Emily Bett Rickards’ Journey in Arrow

In the CW’s Arrow, Emily Bett Rickards endeared herself to fans as the beloved Felicity Smoak, a role that became a defining chapter of her twenties. Yet, despite the comfort of familiarity and a lucrative $40,000-per-episode paycheck, Rickards found herself at a crossroads.

With her heart set on new adventures beyond the confines of Star City, she boldly asked the writers to bid adieu to her character and her contract before its conclusion. It was time to close the seven-year chapter of Felicity’s journey and embark on a quest for fresh challenges and uncharted territories.