural," "iZombie," and "Smallville,"

Colin Lawrence

Recognize Colin Lawrence as Coach Clayton on "Riverdale"? The CW fave also worked on "iZombie," "Smallville," "Supernatural," and "The 100."

Arielle Kebbel

Kebbel recently starred in "50 Shades Freed" and is a part of NBC's "Midnight, Texas" cast, but she's a CW regular. Not only did she play Lexi on "The Vampire Diaries," she appeared in "90210" and "Life Expected." Of course, "Gilmore Girls" fans know her as Dean's ex-wife, Lindsay, from The WB days.

Lochlyn Monroe

'Member when Hal Cooper was on "Smallville" and "Arrow?" Now you know.

Mädchen Amick

Alice Cooper from "Riverdale" has her own history with the CW. She had a scandalous turn as Duchess Catherine Beaton on "Gossip Girl."

Grant Gustin

Call him "The Flash" if you feel so inclined, but he has a pre-Barry Allen history. In addition to all his superhero commitments to shows like "Supergirl," "Legends of Tomorrow," and "Arrow," he also had a stint on "90210." No -- he was not the fastest man alive in that.

Stephen Amell

Mr. Oliver Queen himself has also done the CW comic book crossover thing, but maybe he landed "Arrow" because of "90210" or "The Vampire Diaries." Seriously, did everyone with a "90210" credit get some sort of casting consolation prize when it got canceled?

Jason Dohring

Um, Dohring's middle name might very well be CW. The "Veronica Mars" alum also had roles in "The Originals" "Supernatural," "The Messengers," "The Tomorrow People," and "iZombie."

Cress Williams

Before he headlined "Black Lightning," Williams portrayed Lavon on "Heart of Dixie." Oh, he's additionally appeared in like every other great TV show from the last three decades.

Katie Cassidy

Katie Cassidy is CW royalty! After a recurring run on "7th Heaven," she went onto join the cast of a handful (more like a truckload) of CW shows like "Supernatural," "Melrose Place," and "Gossip Girl." Her role as the Laurel Lance opened up the door to the seemingly infinite "Arrow"-verse as well.

Nick Zano

Zano has major credits on "Legends of Tomorrow," "90210," "Melrose Place," "7th Heaven," and "What I Like About You." Let's hope they sent him some sort of commemorative plaque.

Peyton List

List is definitely a CW familiar face. She starred in "The Tomorrow People," but also enjoyed parts in "Smallville," "90210," and "The Flash."

Ty Olsson

"The 100," "Supernatural," "iZombie," "The Tomorrow People," and "Beauty and the Beast" are all on Ty's crowded resume.

Chris Wood

Before "Supergirl," Wood had gigs on two CW shows with diaries in the title --"The Vampire Diaries" and "The Carrie Diaries." And don't forget the short-lived "Containment"!

Willa Holland

Prior to taking on Thea Queen, Holland recurred as Agnes Andrews on "Gossip Girl." It must be mentioned that she was Kaitlin Cooper on "The O.C.," but that's a whole other network to get into...

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