The Flash has drawn a massive following in the past few years partly because the titular character was already a pop culture icon for fans of DC comics. With Grant Gustin redefining the image of the Scarlet Speedster, other members of the ensemble are also garnering a huge fan following on Instagram. Some Flash actors like Mark Hamill and Tom Felton were already social media stars thanks to their previous filmography.
The Flash‘s fans have grown a fondness for both the heroes and villains of the hit CW series, and following the actors on Instagram offers them one of the best opportunities to find out what the cast gets up to behind the scenes and otherwise.
Jessica Parker Kennedy (596k Followers)
Season 4 introduced Jessica Parker Kennedy as Nora West-Allen, one of The Flash‘s many speedsters. She arrives from the future and is revealed to be Iris and Barry’s daughter. Fighting crime under the alias of XS, she is also pretty similar to her father in terms of her enthusiastic personality and forensic knowledge.
While Nora’s actress Jessica Parker Kennedy can be found uploading photographs of herself and her acting roles, her Instagram serves as a platform for building awareness around rescue dogs. Her posts also clear common conceptions around such animals and encourage her followers to adopt instead of shopping.
Keiynan Lonsdale (915k Followers)
Iris’s brother Wally West takes up the mantle of Kid Flash while assisting Team Flash in their missions. Initially introduced as a brash teenager, he becomes more responsible after gaining metahuman powers in the third season. Later, Keiynan Lonsdale’s character even leaves Team Flash to find his identity. This resulted in the character being a series regular on Legends of Tomorrow instead.
As Lonsdale’s Instagram reveals, he’s not only an actor but also an accomplished singer and dancer. One can find varied posts on his everyday life including Pride awareness posts, music announcements, dance videos, and photographs expressing his love for anime.
Danny Trejo (1.9 Million Followers)
Danny Trejo served as one of The Flash‘s most memorable guest stars when he appeared as a Viber called Josh. His powers are similar to that of Cisco Ramon and he also serves as the leader of the Collectors. While he comes off as a serious and short-tempered character, he also has a dark sense of humor and is an understanding father to the meta-human collector Cynthia.
Trejo’s Instagram followers might largely account for his stellar filmography with more than 200 screen credits to his name. His account is a treasure trove of the various aspects of his life and interests. Films, tattoos, and his restaurant chain Trejo’s Tacos feature heavily on his Instagram.
Candice Patton (1.9 Million Followers)
One of the secondary protagonists of the series, Candice Patton’s Iris West started out as a journalist for the Central City Picture News but went on to become the owner and editor of her own newspaper. She’s also an integral part of Team Flash functioning as their co-leader. Iris is extremely loyal to Barry Allen and helps him in every way she can, despite her lack of superpowers.
Candice Patton has a glamorous Instagram that is filled with snippets of her photoshoots, red carpet looks, as well as posts dedicated to social issues. As is the case with many other Flash stars, she also posts updates regarding new episodes as well as photographs with her fellow actors on the show.
Dominic Purcell (2 Million Followers)
Dominic Purcell began his stint in the Arrowverse as Mick Rory aka Heatwave, Captain Cold’s partner in crime. Initially, he’s a hardened villain, but as the series progresses, he is willing to change his ways and even helps The Flash when necessary.
Purcell, who already had a huge fan following with his lead role in Prison Break, has a whopping 2 million followers on Instagram. He uses his account as a personal showcase of his everyday physical activities like gymming and surfing. Sometimes, he can even upload yesteryear snapshots of himself or his children.
Tom Cavanagh (2.2 Million Followers)
The speedster villain Reverse-Flash. The friendly scientist Harrison Welles and his alternate versions. These are some of the roles that Tom Cavanagh has played in The Flash since the very first season. Because of the varied nature of these characters, he has served as both protagonist and antagonist in different capacities.
Cavanagh’s Instagram account is a must-follow for fans of the series as he regularly uploads photographs with his fellow actors and exclusive on-set photos. Fans can expect many candid, unedited shots of him with Flash alumni like Carlos Valdes and Grant Gustin.
Danielle Panabaker (3.8 Million Followers)
First introduced as S.T.A.R Labs bioengineer Caitlin Snow, Danielle Panabaker also began playing the character’s alter ego Killer Frost from the third season onwards. Even though Killer Frost is an antagonist in the comics, Snow still uses her ice manipulation powers and her scientific intellect help Team Flash in various missions.
Panabaker’s Instagram is organic and heartwarming as she mostly documents the places she visits and the food she eats along with a healthy dose of childhood photos. She also posts behind-the-scenes photos of her character along with high-quality stills from certain episodes.
Mark Hamill (5.9 Million Followers)
It was way back in the 1990 series The Flash when Mark Hamill appeared as the DC villain known as The Trickster. He reprised the role in CW’s reboot, guest-starring as The Trickster, aka James Jesse, a psychopathic terrorist who develops an obsession with killing the Flash. Hamill steals the show in his limited scenes with his flamboyant energy and over-the-top mannerisms.
Hamill has been a major figure in popular culture thanks to his roles as Luke Skywalker in Star Warsand voicing Joker in various DC animated films and shows. Similarly, his Instagram is the ultimate destination for geeks as he shares a wide range of memes, fan art, and tweets. His sense of humor and randomness is what makes his feed heavily entertaining.
Grant Gustin (7.8 Million Followers)
Grant Gustin plays Barry Allen, a forensic analyst and the “fastest man alive.” Donning his scarlet costume, the Flash has not only battled villains in this timeline but in many alternate realities too. Caught in a constant race against evil speedsters, the Flash grows into a more mature and responsible hero with every passing season.
The leading man of The Flash is bound to get his fair share of followers, and his Instagram is a perfect place for fans to catch a glimpse at his behind-the-scenes friendships with his co-stars. These include images of him all suited up as the Flash or funny moments off the set. His outdoor travels and vacations also feature heavily on his Insta.
Tom Felton (10.9 Million Followers)
In The Flash‘s third season, Tom Felton guest-starred as Julian Albert. The historian and crime scene investigator had a brief stint as the villain Doctor Alchemy when he was under Savitar’s control. Later on, Julian turns into a more positive character helping Caitlin Snow to control her powers.
Even though Julian never returned after season 4, Tom Felton has more Instagram followers than anyone else on the show. The reason behind this might be his teenage fandom that arose out of his recurring role as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series. Felton’s Instagram is a joyful space where he mostly shares his music and videos of his guitar playing.