Colton Haynes Opens Up About Leaving Arrow and Teen Wolf
It has been over a year since Colton Haynes, known for his role in Arrow, left the CW series towards the end of its third season. The 27-year-old actor has finally decided to share the reasons behind his departure from both Arrow and MTV’s Teen Wolf. Both exits occurred midway through the shows’ runs, leaving fans of Haynes puzzled and wanting answers. In a candid interview with Entertainment Weekly, Haynes reveals that his lifelong battle with anxiety was the driving force behind his decision to leave both series.
Putting Health First: Haynes’ Struggle with Anxiety
“I asked to step away because I cared more about my mental and physical health than my career at the time,” Haynes tells EW. “I’ve had terminal anxiety my entire life. Physically ill, fainting. I’m 27 years old, and I have an ulcer. I had to step back.”
Despite his struggles, Haynes, who made an appearance in a Season 4 episode of Arrow earlier this year, is not completely closing the door on a potential return to the CW series. In fact, he expresses his enthusiasm for the possibility of reprising his role, saying he’d “love to do more [Arrow].”
Grateful for the Opportunity: Haynes’ Experience on Arrow
“Working for Greg [Berlanti] was the greatest experience of my life, and when he offered me Arrow, it was a new beginning for me,” Haynes shares. “I would love to do more. They know I love them. I’d go back in a second.”
Above all, it seems that Colton Haynes is now in a better place, both mentally and physically. He tells EW that he’s “happier than I’ve ever been, and healthier than I’ve ever been.” Regardless of which television show or movie he chooses to appear in next, fans can rest assured that they’ll be eagerly watching.
[Photo credit: Cate Cameron/The CW]
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