Julian McMahon Joins Marvel/Hulu's Runaways
Doctor Doom himself Julian McMahon has returned to the world of Marvel after signing up to play a mysterious new character in Hulu’s adaptation of Brian K. Vaughn and Adrian Alphona’s Runaways.
The TV series, which will be separate from the rest of the Marvel universe, tells the story of a group of teens who learn their parents are supervillains. After their discovery, they head out on their own and use their unique skills to defeat their parents and help save Los Angeles however they can. Information about the show has been slow coming but expect a steady trickle of details as the November release date gets closer.
Best known for Nip/Tuck and playing Doctor Doom in Fox’s original Fantastic Four films, McMahon’s character will help the heroes as they attempt to thwart their parents. You can read the brief synopsis for the character below:
“McMahon will play Jonah in the series. While his origins and ultimate intentions are unknown, he is a pivotal player in the Runaways’ rebellion against their parents.”
The six super powered teenagers will be played Rhenzy Feliz (Teen Wolf), Lyrica Okano (The Affair), Virginia Gardner (Glee), Ariela Barer (New Girl), Gregg Sulkin (The Sarah Jane Adventures), and Allegra Acosta (100 Things To Do Before High School).
Co-starring James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ever Carradine (Major Crimes), Annie Wersching (24), Kip Pardue (Ray Donovan), Kevin Weisman (Alias), Brigid Brannagh (Army Wives), Ryan Sands (The Wire), Angel Parker (The People v. O.J. Simpson), Brittany Ishibashi (This Is Us), and James Yaegashi (Broadway’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s) Runaways premieres November 21 on Hulu.
