[Marvel TV] The Runaways (Hulu Series)

Marvel Announces The Six Lead Stars Of Hulu's Upcoming RUNAWAYS TV Series

Runaways was very nearly a movie, but now it's a TV series coming to streaming service Hulu. Hit the jump to find out who will be playing Alex, Nico, Karolina, Gert, Chase, and Molly. It's a good group!

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Well, this came out of nowhere! Marvel announced today that they've found their Runaways, and the first group of young actors who will be playing the show's key team members has now been revealed.

A brief synopsis has also been revealed, though it doesn't reveal much beyond what comic book fans will already know about the heroes. "Every teenager thinks their parents are evil," it reads. "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." Sounds good!

o, who is playing who? Well, here are the actor and character details from Marvel and Hulu.



Rhenzy Feliz (Teen Wolf) is 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) is 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) is Karolina Dean. She has a model-perfect exterior with a lot going on behind her professionally whitened smile, but 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) is Gert Yorkes, 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) 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) is Molly Hernandez, the youngest and most innocent member of her friend group, is known for her peppy positivity and a deep yearning to belong.

So, not a group of familiar faces then, but Marvel had to find youngsters to fill these roles, so big names weren't exactly expected. Both this and Cloak and Dagger now seem to be moving ahead at a pretty fast pace, and it will be interesting to see if Hulu looks for some bigger names to play the villainous parents of these characters. The press release promises more announcements are coming.

"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." What do you think of this cast?

 

Marvel Reveals Who Will Play The Villainous Members Of The Pride In THE RUNAWAYS

Marvel and Hulu have revealed the ten actors who will play the villainous members of The Pride in The Runaways, and there are some great names here, including James Marsters and Annie Wersching...




We recently learned which young actors will play the members of The Runaways in the Hulu series, but now ten more stars have been cast as the team's parents. A criminal organisation that controlled the Los Angeles area of the Marvel Universe, learning that their mothers and fathers were secretly villains is what led to The Runaways assembling in the first place, so expect this lot to play a key role here.

"This cast is an abundance of riches," Executive Producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage said in a joint statement a little earlier today. "We are so excited to have assembled our PRIDE, though for the fate of humanity we should be very concerned…" Comic co-creator and series executive consultant Brian K. Vaughn added: "Marvel’s Runaways has enough great actors to support two shows, but I love that this project contains multiple generations of incredible talent all in one story."

So, who is playing who and how do they connect to each member of the team? Here's the breakdown:



Kip Pardue (Ray Donovan) is Frank Dean, a former teen star who rode a short-lived movie career and is now teeming with insecurity. Floundering in his professional career as an actor, Frank is seeking to renew purpose in his life while being a father to Karolina.



Ryan Sands (The Wire) is Geoffrey Wilder, a man defined by the gruelling path he’s taken to achieve his self-made success. A hulking presence, Geoffrey can effortlessly shift from approachable father to intimidating strategist with his son Alex.



Angel Parker (The Strain) is Catherine Wilder, a successful lawyer, who is deliberate and calculating in both her words and actions. But when it comes to her family, she’s fiercely loyal and a loving mother to her son Alex.



Brittany Ishibashi (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) is Tina Minoru, a perfectionist "tiger mom." In her professional life, she is a brilliant innovator and ruthless CEO. Emotionally, she is less confident, often shying away from difficult conversations with her daughter Nico and careful to avoid explicit displays of her feelings.



James Yaegashi (Madame Secretary) as Robert Minoru is a gentle and brilliant beta, the Woz to his wife’s Jobs. Warm and feeling, Robert sometimes struggles with being married to a woman who so forcefully barricades her emotions while caring about Nico.



Kevin Weisman (Alias) is Dale Yorkes, a beardy, dad-core bioengineer. Incredibly science-minded, he has a deep love for his family but oftentimes falls short at knowing the right things to say to Gert.



Brigid Brannagh (True Colors) is Stacey Yorkes, an absent-minded and professorial bioengineer. Perpetually dawning Birkenstocks and a messy bun, Stacey utilises a progressive approach to her parenting style to Gert.



Annie Wersching (24) is Leslie Dean, a complicated beauty, is a poised and skilled leader. Clear-minded, focused, and charismatic, Leslie draws in devoted allies and followers who are taken by her success and charm, particularly with her daughter Karolina.



James Marsters (Angel) is Victor Stein, an engineering genius who may just save the word from itself. Electric cars, space travel; the military and NASA both look to him for answers. As a father to Chase, Victor has lofty expectations for his son, and when they aren’t met, his retribution can be fierce.



Ever Carradine (Goliath) is Janet Stein, a perfect PTA mom. Harbouring a brilliant mind of her own, she has made deep sacrifices for her husband’s world-changing career. Though she hides it for the wellbeing of her son Chase, Janet longs for more from her life.

Phew, that's quite a list! It's rare that we get a mass casting announcement like this, but Marvel and Hulu are clearly moving forward very quickly on The Runaways. There are some great names here (it should be particularly fun seeing Marsters back on the small screen), and chances are that the bulk of the cast has now been found. What do you guys think of these latest additions? Let us know below...