ABSINTHE aka RIPLEY ( FC: Angela Sarayfan ) written by TARA.

Oof. Ripley has had a rough start in life. Actually, Ripley’s had it rough all through her life but I was so mesmerized by her story that I couldn’t stop reading once I started. The disappearance of her parents, then Joy, her involvement with Synth, then finally venturing into her current work – and the part with the futuristic drugs that you’ve created! I’m tempted to add all of that into a separate page on the main blog right now. Ripley is going to be such a force in Metropolis, I can feel it, and I’m beyond thrilled that she’s here.

BABYDOLL aka LYRA SADIK ( FC: Neslihan Atagül ) written by EM.

Em, I don’t even have the right words to describe how devastated I felt while I was reading your application, in all the right ways. I only had a small seedling of an idea for Babydoll, but you took that and made it make so much sense - why she keeps everyone at a distance, how she took the name Babydoll and made it her own. Everything about Lyra was so beautifully tragic and I haven’t been able to get her out of my head since I first took a look at your writing. So happy to have her (and you) here and I can’t wait to see what she does.

CASPER aka ( FC: Damaris Goddrie ) written by MARLOWE.

I think what helped me make this choice was how clear Juniper’s voice was in your writing. They’re actually quite funny, which I adored, but that lightness and humor quickly developed into something that felt a lot heavier as Juniper lost their family and fell into a partnership with Mars. Radicalization. Sure, it’s a strong word, but I think that’s exactly where I wanted Casper to be - wanting action, wanting to be the sword for the rebellion. Even in their frustration, though, I can really tell that Juniper cares a lot about the people of D3 and the other mutants; I can’t wait to see where this takes them. 

GEMINI aka BOBBY REYES ( FC: Rome Flynn ) written by AARON.

I’m a little (and by that, I mean completely) in love with Bobby. I love all the parts of your application, from the format to the dialogue to that small peak at Bobby’s set – I think he’s meant to be charming anyway but I’m head over heels for him. My favorite part was when Bobby-and-Bobby were talking to each other on his birthday and starting laughing. It warmed my heart and it was bittersweet all at once - exactly what I was looking for in Gemini. I’m super happy that you’re here!

MARS aka IRIS / NADIA MAYS ( FC: Sonequa Martin-Green ) written by RONI. 

This was no doubt the hardest decision I’ve had to make today and I’m, again, very saddened by the fact that both of you went for this one role. I wish I could duplicate Mars and I want to scream! What I loved so much about Iris, amongst many other things, was how smart she is. Her survival instincts just kicked in but it’s also so clear that she’s patient and strong and hurt and angry and it just made me want to see a lot more of her. I also should let you know here that I’m super on board with all of your rebellion plans 👀 - and I’m really looking forward to writing against Iris!

MOONBEAM aka NOEMI ELARA PERRINE ( FC: Jessica Henwick ) written by JORDAN.

This might sound odd, but my favorite thing about your interpretation of Moonbeam was how you showed all her imperfections and complexities. Moonbeam, I think, was one of the harder characters to really flesh out - she can’t be just about her upbringing and she certainly can’t just be about resentment or her sense of adventure. But you balanced each side of her so well and you clearly have so many plans for her - I really love Noemi so much and I can’t wait to write against her.

NIGHTINGALE aka SANTIAGO CRUZ ( FC: Charles Michael Davis ) written by ALEXA.

‘Despite only being a child, Santiago was placed on a pedestal.’ One of the main things I was looking for in Nightingale was their struggle with the burden or responsibility that was put on them because of their power. How incredibly tiring that must have been – there needed to be a reason for them to question what they were doing now. And you showed that so well through Santiago; I can practically feel his exhaustion through the screen that all I want to do is tell him to rest – so I’ll be looking forward to how you develop him in the group!

REAPER aka MIGUEL GARCIA HERNANDEZ ( FC: David Castaneda ) written by EMILY.

I’m not sure that this was what you’d planned, but I was so obsessed with your Reaper the moment I started reading your application that I honestly don’t think anyone else could have filled the spot. And I sincerely hope that everyone will get to read your full application because it was so incredibly detailed and amazing and heartbreaking that I actually might have started crying when I was reading about Miguel. I also am so blown away by the fact that Miguel actually has his own motivations when it comes to Metropolis – and his far-too-complicated relationship with Rebecca and her vision of the city. I could go on forever but I mostly, I’m just really happy that Miguel is now in our lives.

SUNGLOW aka SAFFIRA CITRINE FLINT ( FC: Laura Harrier ) written by MISHA. 

I’m really bummed that I have to make a decision at all - both applications were so, so good that I’m actually kind of mad that I have to choose! In the end, I think Saffira’s voice showed very strongly in the interactions that she had, and the little sprinkles of dialogue you threw in, Misha. From the outside, Saffira really is someone who has everything, but there were still so many complexities you threw in - her relationship with Victor, the end of that relationship, and how curious she actually is by nature. I can really see her going somewhere within this story, and I think that potential is really what drew me to Saffira. Can’t wait to see what she does!

TINMAN aka IDRIS SALEM ( FC: Marwan Kenzari ) written by JESSIE.

How dare you make me love a A WHOLE FAMILY and then make me sad! ‘the salems, a vibrant staple in district three, fades to the background.’ This really broke my heart into pieces and I don’t have enough words to describe how much I feel for them. And Idris is so complicated – he has so much kindness but so much anger inside him at the same time, and the fact that he’s trying to convince Mars that violence isn’t the answer because he’s tried that – ugh. I’ll stop here before I end up writing a whole thing, but I’m so glad to have you!

YOKAI aka PETER FUKUYAMA ( FC: Ryan Potter ) written by ANA.

DINAH aka WILLA ELIZABETH LAMENTA ( FC: Nathalie Emmanuel ) written by BEE.

First of all, I can’t emphasize enough how incredible both of the apps were for Dinah. In the end, it was the kindness and the love Willa showed her community that really caught my attention, as I’d originally envisioned Dinah to be. Seeing the little details you threw in your writing, especially in Josephine and Willa’s journals, I loved seeing parts of Metropolis come to life. In particular, I loved all the other people around Willa - Sammy, Harry, Ms. Laurie, even Andy. It made her seem so real and because of the way she spoke about those around her and treat them, it made sense to me that they’d come to help her with her cafe. I’m really looking forward to writing against Willa! 

EVE aka MÜGE AĞÇAY ( FC: Bensu Soral ) written by SARA.