Game Of Thrones star is worlds away from Westeros in first look at new blockbuster crime thriller - playing drug smuggler alongside Handmaid's Tale favourite

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5 days ago

Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen looks worlds away from Westeros in the first look at a new blockbuster crime thriller, where he is dressed down and rugged
The must-see Sky drama Atomic follows the unlikely friendship between free-spirited drug smuggler Max, played by Allen, and an enigmatic outsider JJ, played by Shazad Latif of Star Trek: Discovery.
When the pair become caught up in a cartel's plot to transport uranium across North Africa, they are swept into a chaotic high-stakes mission and forced to get along.
All the while, they are hotly pursued by the authorities, namely Handmaid's Tale star Samira Wiley, who plays a determined CIA lead.
The gripping five-part series is based on the non-fiction book The Atomic Bazaar, which explores the world of nuclear trafficking.
In the first images from the upcoming thriller, Allen is transformed from cocky Theon Greyjoy to modern day delinquent, dressed in grubby rags and blue jeans.
In a glimpse of what's to come, he is pictured on his knees at gunpoint, a pained look on his face.
The synopsis reads: 'Leading the charge for the CIA is highly skilled scientist and a Non-Official Cover officer Cassie Elliott, played by 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.'
Sky's trailer promises a mix of powerful plot lines and punchy action as viewers watch the leading characters develop an unusual bond.
In the short clip, Allen looks drastically different from his Game Of Thrones role, swapping Theon's armour and tousled hair for a more contemporary look.
'The pair find themselves on a wild road trip, confronting covert operatives, an internationally funded cartel and ultimately their own pasts,' the synopsis continues.
'What starts as a bid for survival slowly becomes something more - a reluctant partnership, a shot at redemption and one hell of a ride.'
Further plot details have not yet been revealed, though Sky viewers keenly await a captivating thriller as Max and JJ navigate North Africa and the Middle East with the CIA on their tails.
It comes as 38-year-old Allen has reportedly signed up to celebrity dating app Raya in his search for a girlfriend.
The actor has been spotted on the app as the star shared he was in London and looking for a girl to go out with.
The Sun has revealed that his profile shows Alfie posing in a fun selfie with a meerkat, while another snap sees him pictured as a child and another one is of his dog, Ata.
According to his profile his favourite place to grab a bite to eat is In-N-Out Burger in Hollywood.
Daily Mail have contacted Alfie's representatives for comment.
The actor keeps his personal life very private, however he was last linked to artist girlfriend Nicole Della Costa after the pair were spotted packing on the PDA back in 2022.
Meanwhile Alfie has also previously dated actress Jaime Winstone after the pair had an on/off relationship for over seven years, and were last photographed together in the summer of 2015.
The pair got engaged in 2008, before calling it off in 2010. Three years later they were back together though, ahead of another split in July 2014, which was blamed on busy work schedules.
Alfie then went on to date DJ Allie Teilz, with whom he shares daughter Arrow, five.
The pair were first seen together in June 2017 during a romantic getaway in Formentera, Spain.
The couple experienced several incredible experiences and holidays together, including Glastonbury Festival, Thailand and a safari experience in Kenya, Africa.
They welcomed Arrow in October 2018, with Alfie confirming the birth with a heartwarming post on Instagram.
He wrote: 'With full hearts and overwhelming joy @allieteilz and I introduce you to the newest member of our family. She is perfect.'
The couple split up not long after, with Allie spotted out with artist Antonia Showering seven months later.