“The Flash” has found Mama West. Variety has confirmed that “Candyman” and “Melrose Place” actress Vanessa Williams — not to be confused with the “Ugly Betty” and “Desperate Housewives” star of the same name — has been cast as Iris West’s (Candice Patton) mother and Joe West’s (Jesse L. Martin) wife in season two of The CW drama.
Williams’ debut episode is being kept under wraps, as are any other details about the previously absent matriarch.
Williams’ debut episode is being kept under wraps, as are any other details about the previously absent matriarch.
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