'Explosive' Sky thriller stars Game of Thrones icon in totally new role away from fantasy hit
Game of Thrones favourite Alfie Allen is set to captivate audiences once more in an unmissable thriller boasting a stellar ensemble cast, arriving shortly on Sky.
Atomic, a gripping five-part series, teams the actor renowned for his portrayal of Theon Greyjoy in HBO's fantasy epic with Star Trek: Discovery's Shazad Latif in a frantic battle against the clock.
Allen's character Max, a drug runner, encounters Latif's JJ, sparking an unexpected alliance before they find themselves in serious trouble.
The official synopsis reveals: "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."
Sky's explosive new trailer showcases pulse-pounding, cinema-quality thrills as Max and JJ evade CIA operative Cassie Elliott (portrayed by Samira Wiley), reports the Express.
The Handmaid's Tale actress embodies the relentless agent who believes the pair are collaborating with terrorists and is determined to retrieve their dangerous yet unstable contraband.
"The pair find themselves on a wild road trip, confronting covert operatives, an internationally funded cartel, and ultimately their own pasts," the description adds.
"What starts as a bid for survival slowly becomes something more: a reluctant partnership, a shot at redemption, and one hell of a ride."
Viewers received their initial glimpse of the programme today through a brief preview before Atomic launches on Thursday, 28th August. In the trailer, Allen is barely recognisable from his iconic role as Theon, trading in the character's signature armour and unkempt hair for a decidedly more contemporary look.
Latif, too, looks strikingly different from his Star Trek days, now sporting a thick beard for his role as JJ.
While further plot details remain shrouded in mystery, Sky viewers can anticipate a gripping thriller as Max and JJ traverse North Africa and the Middle East with the CIA hot on their heels.
Beyond Atomic and Thrones, Allen has made a name for himself through roles in BBC's historical action drama SAS: Rogue Heroes and ITV's period detective series White House Farm.
Earlier this year, he featured in the ITV hacker drama Safe Harbour, which saw him reunite with HBO co-star Jack Gleeson, infamous for his portrayal of Westeros' villainous Joffrey Baratheon.
Atomic will premiere on Thursday, 28th August on Sky and NOW.
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