Joey King goes hot pink for new Magenta role on 'The Flash'

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Joey King shared a pic of her new hot pink hair on social media which was dyed in preparation to portray DC Comics villain Magenta on Season 3 of The Flash.

"I'm coming for you Flash #Magenta," the actress wrote on Twitter Sunday alongside a selfie featuring her new colorful hairstyle with purple contacts.

King is set to appear on the hit CW drama as part of Season 3's upcoming "Flashpoint" story arc which is looking to shake up the status quo of the series.

In the comics Magenta, aka Frances Kane, is an ex-girlfriend of fellow speedster Wally West who gains the power to control metal but then loses her mind in the process.

Magenta's appearance could tie-into West's upcoming transformation into Kid Flash for Season 3. The character, portrayed by Keiynan Lonsdale, was shown wearing Kid Flash's signature yellow suit back in July.

King will be joined by new series villain Mirror Master played by Grey Damon when The Flash returns to the CW on Oct. 4.