During the Marvel’s Runaways panel at New York Comic Con, it was announced that newcomer Jan Luis Castellanos has been cast in the second season of Hulu’s Marvel show as the fan-favourite character Topher, pictured above.
“I’m super grateful to be joining the Marvel/Hulu/Runaways family,” said Castellanos. “It has been a dream come true. Topher is a tough and complicated kid, and it was very exciting to bring him to life. I can’t wait for you all to meet him!”
The official Marvel site describes Topher as “a crafty runaway who schools our kids on new levels of street game. The consummate survivor, Topher knows how to read the room and win friends.”
If you’re familiar with the Runaways comics, you’ll know that all is not what it seems when it comes to Topher, although it’s possible that the show will take a different path with the character.
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“The Runaways have left their homes (and evil parents) behind and now have to learn to live on their own. As they scavenge for food, search for shelter, and take care of one another, our kids begin to realize that, for better or worse, they’re stuck with each other. And it’s up to them to take down PRIDE once and for all. But someone sent a mysterious message to Jonah… Is there a mole in the Runaways? Meanwhile PRIDE is focused on finding their children, and Jonah has his own dangerous plan in mind.”
Season two of Marvel’s Runaways will premiere on December 21st on Hulu.
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