Arrow Season 3 Spoilers: Greg Berlanti Talks Matt Nable as Ra's Al Ghul and Liam Neeson's Comments

Stephen Amell, star of the CW's Arrow, revealed last week that Matt Nable would portray the Season 3 villain Ra's al Ghul. Many fans were not familiar with the Riddick actor, but executive producer Greg Berlanti said one factor was more important than bringing in a more recognizable name.

"Performance, performance, performance," he said to Comic Book Resources. "You know, I think we have a great history that we enjoy with the show, and when you have a character like that, the character is the name [value]. We just look for who feels the best for what we imagine in our head, and we knew we wanted someone who felt very different than Slade Wilson felt, because that was sort of a two-year build up. We had a whole different kind of vibe that we wanted, and Matt Nable is that. I can't wait for people to see him do it."

Berlanti also addressed Liam Neeson's comments to MTV News about the role, which he owned in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins back in 2005. "No, I haven't, I haven't at all," Neeson said when asked if he had been approached about the part. But he added, "I would, in a heartbeat, if it came my way, yeah. Very much so."

Berlanti was flattered but ultimately stood by the show's decision. "I heard it!" he said. "You know, I think he's very gracious to make that comment, but we were really blessed to find our Ra's al Ghul."

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