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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Shadowhunters TV Casting News: Jade Hassouné Has Been Cast as Meliorn!




We've got more casting news! ABC Family confirmed today that Jade Hassoune has been cast as Meliorn. Welcome to the TMI family Jade! 

Fans of the books series will be familiar with Meliorn. He is the Seelie Queen's personal KNIGHT. Just to clarify, the Seelie court is a division of faeries, along with the Unseelie Court, whom are lead by the Seelie Court Queen. I'm not sure how much of this will be changed around in the TV series, as below in the official press release, ABC Family says Meliorn is a Seelie.... not sure what that is. I'm guessing they've slightly changed things from the books. 

When asked if Cassie had seen the audition for Meliorn, she confirmed that, "She didn't see an audition. She is curious about what part Meliorn will play in the show." I'm really curious as well. Don't get me wrong, I love this casting choice. The TV cast keeps getting better and better. I like that we're getting actors/actresses that up until now may not have been household names, but after the show is out, I'm guessing a lot of people will know exactly who they are. Below, ABC Family confirmed that this will be a reoccurring role. I'm wondering if we'll get to see a little Izzy and Meliorn history, or if he'll be playing a much different role in the TV series than he did in the book series.

While the pictures of the cast and the set have got us excited about the series, I really wish we were allowed to see pictures of the script. haha. Or you know read the final script. lol There's so much potential for the TV series, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the series storyline bring a lot of the book storyline to life. Huge kudos to the cast! The TV cast in my opinion looks great! I love that they've taken the time out of their schedules to interact with fans on social media.

ABC FAMILY'S OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


ABC FAMILY HAS CAST JADE HASSOUNÉ AS MELIORN
FOR THE SAGA SERIES “SHADOWHUNTERS”


Burbank, CA (June 16, 2015) – ABC Family has cast Jade Hassouné (“Cyberbully”) as Meliorn. It was announced today by the network. Hassoune will be a recurring guest star on the series.



Based on the bestselling young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, “Shadowhunters” follows 18-year-old Clary Fray, who finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is but rather comes from a long line of Shadowhunters – human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother, Jocelyn, is kidnapped, Clary is thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend, Simon. Now living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns more about her past and what her future may hold.
Meliorn, a handsome and elegant fairy, also known as a Seelie, is a creature that is equal parts angel and demon.


“Shadowhunters” is produced by Constantin Film and executive produced by Ed Decter and McG. McG will also direct the first episode. The network has previously announced Katherine McNamara as Clary Fray, Dominic Sherwood for the role of Jace Wayland, Alberto Rosende as Simon, Emeraude Toubia as Isabelle Lightwood, Matthew Daddario as Alec Lightwood, Isaiah Mustafa as Luke Garroway and Harry Shum Jr. as Magnus Bane.

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