The New Mutants cast features an ensemble group of young performers, but who are the big names? Based on the eponymous Marvel Comics series, Josh Boone's 2020 film marks the end of 20th Century Fox's X-Men franchise, as Marvel Studios now controls the official rights.
In The New Mutants, various mutants learn how to control their powers at a medical city run by Dr. Cecilia Reyes. All of the young superheroes have tragic backstories, and so they need to better understand themselves before venturing off into the world again. The New Mutants narrative primarily centers on Dani, a naive Native American mutant who initially tries to escape, but learns that Dr. Reyes has ways to prevent her subjects from leaving. Dani forms a strong bond with a Scottish mutant named Rahne, and slowly becomes closer with the rest of the group: Illyana, Sam, and Bobby. The New Mutants released in August 2020.
The New Mutants main cast includes two prominent actresses who could be considered "household names," and the supporting cast is led by a popular Brazilian performer. Overall, the film's diverse lineup will appeal to global audiences. Here's a cast and character guide for The New Mutants.
The New Mutants' Main Cast & Characters
Anya Taylor-Joy as Illyana Rasputin aka Magik: A Russian mutant with sorcery powers. Anya Taylor-Joy delivered breakthrough performances as Thomasin in The Witch and Casey Cooke in Split. She also voiced Brea in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and portrays Gina Gray in Peaky Blinders.
Charlie Heaton as Sam Guthrie aka Cannonball: An American mutant with aerial powers. Charlie Heaton stars as Jonathan Byers in Stranger Things.
Henry Zaga as Roberto da Costa aka Sunspot: A Brazilian mutant with solar powers. Henry Zaga portrayed Jake in Looking for Alaska and currently appears as Nick Andros in The Stand.
Blu Hunt as Danielle Moonstar aka Mirage: A Native American mutant with cerebral powers. Blu Hunt portrayed The Hollow/Inadu in The Originals and currently stars as August Catawnee in Another Life.
Maisie Williams as Rahne Sinclair aka Wolfsbane: A Scottish mutant with wolf powers. Maisie Williams is best known for portraying Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. She recently voiced Cammie MacCloud in Gen: Lock and stars in the upcoming horror film The Owners.
The New Mutants' Supporting Cast & Characters
Alice Braga as Cecilia Reyes: A doctor. Alice Braga stars as Teresa Mendoza in Queen of the South and Maggie in We Are Who We Are. She has also appeared in I Am Legend and portrays SolSoria in the upcoming DCEU film The Suicide Squad.
Dustin Ceithamer as Smiling Man: A looming baddie at the medical facility. The New Mutants marks the feature debut for Dustin Ceithamer.
Marilyn Manson as Smiling Man (Voice): One of the most controversial recording artists of the '90s, Marilyn Manson portrayed Ron Tully in Sons of Anarchy and Johan Wengren in American Gods season 3.
Adam Beach as Dani's Father: Adam Beach earned a Golden Globe nomination for his performance as Charles Eastman in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. He also portrayed Ira Hayes in Flags of Our Fathers and Slipknot in Suicide Squad.
Thomas Kee as Sam's Father: Thomas Kee has appeared in Chappaquiddick and The Company Men.
Colbi Gannett as Young Illyana: Colbi Gannett portrayed Young Joy Wilkes in Castle Rock season 2.
Happy Anderson as Reverend Craig: Happy Anderson has appeared in The Knick, Mindhunter, and Bad Boys for Life.
The New Mutants was written by Josh Boone and Knate Lee.