Marvel has found the leads for its latest TV series, the “Runaways” adaptation at Hulu.
“Faking It” star Gregg Sulkin will be joined by newcomers Ariela Barer, Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner and Allegra Acosta.
“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, in a statement.
“Runaways” follows six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other but must come together to defeat a common foe: their parents.
“The OC” and “Gossip Girl” bosses Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are writing and executive producing the new series, which is based on the comic book by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona. Fake Empire’s Lis Rowinski is also producing.
Feliz (“Teen Wolf,” “Casual”) plays Alex Wilder, described as 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.
Okano (“The Affair,” “Unforgettable”) plays Nico Minoru – tough, intelligent, independent and 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.
Gardner (“Goat,” “Little Bitches”) joins the cast as Karolina Dean, who has a model-perfect exterior with a lot going on behind her professionally whitened smile. She’s 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.
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.
Sulkin (“Faking It,” “Don’t Hang Up,” “Anti Social”) plays Chase Stein, 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.
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.
10 Most Epic TV Superhero Moments in 2016, From 'Arrow' to 'Luke Cage' (Photos)
Heartbreaking deaths, noble sacrifices, network moves and crossover events, superheroes sure have had a roller coaster of a year.
"Supergirl" flies to The CW In a rare move, CBS relinquished the rights to its only superhero drama, allowing the Kryptonian to join her CW brethren.
The CW
Mariah kills Cottonmouth, "Luke Cage" Mahershala Ali's villain met an abrupt and violent end when he goaded Luke Cage's politician cousin too hard, causing her to snap and throw him out a window -- and then beat him to death with a microphone stand. Ouch.
Netflix
The death of Black Canary, "Arrow" After a season-long mystery about "Who's in the grave?" the answer was revealed and devastated fans and other characters alike. The loss of Laurel Lance has left a void in the Arrowverse that's still gaping -- though her mysterious reappearance in the "Arrow" midseason finale may shake things up.
The CW
Staircase fight, "Daredevil" The hallway fight in Season 1 of "Daredevil" set the tone for the quality of the Marvel Netflix series, and the showrunners managed to top it in Season 2 with another long-take gem, this time involving dizzying staircase elements.
Netflix
When Barry met Kara, "Supergirl" Before the monster Arrowverse crossover brought Supergirl over to The CW, The Flash visited her in National City, marking a rare cross-network crossover event that delighted fans and opened the doors to so many possibilities.
CBS
"Agent Carter" canceled Despite a passionate fan base and a move to a more budget-friendly location (Hollywood) in Season 2, ABC couldn't find a way to give the world more "Agent Carter." Even star Hayley Atwell is hoping this is not the end of Peggy Carter.
ABC
Lincoln's sacrifice, "Agents of SHIELD" The Season 3 finale of ABC's Marvel series took no prisoners, killing off both Luke Mitchell's character, Lincoln, and Brett Dalton's agent-turned-villain, Ward, leaving Chloe Bennet's Daisy distraught and alone on the lam.
ABC
Legends of SuperFlarrow More than a dozen DC comic book characters appeared on screen together when The CW tackled its most ambitious crossover yet, bringing together the heroes of "Arrow," "The Flash," "Supergirl" and "Legends of Tomorrow."
The CW
A new brand of vigilante arrives, "Sweet/Vicious" Forget superpowered comic book characters, the newest heroes on the street are all about taking down campus rapists, making Jules and Ophelia the superhero team the world needs right now.
MTV
The return of Joker? ("Gotham") He was killed off on the show in 2015, but Cameron Monaghan seemed to hint his Joker wasn't done terrorizing the city in a tweeted-and-deleted photo.
Fox
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Heartbreaking deaths, noble sacrifices, network moves and crossover events, superheroes sure have had a roller coaster of a year.