'Laurel Lance' & 'Black Siren' in The CW’s Arrowverse, set to star in Nanny Cam and Speed Demon, slated to direct two new filmsq
Katie Cassidy is third generation working as an actress in Hollywood. She is best known for her work as ‘Laurel Lance/Black Canary’, the female lead on the hit show ARROW. She's also known for starring in GOSSIP GIRL, SUPERNATURAL, MELROSE PLACE REBOOT, TAKEN, CLICK, MONTE CARLO, and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Most recently, she has starred in the feature films NANNY CAM and the SPEED DEMON franchise alongside William H. Macy, which is coming out later this year. Her versatility and approachability have made her a household name.
In 2019, Katie went through Warner Brother's 3 month directors program, and later that year marked her directorial debut on CW’s ARROW. Shortly after, she wrote/produced & directed her 1st short film AMERICA'S NEXT BEST PRESIDENT which debuted in several film festivals in 2024 - receiving awards and nominations for "Best Short Comedy". Currently, she's slated to direct WARD NO. 6, an Anton Chekhov story adaptation that explores mental illness. She's also set to direct feature THE VATICAN CATACOMBS for Fanx Studios.
Katie’s advocacy ranges from spending time with kids at the Six Senses Yao Noi Charity house in Thailand, Race To Erase MS Charity events, and presenting at the Step Up Inspiration Awards - an NGO dedicated to guiding and helping young women define success.