Hell on Wheels star Anson Mount has landed the lead role of Black Bolt in
the upcoming Marvel series Inhumans.
Marvel’s Inhumans will explore the never-before-told epic adventure of the
royal family including Black Bolt, the enigmatic, commanding King of the
Inhumans, with a voice so powerful that the slightest whisper can destroy a
city.
It was previously announced that a version of the first two episodes of the
new ABC series will premiere exclusively in IMAX theatres for a two-week window
in September, prior to the 8-episode network run.
Marvel’s Inhumans, were first introduced in Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack
Kirby in 1965. Since that time, they have grown in prominence and become some
of the most popular and iconic characters in the Marvel Universe.
"Anson loves the challenge of playing a character who will only
communicate silently," said Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television and
Executive Producer. "His enthusiasm mixed with his imposing almost regal
persona made it easy to see why he is our Black Bolt."
Added executive producer and showrunner Scott Buck, "Black Bolt is a
character whose deep complexity must be conveyed without uttering a single
word, and I’m very excited to have Anson on board to bring him to life."
Marvel recently announced that Iwan Rheon ("Game of Thrones,"
"Misfits") will portray Maximus, a clever and charming Inhuman that
is fiercely devoted to the people of Attilan, especially his brother, Black
Bolt –though he harbors an intense desire to wear the crown himself.
Marvel’s Inhumans is executive produced by Scott Buck ("Dexter,"
"Marvel’s Iron Fist") along with Loeb ("Marvel’s Daredevil,"
"Marvel’s Jessica Jones," "Marvel’s Luke Cage") and Jim
Chory ("Marvel’s Daredevil," "Marvel’s Jessica Jones,"
"Marvel’s Luke Cage") with Buck serving as showrunner.
Roel Reine ("Black Sails") will direct the first two
episodes. The series is co-produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios.
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