In the age of the entertainment remixes, we’re getting all manner of reboots, remakes, and re-imaginings. Coming soon is the Hasbro cinematic universe that will feature and connect five 80s classic cartoons: M.A.S.K., Visionaries, Micronauts, ROM, and GI Joe. My inner 12-year-old is doing flips and cartwheels across a meadow made of candy. My present-day self is writing this article about SilverHawks, a forgotten 80s cartoon that would make for as good a cinematic universe as any other.
Come with me, into a world of re-imagination!
2. The Heroes
In the original SilverHawks, there were six main characters. However, here were lower it to three with hints at two other Hawks who we never see or meet.
Phoenix played by Joseph-Gordon Levitt
Called Quicksilver in the show, I’m sure Fox wouldn’t allow it, so we change it to Phoenix. It suits the bird-theme better anyway. SilverPhoenix’s upgrades allow him to generate and control fire, but Jonathon Quick needs to learn to control himself first.
Osprey played by Priyanka Chopra
Trained from birth for the SilverHawks program, Osprey is a no-nonsense warrior. As Osprey, her upgrades make her super-fast for short distances. She uses two “talons” or short swords. Osprey struggles to understand were the warrior ends and human begins.
Merlin played by Carlos Valdes
The comic-relief of the group and also the brains of the outfit. Merlin’s upgrades gave him shades of blue similar to a Merlin. Merlin is small but a smart and fierce fighter who enjoys creating new gadgets and weapons for missions.
