Ken Leung Cast as Karnak in Marvel’s The Inhumans

Ken Leung

Ken Leung

Ken Leung (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens,”) has been cast as Karnak in the Marvel’s Inhumans television series for ABC.  Karnak is Black Bolt’s cousin and closest advisor. His gift is an ability to see the fault in all things – people, plans, structures, everything. He’s Black Bolt’s most ardent supporter and strategist and is often seen as the royal family’s planner and philosopher.

Marvel’s Inhumans explores the never-before-told epic adventure of the royal family including Black Bolt, the enigmatic, commanding King of the Inhumans, with a voice so powerful that the slightest whisper can destroy a city.

It was previously announced that a version of the first two episodes of the new ABC series, which will be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, will premiere exclusively in IMAX theaters for a two-week window in September 2017, prior to the 8-episode network run.

“Ken brings both a wisdom and a power to the role that no one else could match.  His Karnak will be awesome,” said Executive Producer, Jeph Loeb.

Executive Producer Scott Buck added: “Ken Leung has a great natural intelligence that reads clearly and will add depth and complexity to the very complicated character of Karnak.”

Marvel recently announced that “Hell on Wheels” star Anson Mount will star as Black Bolt, Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones,” “Misfits” “Vicious”) will portray Maximus, and Serinda Swan (“Ballers,” “Graceland”) as the queen, Medusa.