So there's a new official synopsis for NEW MUTANTS (that is totally still coming out you guys!) that goes into quite a bit more detail into the story than what we've seen previously. Of note, it states that Magik is in fact the sister of X-MEN mainstay Colossus in the film, as she is in the comics.
Here's the synopsis for more:
In this terrifying, action-fueled film based on the Marvel comic series, five young people who demonstrate special powers are brought to a secret institution to undergo treatments they are told will cure them of the dangers of their powers.
Included are Danielle Moonstar aka Mirage (Blu Hunt), who creates illusions from other people’s fears; Rahne Sinclair (Maisie Williams), who transforms into the werewolf Wolfsbane; Sam Guthrie (Charlie Heaton), who, as Cannonball, can fly at jet speeds protected by a force field; Roberto da Costa aka Sunspot (Henry Zaga), who absorbs and channels solar power; and Illyana Rasputin aka Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy). The younger sister of Colossus, Magik becomes encased in armor at will and wields a soulsword that amplifies her multiple superhuman and psychic abilities.
Invited by Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga) to share their stories about when their powers first manifested, the five “patients” come to understand that they are in a class of people called mutants, who have historically been marginalized and feared. As they relive their origin stories, their memories seem to turn into terrifying realities. Soon, they question what is real and what isn’t, and it becomes clear that the institution isn’t what it seems. Now the question is — why are they being held captive? And who is trying to destroy them?
Meanwhile, NEW MUTANTS is still scheduled to hit theaters August 28th…but we'll keep you posted if (when) it's delayed.
So what do you guys think? Still excited for NEW MUTANTS? And if not, does this help change your mind? Either way, sound off below!
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