Marvel's Inhumans: First Look at Lockjaw

Marvel's Inhumans TV series is currently filming in Hawaii, and Marvel has just revealed the first look at the cast, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly. Marvel has tapped a familiar showrunner to make the show a reality: Scott Buck, who worked as showrunner on March's Iron Fist (and, of course) Dexter.

The first two episodes will be shot entirely using IMAX cameras (which makes that IMAX launch make a little more sense) and that footage for more episodes will also be shot in IMAX, including sequences on the Moon, which is the comic book team's traditional base of operations. Roel Reine will direct the first two episodes.

Marvel's initial announcement focused on the innovative marketing of playing this in IMAX theaters before the TV premiere. “This unprecedented alliance represents a bold, innovative approach to launching great TV content for a worldwide audience,” said Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group in a statement. “It highlights Disney|ABC’s unrelenting commitment to finding new and creative ways to showcasing our very best programming and increasing global engagement and reach.”

We've been waiting for our first look at the giant, teleporting dog in the cast, and now he's here...

This probably means the trailer isn't far behind.

The Inhumans Release Date

The first two episodes of The Inhumans TV series will screen in IMAX theaters for two weeks beginning September 1st. It was originally then scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, September 26th, but ABC has now moved it to Fridays at 9 pm. Does this mean we'll get it on September 29th or 22nd? We're not sure yet, but we'll update this when we know.

Check it out, and then we have some more details on who's who.

The Inhumans Cast

Let's go from left to right in that picture:

Eme Ikwuakor is Gorgon, "Cousin of Black Bolt (Anson Mount), member of the Royal family, and leader of Attilan’s military. With super strong legs, complete with hooves, he can generate destructive seismic waves with a single stomp. The yin to his cousin Karnak’s (Ken Leung) yang, Gorgon would rather fight than talk to solve his problems."

Ken Leung (Lost, The Sopranos) is Karnak, "Black Bolt's cousin and closest advisor." According to the official character description, "His gift is an ability to see the fault in all things — people, plans, structures, everything. He’s Black Bolt’s most ardent supporter and strategist and is often seen as the royal family’s planner and philosopher."

“Ken brings both a wisdom and a power to the role that no one else could match. His Karnak will be awesome,” said executive producer Jeph Loeb in a statement.

Anson Mount, loved by fans of AMC's excellent western Hell on Wheels will play Black Bolt, " the enigmatic, commanding King of the Inhumans, with a voice so powerful that the slightest whisper can destroy a city."

“Anson loves the challenge of playing a character who will only communicate silently,” said Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television and Executive Producer in a statement. “His enthusiasm mixed with his imposing almost regal persona made it easy to see why he is our Black Bolt.”

“Black Bolt is a character whose deep complexity must be conveyed without uttering a single word," added Scott Buck, "and I’m very excited to have Anson on board to bring him to life.”

Serinda Swan (of Graceland fame) will play Medusa, "Queen of the Inhumans and wife of Black Bolt — his most trusted advisor, a fiercely resilient warrior who has the ability to move and control her hair the way most people use their hands and fingers." 

“Serinda empowers Medusa’s regal glory and still maintains a relatability that synced perfectly with the character,” said Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television and Executive Producer in a statement. “She is nothing short of wonderful.”

Isabelle Cornish is Crystal, "the youngest member of the royal family and has the ability to control the elements. Impetuous and independent she is also deeply devoted to her family."

Iwan Rheon is Maximus, who has been described in previous character descriptions as the "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." 

Secretly covets power? Yeah, we'd say that is in Rheon's wheelhouse. The Welsh actor previously played power-mad Ramsay Bolton on Game of Thrones.

Not pictured here:

Mike Moh is Triton, "Black Bolt’s cousin, he’s calm under pressure and supremely athletic. His gift is his fish-like ability to live underwater."

Sonya Balmores is Auran, "Head of the Royal Guards on Attilan, a capable and no-nonsense woman. She is fiercely loyal to the King of Attilan."

Ellen Woglom is also playing an "undisclosed character" described as "smart, intense, and focused—so focused that oftentimes, social skills take a back seat. Her job at a private aerospace company is her life, second only to her passion for all things space and lunar. She’s primed to be swept up in an adventure." 

Don't go crazy, though. "She's not a character in the comic books,"Scott Buck told Entertainment Weekly. "She's someone new who we have brought in."

But most importantly, Lockjaw will be on the show! "Crystal’s 2,000 lb canine companion; he is a two-thousand-pound dog (yes, a dog!) with the ability to teleport." 

This cast makes us even more excited to see Inhumans, which already had a lot going for it. 

The Inhumans Trailer

The creepy main voice you're hearing is Iwan Rheon as Maximus, and I have to imagine that's Serinda Swan's Medusa talking with him.

The Inhumans Story

Here's the show's official synopsis:

After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them, but Earth itself.

So, this puts to rest any speculation that Hawaii would be doubling for Atillan on the show. Instead, we're getting a decidedly Earth-based (and perhaps more TV budget friendly) approach to the team. On the other hand, the first two episodes are getting a theatrical release (more on that in a minute) so we may get some of the more "out there" big set elements before the team comes to Earth.

The Inhumans Poster

Check out the poster, which features unmissable splendor of a symbol familiar to fans of the classic Marvel Comics lore that's notably affixed on the costume of team leader Black Bolt....