A.D. Skinner
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No, it wasn't ever planned that way. When Constantine was in danger of being cancelled. Amell said that if the show got a 2nd season, he would do whatever he could to appear as Green Arrow on it. When NBC pulled the plug, things sort of shifted the other way & people started lobbying for Ryan to appear as Constantine on Arrow. After no other network picked up the show; they struck a deal for Constantine to appear.
In a nutshell, it was basically outcry from people that loved Ryan's portrayal that got him on the show. Plus, Amell, among others, likely pulling some strings to make it happen.
Wouldn't it be great if his appearance does the show so much good, CW decide to take on Constantine and do a second season.