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POLDARK and Outlander stars have been transformed into superheroes in a first look at new Sky drama The Nevers.

Eleanor Tomlinson and Laura Donnelly are among the cast of the sci-fi take on Victorian England.

Outlander star Laura Donnelly stars in The Nevers
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Outlander star Laura Donnelly stars in The NeversCredit: HBO / sky

The dark clip introduces viewers to a world where people - mainly women - have been 'touched' and abnormal abilities, both charming and disturbing, gifted upon them.

A haunting male voice says: "It came three years ago - the power that mocks God... those afflicted are the 'Touched'."

A teasing first look at the six-part series goes on to promise suspense, drama and superhero powers being put to full use.

Poldark fans will remember Eleanor, 28, in the role of Demelza in the BBC series.

The six part series follows a group of gifted women
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The six part series follows a group of gifted womenCredit: HBO / sky
A teaser trailer has been dropped
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A teaser trailer has been droppedCredit: HBO / sky
The action is set in Victorian London
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The action is set in Victorian LondonCredit: HBO / sky

While Laura, 38, stars as Jenny Murray in the historical drama Outlander.

Here Laura leads the cast alongside Red Rock actress Ann Skelly in the roles of Amalia True and Penance Adair.

Amalia (Donelly) is described as "a mysterious, quick-fisted widow", while Penance (Skelly) named a "brilliant young inventor."

Poldark Eleanor Tomlinson is among the cast
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Poldark Eleanor Tomlinson is among the castCredit: BBC
While Laura is among the cast of Poldark
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While Laura is among the cast of PoldarkCredit: © 2019 Starz Entertainment, LLC

Together the pair are seen championing women like themselves against those who believe they have no place in the world.

The action takes place in London during the last three years of Queen Victoria's reign.

James Norton, Olivia Williams, Nick Frost, Ben Chaplin, Tom Riley, Pip Torrens and Amy Manson are also among the cast.

The drama, born out of an idea from Joss Whedon, is set to air on HBO in April, with it's debut on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV expected at some point this year.

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