Meet the mutants of The Gifted with nine new video promos

Last Updated on July 31, 2021

Soon, Fox's X-MEN-related TV series, THE GIFTED, will arrive, and introduce fans of comic book entertainment to a group of new mutants. I've had my eye on this program since its inception, and now that promotional materials are beginning to roll out, it's been rather interesting to see how it's shaping up. Today, the show's official Twitter account tweeted out nine new video shorts, as a way of introducing us all to the mutant cast of THE GIFTED.

If you're unfamiliar with the concept for the upcoming show, THE GIFTED focuses on a family who goes on the run from a hostile government agency, when parents Reed (Stephen Moyer) and Kate (Amy Acker) Stewart learn their children have mutant abilities. With the help of an underground network of mutant rebels —including Blink (Jamie Chung), Thunderbird (Blair Redford), and Polaris (Emma Dumont)— the Stewart kids will need to learn how to master their "gifts" … or else. Dun dun dunnn!

Here's a collection of the character intro videos:

Blink… and you'll miss her. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/g2PgDvCzsn

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Jamie Chung plays Blink, a mutant with the ability to teleport through portals.

Here comes trouble. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/hIhthRdxSH

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Emma Dumont stars as the Mistress of Magnetism (and daughter of Magneto), Polaris.

Family comes first. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/XKI1YSKhVv

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Stephen Moyer will step into the role of District Attorney Reed Strucker.

The matriarch to a new future. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/tfssAPnvWj

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Amy Acker will play Caitlin Strucker, mother of the two mutant children on the run.

Her powers are hidden no more. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/EfIsLJQYLU

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Natalie Alyn Lind is Lauren, a mutant trying to escape an evil organization with her family in-tow.

All power. No control. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/aWGgayLf0J

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Percy Hynes White will play Lauren's brother, Andy.

He can find anyone. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/f7jCMXQeYj

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Filling out the rest of the cast we have Blair Redford as John Proudstar/Thunderbird.

Love is keeping him together. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/Ldi6mwWxu2

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

Sean Teale as Marcos Diaz/Eclipse

Trying to protect the human race. #TheGifted pic.twitter.com/uI8PEXrsTF

— The Gifted (@TheGiftedonFOX) July 13, 2017

And finally, Coby Bell as Agent Turner.

Whoa! Since when was inherent beauty a part of the X-gene? Where are all the funky-looking mutants with scaly skin or jagged teeth? But I digress, THE GIFTED will premiere its pilot episode during this year's San Diego Comic Con event, with its television premiere set for Monday, Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. ET on Fox. Despite these promos looking akin to a collection of Abercombie & Fitch ads, I'm still totally on-board to check this show out when it hits. 

What about you? Are you excited for THE GIFTED? Which one of these promos has you the most interested in learning more about that character? Let us know in the comments section below!