![]() ![]() In addition to “The Originals,” Richardson-Sellers also appeared in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as Korr Sella, a Resistance officer reporting to General Leia Organa. Vixen was the first black woman superhero for DC Comics, originating from the fictional African nation of Zambesi.Įchikunwoke (E.K.) will continue to voice the animated Vixen on the network’s digital channel, CW Seed. Like her granddaughter, Amaya’s powers are derived from the mysterious Tantu Totem, which allows her to channel the powers of animals, so she’s able to mimic the abilities of any animal that has ever lived on Earth. This newest incarnation of the character is actually the grandmother of the Vixen played by Megalyn Echikunwoke who voices Vixen, a.k.a Mari McCabe, in the animated spin-off, and brought her to life on The CW’s “Arrow” series.Įchikunwoke was unavailable to portray the character on “Legends of Tomorrow” ( she’s currently filming Charles Stone III’s sorority/stepping dramedy “Step Sisters” in which she stars), and so a recasting had to be done, with Richardson-Sellers taking the baton. Maisie Richardson-Sellers (“The Originals”) has been added to the Season 2 cast of the CW superhero series playing the series-regular role of Amaya Jiwe, aka Vixen. Nick Zano will also be a new member of the team playing Dr. Nate Heywood, who may or may not embrace his comic book alter ego of Citizen Steel.ĭC’s Legends of Tomorrow returns for Season 2 on Thursday, October 13, at 8 pm on The CW.įor more television coverage, check out our entertainment hub page.The CW’s “Legends of Tomorrow” has cast a new Vixen. Richardson-Sellers is the second new series regular to be added to Legends of Tomorrow ahead of the upcoming season. She played Eva Sinclair, a witch whose body Rebekah inhabited, and was Vincent’s ex-wife who got consumed by the power of dark magic. Like her granddaughter, Mari McCabe (portrayed by Megalyn E.K. on Arrow last season), Amaya’s powers are derived from the mysterious Tantu Totem, which allows her to magically access the abilities of animals.įans of The CW may be familiar with Richardson-Sellers from her stint on The Originals. Richardson-Sellers’ incarnation of the character is the newest superhero to board the Waverider and join the team’s ranks. This version of Vixen will be played by Maisie Richardson-Sellers and here is the description of her character ( via TVLine): Rip and the team will travel a couple generations back in Mari McCabe’s family tree to recruit her grandmother, Amaya Jiwe, to join the team as Vixen. Luckily, the object that gives Vixen her power, the Tantu Totem, has been passed down from mother to daughter for generations. But the actress who portrayed Vixen on both of those shows, Megalyn E.K., could not commit to be a series regular on Legends of Tomorrow. ![]() The character had already been introduced to the audience and she has her own animated series on CW Seed. Oh the amazing storytelling possibilities that open up when a show has a time machine built into its premise.ĭC’s Legends of Tomorrow wanted to add Vixen to its roster of superheroes for Season 2. By Leah Smith 7 years ago DC’s Legends of Tomorrow has found its new Vixen, casting Maisie Richardson-Sellers to play Amaya Jiwe, the grandmother of Mari McCabe’s Vixen. ![]()
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