Nico is now officially being casted as Asian-American!

FROM MARISSA LEE of RACEBENDING.COM

I have great news to share…Today Marvel contacted us and gave us a statement affirming that their goal is to cast an Asian American actor.  They also changed the casting breakdown.  You can read more about it, here:  http://www.racebending.com/v3/general/marvel-responds-to-runaways-casting-concerns/

Please continue to encourage your actors to audition for the role, particularly since Marvel has now confirmed their plans to cast an Asian American.  There should also be roles for older Asian American actors to depict the character’s parents.

Best,
Marissa Lee
racebending.com

CASTING INFO:
The character is Girl 1 on this casting call: http://www.smallfacescasting.com/

Girl 1: Uniquely beautiful, nurturing but guarded
Asian-American Female, must play 16-18
Must be at least 16 by January 2011

Japanese American goth girl Nico Minoru is the leader of the Runaways. Remember to research the character before taping your audition, and follow all submission directions carefully!  Break a leg!

THANKS TO SEAN TARJOTO