As revealed in the Hollywood Reporter, Lucy Punch of Hot Fuzz and Dinner for Shmucks will be playing the role of Deena Pilgrim in the upcoming pilot of Bendis and Oeming’s rather famous creator owned comic, Powers.
While Punch wasn’t the “popular” choice among fans (Katee Sackhoff, anyone?) it should be an interesting pick to see played out. In literally everything I’ve seen her in, she’s been a comedic actress, whereas Deena is … well, funny, but not “Rita Rudner Funny” (as the quote goes).
We’re still awaiting the casting of Christian Walker (the rumor is Kyle Chandler right now), but Punch will be joining Bailee Madison as the young Retro Girl and Charles S. Dutton as Captain Cross.
The pilot is written by Charles Eglee (former exec producer for Walking Dead) and directed by Michael Dinner (Justified, Sons of Anarchy), with FX hoping to air the show in early 2012.
(via source)
