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Ariela Barer as Gert (Runaways)
Gert Yorkes hails from time-traveling parents who gave her a dinosaur that she has a telepathic connection to. In the comics, the character—spoilers!—died, but that's about to change. Ariela Barer takes on the role for Hulu's series. Her other credits include One Day At a Time, K.C. Undercover, Modern Family and New Girl.
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Lyrica Okano as Nico (Runaways)
Nico Minoru is a Wiccan who actually has magical abilities. Out of all the Runaways comic book characters, she's had the longest career. Lyrica Okano has appeared on Unforgettable, The Affair and The Michael J. Fox Show.
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Allegra Acosta and Molly (Runaways)
Molly Hayes is the spitfire of the team. In the comic series she's a mutant who has super strength. Since this show isn't done by Fox, don't expect the "M word" to be used. Allegra Acosta appeared in Just Add Magic and 100 Things to Do Before High School.
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Virginia Gardner as Karolina (Runaways)
In the comic series Karolina Dean is revealed to be an alien with special powers including flight, and spoiler alert—a lesbian. Virginia Gardner has appeared in Hart of Dixie, Glee and The Goldbergs.
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Gregg Sulkin as Chase (Runaways)
Written off as the jock, the apple didn't fall very far from the tree when it comes to his evil scientist parents—just in the science part. Gregg Sulkin's other credits include As the Bell Rings, Pretty Little Liars and Faking It.
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Rhenzy Feliz as Alex (Runaways)
Alex Wilder has no special powers, aside from his intellect., but he is the de facto leader of the group of teens who learn their parents are super villains and go on the run. Rhenzy Feliz's other TV credit is Casual.
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Olivia Holt as Dagger (Cloak & Dagger)
In the Cloak & Dagger TV series, Olivia Holt plays Dagger, a young teen who acquires special powers and learns the abilities work best with Tyrone Johnson aka Cloak. The characters have been around since 1982. In the comics, Dagger has the ability to generate light daggers that have a variety of abilities, including draining vitality. Holt's other credits include I Didn't Do It, Kickin' It and Dog With a Blog.
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Aubrey Joseph as Cloak (Cloak & Dagger)
Cloak has the ability to engulf others in darkness, in the comics it's done with his cloak. Aubrey Johnson plays the character in Freeform's new drama. His other credits include The Night Of and Law & Order: SVU.
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Milana Vayntrub as Squirrel Girl (New Warriors)
Milana Vayntrub of This Is Us fame will take on the the lead of Freeform's New Warriors series, Squirrel Girl. The character, who has a squirrel sidekick, has squirrel-like abilities, including a prehensile tail, claws, enhanced strength, ability and senses. And the ability to communicate with squirrels, of course.
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Derek Theler and Mr. Immortal (New Warriors)
Baby Daddy veteran Derek Theler is sticking with Freeform for New Warriors. His character Mr. Immortal is a skilled acrobat and athlete who has the ability to resurrect himself after death, hence the name. He's been around since 1989.
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Jeremy Tardy as Night Thrasher (New Warriors)
Night Thrasher, a creation of the late 1980s, is a vigilante and excellent hand-to-hand fighter, but really doesn't have abilities of his own. Jeremy Tardy's other credits include The Mindy Project, Dear White People and War Dogs.
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Matthew Moy as Microbe (New Warriors)
Microbe first appeared in 2005 and has the ability to communicate with germs and other microscopic organisms. Matthew Moy appeared on 2 Broke Girls and provides a voice on Steven Universe.
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Kate Comer as Debrii (New Warriors)
A relatively new character, Debrii has the power of telekinesis, often using the debris around her to protect her. Kate Comer, who appeared in season two of HBO's The Comeback opposite Lisa Kudrow, will take on the role for Freeform's new series.
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Calum Worthy as Speedball (New Warriors)
Speedball, who has the ability to generate force fields that come out as brightly colored balls. The character first appeared in 1988. Calum Worthy's other credits include Jessie, Austin and Ally, Caprica and Smallville.