Harry Shum Jr Joins 'Shadowhunters' Cast as Magnus Bane!

Harry Shum Jr. (Glee!)has been added to ABC Family's Shadowhunters cast as Magnus Bane!

Exciting news! @HarryShumJr will be joining Shadowhunters as Magnus Bane!

— Shadowhunters (@ShadowhuntersTV) May 15, 2015

Shadowhunters is based on the best-selling series by Cassandra Clare, The Mortal Instruments. Shum Jr. will play the role as the high warlock of Brooklyn. Bane's style can be described as eccentric and while his personality is fierce, charming, and keeps his cards close to his chest. Even though he looks like he is only in his 20s, he is actually hundreds of years old – which makes him wiser and wary of others.

Sketch by Cassandra Jean

I am incredibly excited to be joining @ShadowhuntersTV & play the fierce High Warlock that is #MagnusBane! #ChairmanMeowishappytoo

— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) May 16, 2015

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 series regulars Katherine McNamara as ‘Clary Fray,’ Dominic Sherwood as ‘Jace Wayland,’ Alberto Rosende as ‘Simon,’ Emeraude Toubia as ‘Isabelle Lightwood,’ Matthew Daddario as ‘Alec Lightwood’ and Isaiah Mustafa as ‘Luke Garroway.’ Alan Van Sprang was announced earlier this afternoon as a recurring guest star in the role of ‘Valentine.’ 

Do you guys see the resemblance?!? He is perfect for the role! Congrats Harry! Hopefully we see some of your amazing dance moves on the show!

Alan Van Sprang as Valentine Morgenstern in 'Shadowhunters' TV!

Alan Van Sprang (Reign, The Tudors) joined ABC Family's Shadowhunters cast!

Congrats to @alanvansprang on being cast as Valentine on #Shadowhunters! RT to congratulate him!

— Shadowhunters (@ShadowhuntersTV) May 15, 2015

Alan Van Sprang has been casted as the villain we all love to hate from Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series, Valentine Morgenstern. 

Valentine is described as a highly intellectual, charming but devious Shadowhunter. He has an immense amount of power and will kill anyone who gets in his way. 

Check out the tweet Van Sprang posted, once word got out: 

When a door closes a window opens! So thrilled to be cast as Valentine in #Shadowhunters @ShadowhuntersTV Can't wait @ABCNetwork @ABCFamily

— Alan Van Sprang (@alanvansprang) May 15, 2015

Other cast members include Dominic Sherwood (as Jace Wayland), Katherine McNamara (as Clarissa Fray), Alberto Rosende (as Simon Lewis), Emeraude Toubia (as Isabelle Lightwood), Matthew Daddario (as Alec Lightwood), and Isaiah Mustafa (as Luke Garroway).

Congrats Mr. Van Sprang! You are PERFECT for the role! 

PHOTO: First Glimpse of Kat McNamara in Clary Fray Costume!

Earlier this morning, Kat McNamara tweeted a selfie with a caption indicating that she has finally made it to Toronto to prepare for ABC Family's Shadowhunters!

Good morning, angels... Toronto bound! ➰ #SHADOWHUNTERS @shadowhunterstv @abcfamily pic.twitter.com/hVZfc5uO0F

— Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) May 14, 2015

Director/Executive Producer McG then tweeted an exclusive photo of Kat during a costume fitting. She is set to play the lead role in the television series as Clarissa Fray. By the Angel, she definitely looks like Clary in this photo!

My name is not little girl... She has arrived @Kat_McNamara @cassieclare #Shadowhunters #ClaryIsHere pic.twitter.com/O5GFP57tjz

— McG (@McGsWonderland) May 15, 2015

McG posts first group photo of Shadowhunters cast

Shadowhunters director/executive producer McG is once again proving how amazing he is to fans as he posted the earliest group photo (minus Clary Fray actress Kat McNamara) tonight on his Twitter account.

Pictured left to right: Dominic Sherwood (Jace), Matthew Daddario (Alec), Emeraude Toubia (Isabelle), Alberto Rosende (Simon) and McG. 

Are you excited to see this new cast photo? Share your thoughts! 

PHOTOS: 'Shadowhunters' Boot Camp + More!

The Shadowhunters cast have begun their training for the show, more like Shadowhunters boot camp!

Dominic Sherwood who is set to play Jace Wayland, shared a post-workout selfie via Twitter! No pain no gain, you can do it Dom!

First day of training for @ShadowhuntersTV for @ABCFamily and I am in serious pain!! pic.twitter.com/EcBgXQE3px

— Dominic Sherwood (@DomSherwood1) May 11, 2015

Executive Producer/Director McG shared the two photos below of Dominic and Emeraude Toubia. Emeraude has been casted as Isabelle Lightwood.

Izzy beating up grown men @EmeraudeToubia @DomSherwood1 @arosende @cassieclare @Kat_McNamara pic.twitter.com/He2dr5cBz1

— McG (@McGsWonderland) May 12, 2015

Jace getting ready to fight @DomSherwood1 @cassieclare @arosende @Kat_McNamara @EmeraudeToubia pic.twitter.com/VdDyWRPmTa

— McG (@McGsWonderland) May 12, 2015

McG also tweeted a photo of Alberto Rosende (as Simon Lewis) post-rehearsal.

Simon in my office after rehearsal @cassieclare @arosende @DomSherwood1 @Kat_McNamara @ShadowhuntersTV pic.twitter.com/MpHRvQrvp9

— McG (@McGsWonderland) May 12, 2015

Kat McNamara dyed her hair to prepare for her role as Clary Fray! She looks gorgeous!

My name's Clarissa, but you can call me Clary... 😉➰ #SHADOWHUNTERS @shadowhunterstv pic.twitter.com/RjqJHQamBf

— Katherine McNamara (@Kat_McNamara) May 12, 2015

McG named first director, exec producer for 'Shadowhunters'

Oh My McG! Deadline has announced that McG is set to direct the opening episode of Shadowhunters on ABC Family and will be an executive producer on the series along with writer-showrunner Ed Dector.

 Shadowhunters, from the film’s producer Constantin Film, is slated to go into production in May in Toronto. The project expands McG’s relationship with ABCF, where he recently directed the single-camera comedy pilot Kevin From Work, which has been picked up to series with him executive producing. McG is repped by WME.

I don't know about you, but this news makes me super excited. McG has been a household name for me since his days working on The O.C. and Supernatural. 

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