Marvel’s Runaways is set to premiere on Hulu, and we’re now finding out who will be filling the shoes of this diverse cast of characters.
The synopsis for the series reads, “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.”
According to Marvel, these are our new heroes:
Rhenzy Feliz (‘Teen Wolf,’ ‘Casual’) as Alex Wilder
Alex 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’) as Nico Minoru
She’s “tough, intelligent, and independent” and “embodies teenage angst.” As “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
Karolina’s “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
Gert “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
Chase 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
As “the youngest and most innocent member of her friend group, [Molly] is known for her peppy positivity and a deep yearning to belong.”