According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton is in talks to take on the role of Cannonball in Josh Boone's upcoming New Mutants movie. He now joins Anya Taylor-Joy (Magik) and Maisie Williams (Wolfsbane) as members of the superhero team, while Rosario Dawson is expected to take on a mentor role of sorts to the team as Dr. Cecilia Reyes, a mutant doctor.
Heaton played brooding outsider Jonathan Bryers in the Netflix series and delivered a strong performance from start to finish. He's only starred in two movies, both of which flew under the radar.
In New Mutants, "Heaton will play Sam Guthrie, also known as Cannonball, a teen who propels himself into the air (…like a cannonball) and is invulnerable while doing so." Next up to be cast are Danielle Moonstar, Sunspot, and Warlock. Described as a horror movie, it's been said that the heroes find themselves held in a secret facility against their will and must battle the dangers of their powers, as well as the sins of their pasts. It's been confirmed the characters won't don superhero costumes.
New Mutants starts shooting in Boston this July and is set to be released next year. Excited?