Marvels' 'Runaways' Cast Announced
Marvel Television has announced the cast for the upcoming Hulu television adaptation of Marvel's Runaways. Hit the jump to meet the whole Runaways cast.
Marvel's small-screen adaptation based on Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona's comic book series is about six teenagers who discover their parents are bad guys. 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. The official plot synopsis follows:
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.
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, of The O.C. and Gossip Girl fame, are serving as showrunners. Now let's meet the new cast:
Marvel's Runaways Cast
The below character descriptions were provided by Marvel Television:
The cast looks like a nice diverse bunch. Executive Producer and Head of Marvel Television Jeph Loeb claims "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." But is it #itsallconnectedbutitreallyisnt? Runaways comic co-creator Brian K. Vaughn is acting as a series executive consultant, offering the following quote:
"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."
And Executive Producers/Showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage offered the following:
"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."
Additional cast members will be announced at a later date. There's no word yet on when this one will hit Hulu, but you can bet we'll keep you posted.
First launched in 2003, Runaways centers around six very different teenagers whose parents belong to the same organization. One day, they discover that said "organization" is actually an evil crime ring known as The Pride, consisting of time travelers, wizards, mad scientists, mobsters, and more. The kids band together against their villainous parents, discovering their own powers in the process.