Fans will finally get to see Laurel (Katie Cassidy) as the Black Canary in the upcoming episode, which is the mid-season premiere of seaosn 3 of Arrow.

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The official synopsis for the episode titled Left Behind reveals that Laurel (Katie Cassidy) will take up the mantle of the Black Canary.

Speaking to TVLine in December, Guggenheim spoke about how Laurel might need to take on her new avatar after the mid-season finale.

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"Something happens in the midseason finale (airing Dec. 10) that makes it necessary," he said. "Which is not to say [Laurel wears it] in the midseason finale, but the impetus [for the costume] will happen then."

On November 9, SpoilerTV revealed a picture of Cassidy's stunt double in costume as her new alter ego, the Black Canary. MStarz picked up on the news and speculated that Laurel will be taking on the role of the Canary soon.

Here's the official synopsis for Left Behind:

"THE TEAM DEALS WITH OLIVER'S DISAPPEARANCE - In the aftermath of Oliver's (Stephen Amell) fight with Ra's al Ghul (Matt Nable), Diggle (David Ramsey) and Arsenal (Colton Haynes) continue to protect the city in the Arrow's absence. However, after three days without hearing from Oliver, they begin to fear the worst may have happened to their friend. Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) refuses to believe that Oliver could be dead until Merlyn (John Barrowman) pays the team a surprise visit. Thea (Willa Holland) suspects there is something more behind Oliver's disappearance and asks Merlyn for a favor. Meanwhile, Ray (Brandon Routh) tests a part of his new suit and Laurel (Katie Cassidy) takes up the mantle of the Black Canary. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Erik Oleson (#310)."

The episode is set to release on January 21, 2015 at 8 p.m. E.T. on the CW.

Watch the promo for the episode here:

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