The Three-Body Problem Casts 12 Stars, Including Two ‘Game of Thrones’ Alums
Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss didn’t wind up making their Star Wars movie, but the duo is working on a new science-fiction series for Netflix: The Three-Body Problem.
Based on the best-selling novel written by Liu Cixin and translated by Ken Liu, the series will cover what happens when aliens invade Earth in the midst of China’s Cultural Revolution.
The Three-Body Problem will explore how various groups interact with the extraterrestrials, diving into the politics that might accompany such a development. Of course, Benioff and Weiss are no strangers to the political aspects of sci-fi and fantasy.
According to Deadline, the show has begun casting, announcing 12 stars for the upcoming series. Among them are two Game of Thrones alums: John Bradley and Liam Cunningham.
Bradley portrayed Jon Snow’s friend Samwell Tarley in the hit HBO series, while Cunningham brought Ser Davos Seaworth to life. The two will reunite with Benioff and Weiss for The Three-Body Problem.
In addition to Bradley and Cunningham, the following talent has also signed on for the Netflix series:
- Alex Sharp
- Benedict Wong
- Eiza Gonzalez
- Jess Hong
- Jovan Adepo
- Marlo Kelly
- Saamer Usmani
- Sea Shimooka
- Tsai Chin
- Zine Tseng
With actors hailing from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a number of popular films, it seems The Three-Body Problem will have a fairly recognizable cast. The creators haven’t revealed who’s playing who, but further updates should be on the horizon.
Derek Tsang will direct the upcoming series, and he’ll serve as executive producer alongside Bernadette Caulfield, Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, and Nena Rodrigue. The show is in pre-production, so it could be a while before we see it.
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One thought on “The Three-Body Problem Casts 12 Stars, Including Two ‘Game of Thrones’ Alums”
I am very excited. Also, I am relieved that eiza Gonzalez signed on. I thought perhaps she was holding out. But, that’s neither here nor there.
Again. I am very excited about this piece of news.
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