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editAlex Wilder
edit- Rhenzy Feliz as Alex Wilder: A nerd who longs to reunite with his childhood friends. He has a high intellect and is the leader of the Runaways.[1] Feliz also plays a member of the alien race known as Gibborim, possessing Alex's body, in seasons two and three.
Nico Minoru
edit- Lyrica Okano as Nico Minoru:
A Wiccan who isolates herself with her gothic appearance and is a member of the Runaways.[1] Unlike the comics, Nico does not summon the Staff of One through self-harm. Okano said this was tweaked, "for good reason" as there would be "a lot of young teenagers watching the show and we don't want to promote anything like self-harm because that's serious". She added that an element of drawing blood would still be involved.[2]
Karolina Dean
edit- Virginia Gardner as Karolina Dean:
A human-alien hybrid burdened by her religious upbringing who wants to pursue her own desires instead of following in her mother's footsteps, and is a member of the Runaways.[1] Karolina has the ability of flight, to glow with rainbow-colored light, and to shoot beams of light.[3]
Gertrude Yorkes
edit- Ariela Barer as Gertrude Yorkes: A riot grrrl, social activist, and a member of the Runaways. She also has a telepathic link with her genetically engineered dinosaur, Old Lace.[1]
Chase Stein
edit- Gregg Sulkin as Chase Stein:
A high school lacrosse player who is often dismissed as a dumb jock, but displays brilliance in engineering and is a member of the Runaways.[1] Sulkin and the writers wanted the character to be "more layered" than the comics, and Sulkin felt that Chase was the most changed of the Runaways from the source material.[4] The character is depicted as having the potential to be as much of a genius as his father is,[5] and builds gadgets, including powerful weaponized gauntlets called "Fistigons".[6] Connor Falk portrays a young Chase.[7]
Molly Hernandez
edit- Allegra Acosta as Molly Hayes Hernandez: The youngest member of the Runaways who is characterized by her positive attitude. Molly discovers she has the ability of superhuman strength and invulnerability.[1] Evelyn Angelos portrays a young Molly.[8]
Catherine Wilder
edit- Angel Parker as Catherine Wilder: Alex's mother, a successful lawyer, and a member of Pride.[9]
Geoffrey Wilder
edit- Ryan Sands as Geoffrey Wilder: Alex's father and a self-made business man who had a grueling path to his success and is a member of Pride.[9]
Leslie Dean
edit- Annie Wersching as Leslie Ellerh Dean: Karolina's mother, one of the leaders of the cult-like religious group, the Church of Gibborim, and a member of Pride.[9][10] Mia Topalian portrays a young Leslie Ellerh, while Charlie Townsend portrays her as a toddler.
Frank Dean
edit- Kip Pardue as Frank Dean:
Karolina's father, a former teen star who is struggling in his professional acting career and becomes one of the leaders of the Church of Gibborim.[9][10] Unlike the comics, Frank is not currently a member of Pride. Pardue described the character as the "liaison" between the Runaways and Pride, saying, "This whole show is about the kids fighting their parents. Frank tows that line and has to find out where his allegiances lie".[11]
Janet Stein
edit- Ever Carradine as Janet Stein: Chase's mother who has a brilliant mind, is "a perfect PTA mom", and a member of Pride.[9] Sorel Carradine portrays a young Janet.[7]
Victor Stein
edit- James Marsters as Victor Stein:
Chase's father, an engineering genius and a member of Pride.[9] Marsters was inspired by Vincent D'Onofrio's portrayal of Wilson Fisk in Daredevil, saying it was "exactly opposite of what I was expecting", and also looked for common ground with Victor, saying, "I'm not an abusive parent but I'm not a perfect parent. I don't think anyone is." He added that Victor just wants Chase to live up to his potential.[5] Tim Pocock portrays a young Victor.[7] Marsters also plays Jonah, possessing Victor's body, in seasons two and three.
Stacey Yorkes
edit- Brigid Brannagh as Stacey Yorkes: Gert's mother, a bioengineer, and a member of Pride.[9] Brannagh also plays a member of the alien race known as Gibborim, possessing Stacey's body, in seasons two and three.
Dale Yorkes
edit- Kevin Weisman as Dale Yorkes: Gert's father, a bioengineer, and a member of Pride.[9]
Tina Minoru
edit- Brittany Ishibashi as Tina Minoru:
Nico's mother who is a brilliant innovator, ruthless CEO, and perfectionist "tiger mom" who is a member of Pride.[9] The character previously appeared in the film Doctor Strange, in a minor role as a Master of the Mystic Arts, portrayed by Linda Louise Duan.[12][13][14] The producers felt free to recast the role and create a different version of Tina Minoru since Duan was not named as the character in the film.[15] Ishibashi also plays a member of the alien race known as Gibborim, possessing Tina's body, in seasons two and three.
Robert Minoru
edit- James Yaegashi as Robert Minoru: Nico's father and a member of Pride who is a brilliant innovator.[9]
Jonah
edit- Julian McMahon as Jonah:
Karolina's biological father, a member of the alien race known as the Gibborim who is the Pride's benefactor.[16] McMahon described Jonah as "the wealthy guy who's pretty ego-driven and mission-driven... who's trying to accomplish certain things and if something were to get in his way he'd plow through it", which he felt was similar to Victor von Doom, whom he portrayed in Fantastic Four and its sequel. He also revealed that he did not appear in the earlier episodes as the character in his near-death state, as he had been cast after the first four episodes had been completed.[17] Ric Sarabia portrayed the character in this state,[18] which McMahon stated took five hours of make up application to achieve.[17]
Xavin
edit- Clarissa Thibeaux as Xavin: A shape shifting alien who believes in a prophecy that she is betrothed to Karolina.
Recurring characters
editIntroduced in season 1
editOld Lace
editOld Lace, a genetically engineered Deinonychus telepathically linked with Gert Yorkes, appears in the series. The character is portrayed by a puppet that was operated by six people, including one person pumping air through the puppet to show the dinosaur breathing. Barer called the puppet "incredible ... You see her emotions. We don't not make use of that."[19]
- Danielle Campbell as Eiffel: A girl who attends Atlas Academy and looks down on Karolina and has a crush on Chase.
- Pat Lentz as Aura: A member of the Church of Gibborim who works for the Deans. Sarah Ann Vail portrays a young Aura.
- Heather Olt as Frances: A member of the Church of Gibborim who works for the Deans. Alexa Marie Anderson portrays a young Frances.
- DeVaughn Nixon as Darius Davis: An old associate of Geoffrey's who holds a grudge against him.
- Cody Mayo as Vaughn Kaye: Leslie Dean's assistant at the Church of Gibborim.
- Alex Fernandez as Flores: An LAPD lieutenant who works under the Pride.
- Ozioma Akagha as Tamar Davis: Darius' wife who is pregnant with, and eventually gave birth to, his son, Xerxes.
Introduced in season 2
edit- Ajiona Alexus as Livvie: Darius' sister-in-law and Alex's love interest.
- Helen Madelyn Kim as Megan: A millennial employee at Pride who is unknowingly abused by her bosses.
- Myles Bullock as Anthony "AWOL" Wall: Flores' corrupt partner who goes after the Runaways.
Introduced in season 3
edit- Elizabeth Hurley as Morgan le Fay: A powerful sorceress of the Dark Dimension.[20][21]
- Scarlett Byrne as Bronwyn: A member of Morgan le Fey's coven of witches.
Guest characters
editIntroduced in season 1
edit- Zayne Emory as Brandon: A member of Chase's lacrosse team.
- Timothy Granaderos as Lucas: A member of Chase's lacrosse team.
- Nicole Wolf as Destiny Gonzalez: A young woman who joins the Church of Gibborim and is sacrificed soon after by the Pride.
- Nathan Davis Jr. as Andre: An associate of Darius' who is used as a sacrifice for the Pride.
- Lee Fraley as David Ellerh: The founder of the Church of Gibborim and Leslie's father. Nathan Sutton portrays a young David.
- Ryan Doom as Alphona: Chase's lacrosse coach.
- Devan Chandler Long as Kincaid: A man hired by Tina Minoru for devious purposes.
- Kimmy Shields as a supporter of Gert's club.
- Anjelika Washington as a supporter of Gert's club.
- Cooper Mothersbaugh as a supporter of Gert's club.
- Amanda Suk as Amy Minoru: Nico's sister, Alex's best friend and Tina and Robert's daughter who died prior to the beginning of the series. Chandler Shen portrays a young Amy.
- Vladimir Caamaño as Gene Hernandez: A geologist who is Molly's father and a former member of Pride who died in a fire.
- Carmen Serano as Alice Hernandez: A geologist who is Molly's mother and a former member of Pride who died in a fire.
- Jorge Diaz as Earl: A friendly social activist that Gert befriends.
- Marlene Forte as Graciela Aguirre: A distant relative of Molly's.
Stan Lee makes a cameo appearance as a limo driver.[22]
Introduced in season 2
edit- Ryan Dorsey as Mike: A homeless biker who causes trouble for the Runaways.
- Jan Luis Castellanos as Topher: A mysterious street kid with super strength who briefly joins the Runaways.[23]
- Efrain Figueroa as Joseph: Topher's father who was injured by his son.
- Rose Portillo as Eileen: Topher's mother who kicked him out of the house.
- Veronica Diaz as Sofia: Topher's sister who is a nurse.
- Damien Diaz as Oscar Gonzalez: Destiny's brother who Frank kills in self defense.
- Elayn J. Taylor as Nana B: Darius' mother and Tamar's mother-in-law.
- Brie Carter as Mary: A millennial employee at Pride who is unknowingly abused by her bosses.
- Steve O'Young as Mitch: A member of AWOL's strike team.
- Kathleen Quinlan as Susan Ellerh: A member of the Church of Gibborim and Leslie's mother.
- Kara Royster as Wendy: A millennial employee at Pride who takes an interest in Chase.
Introduced this season is Darius and Tamar's infant son Xerxes.
Introduced in season 3
edit- Anjali Bhimani as Mita Nansari: An employee at WIZARD.
- Emily Alabi as Cassandra: A member of Morgan le Fey's coven of witches.
- John Ales as Quinton the Great: A once great magician and the original owner of the Hostel.
- Marilyn Tokuda as Akari Minoru: Tina's mother and Nico's grandmother.
- Minae Noji as Tokiko Minoru: Tina's sister and Nico's aunt.
- Brianna Ishibashi as Judith Minoru: Tina's sister and Nico's aunt.
- Granville Anes as Curtis Stein: Victor's father and Chase's grandfather.
- Elliot Fletcher as Max: An unfortunate WIZARD intern who befriends Gert.
- Martin Martinez as Bodhi: A member of the renovated Church of Gibborim who befriends Molly.
- Claudia Sulewski as Julie: Karolina's girlfriend from an alternate future.
- Olivia Holt as Tandy Bowen / Dagger: A teenager with the ability to emit light daggers to inflict bodily pain, dazzle and purge addictions from her targets from a distance. additionally, she can see the greatest hopes of those she touches and even steal them for herself. Holt starred as the character on the show Cloak & Dagger.[24]
- Aubrey Joseph as Tyrone Johnson / Cloak: A teenager with the ability to generate and engulf others in shadow and transport them to the Darkforce Dimension. In addition, he can see the greatest fears of those he touches as well as teleport over long distances. Joseph starred as the character on Cloak & Dagger.[24]
Introduced this season is Jonah and Leslie's infant daughter Elle.
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