Although the return of "Shadowhunters" Season 2 might not be as closer as fans want it to be, small details about the show are now emerging. In fact, Harry Shum Jr. opened up about his role as Magnus Bane and what the fantasy television series' viewers can expect from his character.
Magnus Bane's Changing Character
In an interview with TV Insider, Harry Shum Jr. revealed that fans might see a different Magnus Bane in "Shadowhunters" Season 2. However, the 34-year-old star cleared that the changes his character is about to display are only minimal. He said that his role continuously alters since the early days until today.
"So you're definitely going to see some changes as far as mood and even looks," Harry Shum Jr. hinted. To recall, Magnus Bane has been known for constantly changing his appearance. He has displayed his half-demon, half-human personality, easily annoyed and impatient temper. However, the dancer cleared that the High Warlock is only doing that to "spice up" his character in "Shadowhunters" Season 2.
Harry Shum Jr. described "Shadowhunters" Season 2's Magnus Bane as a worldly person who has seen everything and have experienced almost everything. If truth be told, he thinks that his role already felt all the emotions every human being can feel. "But still has this quality about him that there're certain things that he's still finding new, even living for centuries," he added.
A Mysterious 'Shadowhunters' Season 2
Meanwhile, it looks like "Shadowhunters" Season 2 is about to alter the original storyline of Magnus Bane from Cassandra Clare's "The Mortal Instruments." Hence, Magnus and also Alec Lightwood's (Dominic Sherwood) future in the second installment will be a mystery.
The show's executive producer Michael Reisz told Paste that the flow of "Shadowhunters" Season 2 is a little enigmatic. They are going to unfold every story in a way that fans will be surprised and the stars will be honored with their own "season worth of stories." "Shadowhunters" Season 2 is set to return in 2017 on Freeform.