Jamie Chung Cast in the Role of Blink in Bryan Singer’s X-MEN TV Pilot
Sucker Punch and Gotham co-star Jamie Chung has joined the cast of Bryan Singer's upcoming X-Men series pilot being produced by Fox.
According to Variety, Chung will be taking on the role of Blink, a.k.a. Clarice Fong, a mutant character from the comics who has purple skin and the ability to teleport. She's described as being "sarcastic, lively and a bit of a tomboy." It's also said the her "naturally strong exuberance has taken a hit after a sudden and traumatic upheaval of her life. As she adjusts to the new people and places that are suddenly 'home,' she is slowly becoming herself again." Here are some additional details about her powers:
Blink is a mutant with the ability to create teleportation portals that can move objects or groups of people short or vast distances. Her limit is not known, but she has teleported as far as from Earth to the moon. She uses her powers offensively by focusing her teleportation ability creating spears which she can throw with high accuracy. The spears will expand into portals at her will, teleporting all or a portion of an enemy or object, or merely stunning them and she usually keeps a quiver of spears on her back. She is very skilled with her teleportation powers, and has on several occasions defeated much more powerful opponents by redirecting their own powers back at them. Her teleporting makes a characteristic 'blink' sound, hence her name.
She has proven to be a very skilled hand to hand fighter, having honed her skills by training with Sabretooth. She is also extremely agile.
Blink is a great and interesting character, and it's awesome that she has made her way into the series. Chung is also a solid actress who will fantastically fit the character.
The untitled X-Men series will focus on two ordinary parents who discover their children possess mutant powers. Forced to go on the run from a hostile government, the family joins up with an underground network of mutants and must fight to survive. I imagine Blink will be a part of this underground network of mutants.