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Scott Buck reveals that Ellen's character 'is not a character in the comic book' as well as praises Anson Mount's depiction of Black Bolt, promising that it is something that excites everyone.

May 5, 2017

AceShowbiz - Following the release of the first official image of the series, showrunner Scott Buck has been giving away new details about the upcoming ABC "Marvel's Inhumans". During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Buck talks about Ellen Woglom's undisclosed character, how Black Bolt (Anson Mount) will be depicted on the series as well as the series' connection with "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.".

Although Buck doesn't want to reveal much about Ellen's character, he opens up, "She's not a character in the comic books." He adds, "She's someone new who we have brought in."

Ellen's character is described as "an introverted employee at a private aerospace company who is enthusiastic about all things concerning outer space and the Moon." By far, nothing much is known about the character, not even her name. Fans assume that Ellen's character's private aerospace company will be the vector by which humans are first introduced to the Royal Family.

Meanwhile, Buck is more than willing to share how Black Bolt will be depicted on the series as the Inhuman King is a character who barely speaks since his slightest whisper can destroy a city. "It's a little bit difficult to write him, because Black Bolt does not speak, but yet he is our hero and he is the center of the show, so it does certainly present challenges in how you tell his story, but fortunately we came up with a really good story," Buck says.

"Anson is terrific. I think everyone's going to be very pleased and excited by his Black Bolt," he praises Anson's depiction of the character. "We're not doing voice over. If you read the comics, you see Black Bolt does find a way to communicate to people, but he's also a very enigmatic character as well, and he keeps a lot inside. That's part of what's so fascinating about him is that a lot of times, we don't know what he's thinking."

Regarding the connection with "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", Buck admits they "inhabit the same universe." He adds, "So things that have happened on S.H.I.E.L.D. will potentially affect our show as well." However, when asked if there will be a crossover between the two series, Buck responds, "Not at this point. [Laughs] We're just trying to get this launched."

Co-produced with IMAX, the Marvel-related series will be consisting of eight episodes. "Inhumans" follows the Royal Family of the Inhumans, a race of genetically advanced humans with extraordinary powers introduced in 1965 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Marvel's "Fantastic Four". After the Royal Family of Inhumans is splintered by a military coup, they barely escape to Hawaii where their surprising interactions with the lush world and humanity around them may prove to not only save them, but Earth itself.

"Marvel's Inhumans" stars Serinda Swan as Medusa, Isabelle Cornish as Crystal and Sonya Balmores as Auran. The cast also includes Mike Moh as Triton and Iwan Rheon as Maximus. Lockjaw will also be featured on the series.

Buck, Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory executive produce the series with Marvel Television and ABC Studios co-producing. Roel Reine will helm the first two episodes of the series.

"Inhumans" will screen for two weeks in IMAX theaters starting on Friday, September 1. It will be followed by its television debut on ABC this fall.