Game of Thrones and Handmaid's Tale stars spotted in 'explosive' trailer for new thriller
Sky has just released a brand new trailer for its upcoming thriller series, Atomic, starring some very recognisable names from the world of TV.
The gripping new footage released this Thursday (14th August) promises plenty of action and jaw-dropping twists and turns throughout this high-stakes chase across North Africa and the Middle East.
Game of Thrones icon Alfie Allen leads the series as a drug smuggler who gets mixed up with wanderer JJ, played by Star Trek: Discovery's Shazad Latif.
When they find themselves inadvertently trafficking some valuable and volatile cargo, their mission catches the attention of worldwide enforcers who will stop at nothing to take them down.
The Handmaid's Tale star Samira Wiley heads up their opposition as Cassie Elliott, who's determined to bring them in after falsely connecting them to dangerous elements.
An official synopsis reads: 'When the path of free-spirited drug smuggler Max (Allen) collides with JJ (Latif), an enigmatic outsider on the run, an unlikely friendship is formed.
'They're swept into a chaotic, high-stakes mission they never signed up for— trafficking highly enriched uranium across North Africa and the Middle East, with the CIA, MI6, and a global web of opposing forces closing in fast.
'Leading the charge for the CIA is highly skilled scientist and a Non-Official Cover (NOC) officer Cassie Elliott (Wiley).
'Convinced Max and JJ are in league with violent extremists, her relentless pursuit puts them all on a collision course revealing that nothing is what it seems, and everyone has an ulterior motive.
'The pair find themselves on a wild road trip, confronting covert operatives, an internationally funded cartel, and ultimately their own pasts.
'What starts as a bid for survival slowly becomes something more: a reluctant partnership, a shot at redemption, and one hell of a ride.'
Atomic is shaping up to be one of Sky's biggest shows of the year and is set to cap off the summer with a bang.
One viewer replied to the trailer on YouTube: 'both lead actors rock - let's see how the writers are.'
And another said: 'Sky does these types of serials extremely well. They're yet to let me down. I look forward to giving this a chance.'
Is it on your radar or are you not a fan of high-octane thrill rides?
Atomic premieres Thursday, 28th August on Sky.
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