New Synopsis For THE NEW MUTANTS Confirms Magik is The Younger Sister of Colossus in The Film

A new synopsis has been released for Marvel’s upcoming superhero horror-thriller The New Mutants, and it confirms the film’s connection to another X-Men character that has recently appeared in the Deadpool film franchise.

In the comics, The New Mutants character Magik is the younger sister of Colossus. Until now, I wasn’t sure if they would include that aspect of the character in the film. But, according to this new synopsis, they make sure to point this detail out for Anya Taylor-Joy’s character.

You can read the full synopsis below for the Josh Boone-directed film:

In this terrifying, action-fueled film based on the MARVEL comic series, five young people who demonstrate special powers are brought to a secret institution to undergo treatments they are told will cure them of the dangers of their powers. Included are Danielle Moonstar aka Mirage (Blu Hunt), who creates illusions from other people’s fears; Rahne Sinclair (Maisie Williams), who transforms into the werewolf Wolfsbane; Sam Guthrie (Charlie Heaton), who, as Cannonball, can fly at jet speeds protected by a force field; Roberto da Costa aka Sunspot (Henry Zaga), who absorbs and channels solar power; and Illyana Rasputin aka Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy).

The younger sister of Colossus, Magik becomes encased in armor at will and wields a soulsword that amplifies her multiple superhuman and psychic abilities. Invited by Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga) to share their stories about when their powers first manifested, the five “patients” come to understand that they are in a class of people called mutants, who have historically been marginalized and feared. As they relive their origin stories, their memories seem to turn into terrifying realities.

Soon, they question what is real and what isn’t, and it becomes clear that the institution isn’t what it seems. Now the question is — why are they being held captive? And who is trying to destroy them? The tension and horror mount in this white-knuckle thrill ride directed by Josh Boone and co-written by Boone and Knate Lee.”

So, there it is. I thought some of you might appreciate the confirmation. I’ve been excited about this movie and while it’s taken years for it to actually get a theatrical release, at least we know it’s coming on August 28th and I’ll be showing up at the theater to watch it!

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