| "First Steps" | |
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| Series M.A.N.T.I.S. Season 1, Episode 1 | |
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| Air date | August 26th, 1994 |
| Writers | Bryce Zabel |
| Director | David Nutter |
| Producers | Sam Raimi; Sam Hamm; Robert G. Tapert; James McAdams; Coleman Luck; Bryce Zabel; Tim Iacofano; Brad Markowitz; Paris Qualles |
| Starring | Carl Lumbly; Roger Rees; Christopher Russell Gartin; Galyn Görg |
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"First Steps" is the pilot episode of the American superhero fantasy/action series M.A.N.T.I.S., and the second episode of the franchise when one includes the 1994 M.A.N.T.I.S. television movie. The episode was directed by David Nutter and written by Bryce Zabel. It first aired on the FOX Network on Friday, August 26th, 1994.
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Carl Lumbly | Doctor Miles Hawkins |
| Roger Rees | John Stonebrake |
| Christopher Russell Gartin | Taylor Savage |
| Galyn Görg | Lieutenant Leora Maxwell |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Martin Cummins | Dog Face |
| Robin Douglas | Manager |
| Lorena Gale | Lynette |
| Madison Graie | Hassled girl |
| Clabe Hartley | Tony |
| Brion James | Solomon Box |
| Brock Johnson | Punk |
| Suki Kaiser | Ashley Williams |
| Ken Mars | Medical Examiner Reese |
| Kevin McNulty | Fred Saxon |
| Ric Reid | Rex Hauck |
| Jerry Wasserman | Paul Warren |
| Cathy Weseluck | T.V. interviewer |
Notes & Trivia[]
- The character of Ashley Williams is likely named after Ash Williams, the male protagonist from Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise.