"The wait is over. Marvel
has found their Runaways.
Marvel Television announced
today the first group of young actors has been set for Marvel’s Runaways, the
highly anticipated project with popular streaming service, Hulu.
Every teenager thinks their
parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? Marvel’s
Runaways is the story of six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other
but who must unite against a common foe–their parents."
"Rhenzy Feliz (“Teen
Wolf,” “Casual”) as Alex Wilder is a loud-and-proud nerd.
Admittedly a bit of a loner, Alex spends much of his free-time playing video
games, but deep down, what he wants most is to reunite his childhood group of
friends."
"Lyrica Okano (“The
Affair,” “Unforgettable”) Nico Minoru–tough, intelligent, and
independent–embodies teenage angst. A budding “Wiccan,” Nico’s carefully
crafted goth appearance isolates her from her peers and family, but maybe what
she really needs is someone to talk to."
"Virginia Gardner (“Goat,”
“Little Bitches”) as Karolina Dean, model-perfect exterior with a
lot going on behind her professionally whitened smile, is burdened by the lofty
expectations and responsibilities put upon her by her parents. Underneath her
veneer of privilege and perfection, Karolina is experiencing a newfound
eagerness to explore her identity and pursue her own desires."
"Ariela Barer (“New
Girl,” “One Day at a Time”) as Gert Yorkes is a purple-haired,
bespectacled, contemporary riot grrrl. Never passing up a moment to stand on a
soapbox, Gert sometimes wields her persona as a brash social justice warrior to
mask her true feelings."
"Gregg Sulkin (“Faking
It,” “Don’t Hang Up,” “Anti Social”) as Chase Stein is a
lacrosse-playing, high school heartthrob. While many write him off as a dumb
jock, Chase exhibits flashes of untapped brilliance in engineering, not unlike
his wildly successful father’s."
"Allegra Acosta (“100
Things to do Before High School,” “Just Add Magic”) as Molly Hernandez,
the youngest and most innocent member of her friend group, is known for her
peppy positivity and a deep yearning to belong."
"The fun and chemistry
that this group of talented actors create is wonderful and we’re so excited to
bring these beloved characters to life," said Jeph Loeb, Executive
Producer and Head of Marvel Television.
Runaways comic co-creator and
series executive consultant Brian K. Vaughn added, "I’m so excited for
fans of the comic to watch this perfect cast of amazing actors, all of whom
embody the spirit of their characters more than I ever could have
imagined."
"We have had a total
blast bringing Brian and Adrian’s amazing story to life. We’re so
happy they love the Runaways we’ve assembled as much as we do," added
executive producers and showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.
Additional cast will be
announced at a later date.
Marvel’s Runaways is executive
produced by series showrunners and writers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage
(“THE O.C.,” “GOSSIP GIRL”) along with Marvel’s Head of Television, Jeph Loeb
(“Marvel’s Luke Cage,” “Marvel’s Iron Fist”) and Jim Chory (“Marvel’s
Daredevil,” “Marvel’s Jessica Jones.”) Fake Empire’s Lis Rowinski will produce
as well. Marvel’s Runaways is a co-production with ABC Signature
Studios.
“Marvel’s Runaways” for Hulu
is based on the Marvel comics created by the award- team of Brian K. Vaughan
and Adrian Alphona. The book has won an Eisner, a Harvey and
was featured as one of the Young Adult Library Services Association’s best
books for young adults.
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