Marvel's Runaways brings on Elizabeth Hurley as villainous sorceress Morgan Le Fay for Season three on Hulu
Marvel is bringing an iconic sorceress to the small screen in the third season of Marvel's Runaways on Hulu.
Elizabeth Hurley has come aboard to portray the iconic Marvel Comics sorceress Morgan Le Fay, according to TV Line.
The 53 year old actress also took to Instagram to address her casting this afternoon.
Sorceress: Marvel is bringing an iconic sorceress to the small screen in the third season of Marvel's Runaways on Hulu
'Thrilled to be joining the Marvel Universe to play Morgan le Fey, an iconic @marvel villain and the greatest sorceress of all time, in @marvelsrunaways. Can’t wait to start,' Hurley said.
The Marvel character is based on an enchantress of the same name, who dates back to the legend of King Arthur, described as Arthur's savior and protector.
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The Marvel version of the character was created by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely, who was born in the 6th Century A.D. in Camelot and became a sorceress.
Thrilled: 'Thrilled to be joining the Marvel Universe to play Morgan le Fey, an iconic @marvel villain and the greatest sorceress of all time, in @marvelsrunaways. Can’t wait to start,' Hurley said
She was visited by a villain from the future known as Doctor Doom in the comics, and she clashed with heroes such as Iron Man, Scarlet Witch and Iron Patriot.
She was a student of Merlin in the Marvel Comics, and is considered the greatest sorceress of all time.
Among her incredible powers are the ability to enchant objects, manipulate mystic energy and use astral projections, who also has a sharp sense of humor.
Statement: 'Elizabeth Hurley is joining the Marvel Universe, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her portraying one of the most enchanting Marvel characters,' said Marvel Television chief Jeph Loeb
'Elizabeth Hurley is joining the Marvel Universe, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have her portraying one of the most enchanting Marvel characters,' said Marvel Television chief Jeph Loeb.
Hulu renewed the series for a third season in April, with the streaming service issuing a 10-episode order.
Cast: Hurley joins a primary cast of Runaways that includes Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Gregg Sulkin, Allegra Acosta, Annie Wersching, Ryan Sands, Angel Parker, Ever Carradine, James Marsters, Kevin Weisman, Brigid Brannagh, James Yaegashi, Brittany Ishibashi, Kip Pardue and Julian McMahon
Renewal: Hulu renewed the series for a third season in April, with the streaming service issuing a 10-episode order
Hurley is coming off her role as Queen Helena in The Royals, which ran for three seasons.
She also plays Clara in the upcoming movie Then Came You, which she stars in alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, who also wrote the script.
Hulu hasn't confirmed when Runaways will start production on Season 3, or when it might debut on the streaming service.
Actress: Hurley is coming off her role as Queen Helena in The Royals, which ran for three seasons
New movie: She also plays Clara in the upcoming movie Then Came You, which she stars in alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, who also wrote the script.
