7 Things You Didn't Know About The 'Arrow' Cast

Philadelphia (CW Philly) — If you want to find out what's been happening in Star City, you're in luck. All new episodes of Arrow return on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. Before you tune in, brush up on trivia about the cast.

1. Stephen Amell [Green Arrow/ Oliver Queen] was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2. David Ramsey [Diggle] has a black belt in jeet kune do.

3. Willa Holland [Thea Queen] learned to play the piano for her role in A Summer in Genoa.

4. Paul Blackthorne [Captain Quentin Lance] learned Hindi for his role in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India.

5. Emily Bett Rickards [Felicity Smoak] was featured in Nickelback's "Never Gonna Be Alone" music video.

6. Felicity Smoak was not meant to be a main character. However, fans couldn't get enough of Felicity after seeing her in Season 1, Episode  3 (Arrow: Lone Gunmen). 

7. Katie Cassidy's [Laurel Lance] father is the late American pop star, David Cassidy. In fact, Katie covered her father's song, "I Think I Love You."

Remember to tune in to The CW Philly on Jan. 18 at 9 p.m. for the return of Arrow.