Marvel Television, Freeform and ABC Signature Studios today have completed casting for Marvel's New Warriors, their previously announced new comedic live-action adaptation of the popular Marvel comic featuring young adult heroes. Marvel's New Warriors marks Marvel's first foray into comedy for a live-action television series slated to debut in 2018 on Freeform, Disney's young adult television and streaming network. Not quite super, not yet heroes, Marvel's New Warriors features six young people learning to cope with their abilities in a world where bad guys can be as terrifying as bad dates. Meet your New Warriors below.
Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us, Silicon Valley) stars as Doreen Green a.k.a Squirrel Girl. Doreen is a totally empowered fangirl who has the incredible powers of a... squirrel. Her greatest quality is her optimism and her best friend is a pet squirrel, Tippy Toe. Derek Theler (Baby Daddy) will play Craig Hollis a.k.a Mister Immortal. Craig can't die... or so he says. Although Craig's superpower seems amazing, he hasn't made use of it at all, he figures if he has all the time in the world to learn how to do anything heroic, what's the rush? Here's what series executive producer and showrunner Kevin Biegel had to say in a statement.
"I am thrilled beyond belief to be working with this incredible group of actors. They are funny, sincere, eager, charming and perfectly embody these characters. It'll be a blast and an honor to create this show with each of them."
Jeremy Tardy (Dear White People, Ten Days in The Valley) has been cast as Dwayne Taylor a.k.a Night Thrasher. Brilliant and noble and maybe a bit full of himself, Dwayne is a shameless self-promoter and entrepreneur who also deeply believes in justice. Calum Worthy (Austin & Ally, Cassandra French's Finishing School) as Robbie Baldwin a.k.a Speedball. Robbie is an impulsive people-pleaser with a misplaced sense of confidence who throws kinetic balls of energy that are completely out of control. Here's what Marvel executive producer Jeph Loeb had to say in his statement.
"We're so lucky to have assembled such a diverse and incredibly talented cast. We can't wait for the fans to see what's in store when we unleash these iconic characters into the world!"
Matthew Moy (2 Broke Girls, Steven Universe) as Zack Smith a.k.a. Microbe Zack is a shy hypochondriac whose ability is that he can talk to germs that tell him where you've been, what you ate and with whom you hung out with. It's impossible to keep secrets around him. Kate Comer ("Hello My Name is Doris," "The Comeback") as Deborah Fields a.k.a. Debrii. Deborah is proud, funny and quick-witted. A low-level telekinetic, very low like she can move a paper cup. Here's what Elizabeth Boykewich, senior vice president, Casting and Talent, Freeform, had to say in her statement.
"At Freeform, we are committed to finding distinct and entertaining characters that our audience can enjoy and relate to. We are excited to be working with Marvel Television to bring these fiercely average superheroes to life and watch them take on the world."
New Warriors, which was given a straight to series order on Freeform, is co-produced by Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios. Kevin Biegel (Cougar Town, Enlisted) will serve as showrunner and executive producer, with Marvel's Jeph Loeb (Marvel's The Defenders, Marvel's Punisher) and Jim Chory (Marvel's The Punisher, Marvel's Inhumans) as executive producers.