All you need to know on new Netflix superhero-drama Supacell created by Rapman
Supacell is a new superhero-drama that has been released on Netflix and comes from the mind of the music artist Rapman.
Tosin Cole leads the cast as Michael Lasaki, a South Londoner who suddenly gains the ability to travel in time.
However, he soon learns his fiancé Dionne (played by Adelayo Adedayo) is in grave danger from an unknown threat and will need to bring together four other people who have developed superpowers to stop it.
A synopsis on Radio Times reads: "Doctor Who alum Tosin Cole and BAFTA-nominated The Responder star Adelayo Adedayo play loved-up couple Michael and Dionne, whose life is thrown into chaos when the former suddenly gains the ability to travel through time.
When five ordinary people in South London discover they have extraordinary powers, it's down to one man to unite them and save the woman he loves.
Supacell, created by Rapman, is now playing. pic.twitter.com/RdC7ZaXg1d— Netflix (@netflix) June 27, 2024
"However, this surprising gift will seem anything but as he learns that his fiancé is doomed to an untimely demise, unless he can track down four other powered individuals and unite them against an unforeseen threat."
Speaking to Cosmopolitan about why he created the show Rapman explained: "I was always a massive fan of the genre. I loved Heroes, Misfits, old school Batman, but I never saw a superhero story that was realistic to what a normal person would do if they had powers.
"Then, I first spoke the idea out loud when I was doing promo for my film, Blue Story, and wondered what people from ends like south London would do with powers. Then, in 2020, I started writing and developing the show."
We yearn for a love like these two.
Meet Michael and Dionne in this exclusive scene from #Supacell. Coming to Netflix tomorrow!! pic.twitter.com/bC5pg5aIbm— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 26, 2024
Having the series set in south London was important to him, as he said: "It's where I'm born and raised, I'm a proper south Londoner. I've lived in Lewisham, Catford, Deptford, I know south London better than anywhere. I've had so many firsts there, it's my home so I wanted to put it on the map.
"I don't think I've seen a show that represents what south London is really like, so no other series is doing it like Supacell."
Netflix Supacell full cast
Tosin Cole as Michael Lasaki
Adelayo Adedayo as Dionne
Nadine Mills as Sabrina
Calvin Demba as Rodney
Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Andre
Josh Tedeku as Tazer
Eddie Marsan as Ray
Yasmin Monet Prince as Veronica
Giacomo Mancini as Spud
Michael Salami as Gabriel
Rayxia Ojo as Sharleen
Travis Jay as John
Andy Thompson as Twosie
Sanches Brown as Energy Hunter
Kojo Attah as Strong Hunter
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Dajay Brown as Carlton
Seosaimhin Hennelly as Rachel
Rendah Beshoori as Dr. Donna Kemble
Kelvin Ade as Shaun
Destiny Viva as Sister
All six episodes of Supacell are available to watch right now on Netflix