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Supacell: Netflix’s New British Superhero Series
Netflix has recently announced its new British superhero series, Supacell, which is set to release on June 27, 2024.
The show is created by Rapman, known for his work on Blue Story and Shiro’s Story, and is a six-part sci-fi drama that follows a group of ordinary people from South London who unexpectedly develop superpowers.
Netflix’s Supacell – At A Glance
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | June 27, 2024 |
| Genre | Sci-Fi, Superhero |
| Creator | Rapman |
| Number of Episodes | 6 |
| Main Characters | Michael, Sabrina, Andre, Rodney, Tazer, Dionne |
| Plot | A group of ordinary people from South London develop superpowers and must navigate the consequences |
| Cast | Tosin Cole, Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Josh Tedeku, Adelayo Adedayo, Eddie Marsan, Rayxia Ojo, Giacomo Mancini, Yasmin Monet Prince, Michael Salami, Debra Baker, Seosaimhin Hennelly, Haqi Ali, Rendah Beshoori |
| Director | Rapman (Episodes 1, 2, 6), Sebastian Thiel (Episodes 3-5) |
| Executive Producers | Rapman, Anna Ferguson, Steve Searle, Mouktar Mohammed |
| Trailer | Released, giving a glimpse into the plot and characters |
| Synopsis | A group of ordinary people from South London develop superpowers and must navigate the consequences, including the threat of powerful agents who have noticed their abilities. |
Plot
The story revolves around five ordinary people from South London who suddenly discover they have superpowers. The only connection between them is that they are all Black. Michael, played by Tosin Cole, can travel through time and learns that the woman he loves, Dionne, will die.
To save her, he must bring together the other four superhumans. However, they must be careful to avoid the powerful and nefarious agents that have noticed their special abilities.
Cast
The show features a diverse cast of talented actors, including:
- Tosin Cole as Michael Lasaki
- Nadine Mills as Sabrina
- Eric Kofi Abrefa as Andre
- Calvin Demba as Rodney
- Josh Tedeku as Tazer
- Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne
- Eddie Marsan as Ray
- Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen
- Giacomo Mancini as Spud
- Yasmin Monet Prince as Veronica
- Michael Salami as Gabriel
- Debra Baker as an unknown character
- Seosaimhin Hennelly as an unknown character
- Haqi Ali as an unknown character
- Rendah Beshoori as an unknown character
- Seosaimhin Hennelly as an unknown character
- Eddie Marsan as Ray.
Production
Supacell is written and directed by Rapman, who also serves as the lead director. Rapman is known for his work on Blue Story and Shiro’s Story, a trilogy of short films.
Rapman will direct the first, second, and sixth episodes of Supacell, while Sebastian Thiel will direct episodes three through five. Rapman executive produces with Anna Ferguson, Steve Searle, and Mouktar Mohammed.
Release Date and Trailer
Supacell is set to release on June 27, 2024, on Netflix. The show’s trailer has been released, giving fans a glimpse into the plot and characters. The trailer shows Michael using his time-traveling ability to try and save his girlfriend, Dionne, while the group of superhumans must navigate their newfound powers and the threats that come with them.
Supacell is an exciting new addition to Netflix’s lineup of British productions. With its diverse cast and unique take on the superhero genre, the show promises to deliver an engaging and thrilling experience for viewers. Fans of sci-fi and superhero dramas can look forward to the release of Supacell on June 27, 2024.
