"Arrow" is adding "The Walking Dead" alum Chad Coleman to the cast for the upcoming fifth season as a new character created for the show, named Tobias Church.

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According to IGN, Tobias Church is "...an imposing gangster looking to unite the various criminal enterprises in Star City under his own singular command." He'll make his debut in the first episode of "Arrow" Season 5.

In addition to his memorable role as Tyreese on "The Walking Dead," Coleman appeared on Syfy's "The Expanse" as Col. Frederick Lucius Johnson and History's "Roots" as Mingo.

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"Arrow" returns Wednesdays this fall on the CW.