The New Mutants

Did You Know?

• The New Mutants was originally slated for release in 2018 but faced multiple delays, including reshoots and the Disney acquisition of Fox.
• The film is part of the X-Men universe but features new, younger mutants who are not part of the main continuity, marking a departure from the franchise’s usual characters.
• Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays Illyana Rasputin, is known for her role in The Queen’s Gambit and has described playing Illyana as one of the most fun roles of her career.
• The character of Illyana Rasputin, or Magik, is based on the comic book character created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, who has the ability to create magical weapons and teleport.
• The film’s original script was heavily influenced by Stephen King’s work, with the tone leaning more toward horror and psychological thriller than traditional superhero fare.
• Despite its darker tone, The New Mutants is the final film in Fox’s X-Men series before the Disney acquisition, marking the end of an era for the franchise.
• The film had a limited theatrical release due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was released digitally shortly thereafter.
• Maisie Williams, who plays Rahne Sinclair (Wolfsbane), underwent extensive training for the role to prepare for the physical transformation scenes.
• The film explores the themes of fear and trauma, with each mutant confronting a manifestation of their darkest memories.
• The New Mutants were first introduced in The X-Men comics in 1982 as a team of young, inexperienced mutants learning to harness their powers.