Arrow Season 5: 11 New Characters You Need To Know About

8. Ishmael Gregor - David Meunier

Ishmael Gregor
DC Comics

Ok, so that image above isn't really representative of the Ishmael Gregor we're going to see, even though the character is based on the one from DC Comics.

While the comics version may be someone who craves the abilities of the mystical demon Sabacc, the show will focus on his more human, less mystical side. Gregor is a Russian crime boss, and that's where he'll fit into Season 5 of Arrow, appearing in the flashbacks. He'll be heading up the Bratva, with Anatoly reporting to him, and he's said to be taking a particular interest in Oliver Queen.

He's being played by David Meunier, best known as Johnny Crowder on Justified.

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