Sharlto Copley To Play Christian Walker In PlayStation’s ‘Powers’
The final pieces of the puzzle are falling into place forPowers, the first original series from Sony’s PlayStation Network.Sharlto Copleyhas just been cast in the lead role of Christian Walker, whileMichelle Forbesis set to play Retro Girl.
The pair joinSusan Heyward,Eddie Izzard,Noah Taylor,Olesya Rulin,Max Fowler, andAdam Godley.David Sladeis directing the first two episodes. More details after the jump.
Copley plays one of the duo, Christian Walker. The charming investigator was himself a Power once, but lost his abilities after a battle with another, villainous Power. Heyward (The Following) plays his partner, the smart and tough Deena Pilgrim.
Forbes' Retro Girl is the “undisputed super star of the Powers community,” asTV Lineputs it. That’s partly because she’s a good superhero — she’s seen as an icon of justice and selflessness — but it’s also because she has an uncanny knack for self-promotion and brand management.
As previously reported, Izzard plays big bad Wolfe (get it?), who has a history with Walker, and Fowler is the embittered teenage son of Walker’s slain former partner. Taylor is criminal mastermind Johnny Royalle, Rulin is Power wannabe Calista, and Godley is Powers division head Captain Cross.
Powers is the first regular TV role for Copley. On the big screen, he was last seen suffering the wrath of Angelina Jolie inMaleficent. He recently wrappedChappie, his third collaboration with director Neill Blomkamp.
Forbes has much more experience with the small screen. She appeared this year onOrphan Blackand will jugglePowerswith a co-starring role on A&E’sThe Returned. In addition, she’s said to be circling Season 2 of HBO’sTrue Detective. On the film front, she’ll next be seen inThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay.
