Anna Daniels
The final member of the team: Illyana Rasputina, also known as Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy, Glass). In the comics, Illyana is the younger sister of the Alpha-level mutant Mikhail Rasputin (who has the ability to manipulate matter on a subatomic level) and Piotr Rasputin, known to the Marvel faithful as the X-Man Colossus. A magic user, Illyana can channel the dimension of Limbo for own purposes; she can transport herself and/or others through space and time, generate psionic shields and armor, project herself astrally, and conjure a magical weapon known as the Soulsword. She has undergone training in the use of her abilities from none other than Doctor Strange; she is, in fact, the Sorceress Supreme of Limbo, although — since New Mutants is in no way connected to the MCU — this will obviously not come into play in the movie.
In the trailer, Illyana is seen — apparently quite cheerfully — describing how she “killed 18 men, one… by… one.” She also appears to be among the first to question the motives of Dr. Reyes, telling Dani, “this isn’t a hospital… it’s a cage.” This remark apparently sets Dani off on an investigative path, as she’s later seen telling Rahne, “I saw something I don’t think she wanted me to see… I don’t think we’re here to get better.” What, then, are they there for? Only Dr. Reyes knows for sure — but who the heck is she?
Written by: Looper
