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| Adam Kane | |
| Series: | Mutant X |
| Notability: | Main character |
| Occupation: | Scientist |
| Gender: | Male |
| Associations: | Mutant X |
| Status: | Alive |
| First: | "The Shock of the New" |
| Final: | "The Assault" |
| Actor: | John Shea |
Adam Kane is one of the central characters from the syndicated superhero fantasy series Mutant X. Played by actor John Shea, he was introduced in the series' pilot episode, "The Shock of the New" and made fifty appearances in the series in total. His final appearance was in the series' finale, "The Assault".
Overview[]
Adam Kane was a biochemist for Genomex, whose experiments helped to create a mutagenic strain in the human genome, giving rise to a race of "new mutants" - children gifted with strange, paranormal abilities, but otherwise exist as outcasts from society. While other scientists from Genomex sought to take advantage of these mutants for their own ends, Adam instead chose to protect them. To atone for his actions, Adam created a privatized underground response team known as Mutant X - a group of young mutants committed towards helping others. Adam served as the team's organizer and strategist.
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Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Adam Kane was created by director T.J. Scott, comic book writer Howard Chaykin based on concepts originally developed by Avi Arad and Marvel Studios.
- Not to be confused with Adam Kane, an executive producer on the US remake of Being Human.
- This is not actor John Shea's first foray into the world of live-action comic book television. He also played the villainous Lex Luthor in season one of the ABC series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.