'Arrow' Season 3: Brandon Routh Confirms New ‘Atom’ Suit

Cast Members Stephen Amell, Right, And Katie Cassidy Attend A Panel For 'Arrow.' — Cast members Stephen Amell (R) and Katie Cassidy attend a panel for "Arrow" during the CW television portion of the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills, California July 30, 2012. Reuters

The much-anticipated Season 3 of "Arrow" premieres on Oct. 8. Ahead of its release, numerous stars were added to portray its long list of characters, including Brandon Routh. He was previously reported to play as Ray Palmer aka "Atom." Few details were revealed regarding his alter-ego but in a recent interview, Routh claimed the superhero would suit up in a new costume.

Brandon Routh hinted on the "DJ Tanner Show," courtesy of Comicbook.com, that his superhero character would be dressed in a slightly different suit compared to the original "Atom" costume.

"It's a totally different suit and I haven't been in it yet, I've only seen some drawings," he said.

He declined to share further details on how the costume looks like. But the actor did say that Atom will be "a very different character" in "Arrow" season 3.

"I don't believe there's a cape, which doesn't really surprise anybody if you've seen The Atom in the comics," he added.

Additionally, the "Superman Returns" star revealed that his other character, Ray Palmer, will interact mostly with Felicity in his episodes in the Season 3 of "Arrow." Routh's character would also bring in a little of love triangle scenario between him, Felicity and Oliver Queen.

So far Brandon Routh has filmed six episodes out of the planned 22 for the new season. As to which episode in the CW superhero series he would suit up as "Atom," Routh claimed he had no idea when he would wear his costume. However, he did confirm that fans won't see him as "Atom" in the first six episodes he's filmed.

Screenrant adds Atom might be seen in "The Flash" since Ray Palmer's company was reportedly featured in the series.

Brandon Routh's revelation of his character's new superhero suit reportedly sparked speculations. Basing on the "Arrow" comics, Atom has donned on several specialised suits according to Screenrant. The superhero went from "classic skintight red and blue bodysuits" and progressed to full-bodied armours. However, the site adds anything is possible as long as the character's atomic size will be clearly depicted in the series.

Season 3 of "Arrow" returns to the CW channel on its allotted timeslot at 8:00 p.m.