It has been well known for some time that Marvel Studios has been planning to adapt one of there lesser known properties 'Runaways' to the big screen, and now it has reached pre-production stages and a casting call has been out out by Walt Disney Pictures and Marvel Studios for the film!
The casting call describes what they are looking for in an actor to play each role...
Boys:
Boy 1: Very smart, natural leader, in need of a father figure
Male, African American, must play 16-18
Must be at least 16 by January 2011
Boy 2: A rebel, ignores rules and authority, wounded inside
Male, must play 16-18
Must be at least 16 by January 2011
Girls:
Girl 1: Uniquely beautiful, nurturing but guarded
Female, must play 16-18
Must be at least 16 by January 2011
Girl 2: Chubby oddball, smart and verbal
Female, must play 16-18
Must be at least 16 by January 2011
Girl 3: Conventionally beautiful, with an unchecked ego
Female, must play 15-18
Must be at least 16 by January 2011
Girl 4: An innocent, wide-eyed and overprotected
Female, must play 8-10
Must be at least 9 by January 2011
Also, the site reveals filming for 'Runaways' will go from January 2011 to July 2011. Awesome!
'Runaways' will likely be set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after 'The Avengers'. 'Runaways' will be directed by Pete Sollett and will be written by Drew Pearce and Brian K. Vaughn.