Actress Serinda Swan ("Ballers," "Graceland") is set to
play Medusa in the Marvel television series Inhumans, the never-before-told
epic adventure of the royal family.
In this series, Medusa is the Queen of the Inhumans and wife of Black Bolt.
His most trusted advisor, a fiercely resilient warrior who has the ability to
move and control her hair the way most people use their hands and fingers.
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 2017, 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.
"Serinda empowers Medusa’s regal glory and still maintains a
relatability that synced perfectly with the character," said Jeph Loeb,
Head of Marvel Television and Executive Producer. "She is nothing short of
wonderful."
Added Executive Producer and showrunner Scott Buck, "Serinda Swan
brings a regal elegance, as well as a sense of great inner strength and fierce
determination to the role of Medusa. I couldn’t be happier to have her as our
Queen of Attilan."
Swan joins recently announced Anson Mount as Black Bolt, and Iwan Rheon as Maximus.
"Marvel’s Inhumans" is executive produced by Scott Buck
("Dexter," "Marvel’s Iron Fist") along with Jeph 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") is set to direct the first two
episodes of the new series, which is co-produced by Marvel Television and ABC
Studios.
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