A few familiar faces are speeding back toThe Flashfor theupcoming final season.

“It’s especially wonderful as Rick was an integral part of the show’s inaugural season.

So having him return to help us conclude our show’s incredible nine-year run was more than a privilege.

The Flash – “Impulsive Excessive Disorder” – Image Number: FLA806a_0002r.jpg – Pictured (L-R): Rick Cosnett as Eddie Thawne – Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW – (C) 2022 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved;; The Flash – “The Man in the Yellow Tie” – Image Number: FLA818a_0214r.jpg – Pictured (L-R): Grant Gustin as Barry Allen, Matthew Letscher as Eobard Thawne and Kausar Mohammed as Dr. Meena Dewan – Photo: Colin Bentley/The CW – 2022 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.; The Flash – “Into the Still Force” – Image Number: FLA815b_0598r.jpg – Pictured: Jessica Parker Kennedy as Nora West Allen – Photo: Bettina Strauss/The CW – © 2022 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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It was a no-brainer.”

The actor previously returned to reprise his role in season 2, season 3, and season 8.

The result is a wild and bittersweet episode we hope fans both old and new will love."

He most recently returned toThe Flashlast season.

“The Flashhas always been a show about the importance of family,” Wallace says.

“So having the incredible Jessica Parker Kennedy back as fan-favorite speedster XS was always in the cards.

She was most recently seen onThe Flashlast season.

Season 9 ofThe Flashwill premiere Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CW.