Secret Warriors didn’t play out like fans imagined on Agents of SHIELD and it looks like Marvel is ready to remedy that. On Thursday, Marvel Entertainment announced Marvel Rising, a new animation franchise set to launch in 2018. A series of six digital shorts, each about four minutes long, will conclude with a feature-length animated film, Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors. Marvel has not yet announced distribution partners for the project.
We don’t know too much about the plot, except this group of young heroes still figuring things out. Who are they going up against? None other than a formidable Kree defender known as Hala, played by Ming-Na Wen. But considering there are ten heroes -- wielding powers like teleportation, extra human reflexes, metamorphism, fireballs, flight, super speed and lots of sass -- this should be an entertaining defeat. Read about the Marvel Rising roster and watch the trailer below. Scroll through the gallery above for a closer look at each hero.
Dove Cameron as Ghost-Spider (Formerly Spider Gwen)
A free-spirited teen who found her calling to be a superhero after being bitten by a radioactive spider and gaining spider-like powers. As Ghost-Spider, she aids those in need, but has to keep her alter-ego a secret from her father, Captain George Stacy, who sees Ghost-Spider as more of a menace than a hero.
Kamil McFadden as Patriot aka Rayshaun Lucas
A natural born leader who is quick to leap into action to impress his colleagues at S.H.I.E.L.D. Rayshaun strives to live up to Captain America’s legacy with integrity, honesty, and order above all. His skills include heightened strength, speed, stamina and durability.
Kathreen Khavari Ms. Marvel aka Kamala Khan
A devoted fan ofsuperheroes, especially of her mentor Captain Marvel; she is determined that she too can be a great hero! If only she’d be taken seriously. Kamala is equipped with metamorphic powers that allow her to stretch, enlarge, or shrink her overall size, parts of her body, or alter her physical appearance. She is especially fond of “embiggening” her fists.
Chloe Bennet as Quake aka Daisy Johnson
A leading agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. whose tendency for rule-breaking gets her into trouble now and then. Daisy befriends the young group of heroes and through them discovers how to become a better leader. She can generate powerful vibrational waves, which produce effects similar to earthquakes.
Tyler Posey as Inferno aka Dante Pertuz
A brooding, dark loner on the run. Dante has the power of pyrokinesis, which makes him capable of generating flames – however, he is not fully in control of his fiery abilities. It’s a thin line between good guy and villain for the unpredictable Inferno.
Milana Vayntrub as Squirrel Girl
The uber-positive, hilarious best friend and teammate of Ms. Marvel. With advanced computer skills, enhanced strength, agility, durability and senses of a squirrel, Doreen (along with her squirrel partner, Tippy Toe!), is primed and ready to become a successful hero.
Cierra Ramirez as American Chavez
A strong, independent young hero whose painful past drives her to reject leadership and remain a loner. America’s powers include superhuman strength, speed and durability, plus the ability to fly.
Dee Bradley Baker as Lockjaw and Tippy Toe
Two lovable and heroic sidekicks: Lockjaw is Kamala’s trusty, teleporting mutt and Tippy Toe is Doreen’s partner in crime and best squirrel friend.
Kim Raver as Captain Marvel
A bold leader who doesn’t sugar-coat and is guided by a strong sense of duty and honor. She’s the ultimate inspiration for our band of misfit heroes. She is equipped with superhuman strength, can fly at high speeds and can project intense energy blasts.
Ming-Na Wen as Hala
Hala is a Kree Accuser bent on galactic domination. She’ll go to any length or treacherous means to achieve what she, and the entire Kree race, wants: Power. Hala is cold, cryptic and nefarious, often challenging those who try to oppose her.
Booboo Stewart as Exile
A charming, handsome and troublesome young Inhuman whose quest for superiority places him into the wrong crowd. He can use Darkforce energy to create weapons and portals that allow him to teleport.
Skai JacksFron as Gloria “Glory” Grant
Gwen Stacy’s friend and member of their garage band “The Emm-Jays.” Gloria is a smart, hard-working girl that genuinely cares for Gwen, but has felt a distance growing between them ever since their friend, Kevin, was murdered. When being casual, Gloria’s known to be funny, sarcastic and sassy.
Steven Weber as Captain George Stacy
Chief of the NYPD and Gwen Stacy’s loving, but fiercely protective father. Captain Stacy is a very disciplined, hard-working man that will stop at nothing to obtain justice – who unfortunately sees Ghost-Spider as a menace and a threat to society.
Stay tuned to Player.One for more developments on Marvel’s animated endeavours.
