Hell on WheelsstarAnson Mounthas landed the lead role of Black Bolt in the Marvel’sInhumans television series. Marvel’sInhumanswill explore the never-before-told epic adventure of the royal family including Black Bolt, the enigmatic, commanding King of the Inhumans, with a voice so powerful that the slightest whisper can destroy a city. With casting just now getting under way, it remains to be seen how many more roles still need to be filled.
It was previously announced that a version of the first two episodes of the new ABC series will premiere exclusively in IMAX theatres for a two-week window in September 2017, prior to the 8-episode network run. Marvel’sInhumans, were first introduced inMarvel ComicsbyStan LeeandJack Kirbyin 1965. Since that time, they have grown in prominence and become some of the most popular and iconic characters in the Marvel Universe. Here’s whatJeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television and Executive Producer, had to say in a statement.
“Ansonloves the challenge of playing a character who will only communicate silently. His enthusiasm mixed with his imposing almostregal personamade it easy to see why he is our Black Bolt.”
Vin Dieselhad been rumored to star as Black Bolt whenInhumanswas being set up as a movie, part of Marvel’s Phase 3 lineup, butGuardians of the Galaxy 2directorJames Gunnrecently revealed thatVin Dieselwill likely not take a pay cut to star in a TV show. Marvel recently announced thatIwan Rheon(Game of Thrones,Misfits,Vicious) will portray Maximus, a clever and charming Inhuman that is fiercely devoted to the people of Attilan, especially his brother, Black Bolt, though he harbors an intense desire to wear the crown himself. Here’s what executive producer and showrunnerScott Buckhad to say in his statement.
“Black Bolt is a character whose deep complexity must be conveyed without uttering a single word, and I’m very excited to have Anson on board to bring him to life.”
This series was first announced just a few months ago, when IMAX Corp., Marvel Television, a unit of Marvel Entertainment, and Disney ABC Television Group announced an innovative agreement to exclusively premiere the new ABC seriesMarvel’s Inhumansin IMAX commercial theatres. This marks the first time a live-action television series has debuted in this manner. ABC, IMAX and Marvel Television also intend to work together to create a joint marketing and promotion plan for the series across their proprietary media platforms, which would be the first such cross-platform marketing launch of a television series. This deal also marks IMAX’s first time as a financing participant in a TV pilot and series. Marvel’sInhumansis executive produced byScott Buck(Dexter, Marvel’sIron Fist) along withJeph Loeb(Marvel’sDaredevil, Marvel’sJessica Jones,Luke Cage) andJim Chory(Marvel’sDaredevil, Marvel’sJessica Jones, Marvel’sLuke Cage) withBuckserving as showrunner.Roel Reine(Admiral,Black Sails) will direct the first two episodes. The series is co-produced by Marvel Television and ABC Studios.
