Logan champion Dafne Keenmay be the starof the BBC ’s upcomingHis Dark Materialssaga , play the coveted purpose of Lyra Belacqua , but there are two adult who act a vital role in the shaping and dismantling of her world . And now we know who will toy them . The BBC has annunciate that Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy have come on board to play Mrs. Coulter and Lord Asriel .
Deadlinereported earliertoday that McAvoy ( the X - Men serial ) has joined the cast of His Dark Materials , free-base on the acclaimed scifi serial by Philip Pullman . McAvoy will play Lord Asriel , Lyra ’s so - called uncle who ’s eager to keep her protected from the out-of-door world . The way out laterannouncedthat Wilson ( The Affair , Luther ) is taking on the theatrical role of Mrs. Coulter , the wealthy sophisticate ( with a major enigma ) whose diabolical scheming puts her at betting odds with Lyra .
Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman played the roles of Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter in the unsatisfying 2007 filmThe Golden Compass , and they were … fine , I opine . I ’m rum what McAvoy and Wilson will bring to these roles , given how sinewy and levy they are throughout the trilogy . Another cast member announced today is Clarke Peters ( The Wire ) , play the Master of Jordan College who rear Lyra and gives her the lucky compass that starts it all . I will say I ’m psyched that the previously announced Lin - Manuel Miranda will be playing adventurer Lee Scoresby , because that sounds like an rank pleasure .
The eight - part serial is expected to jump yield soon , with no confirmed release day of the month yet .
[ Deadline ]
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