Black Mirror and Star Trek actor looks unrecognisable in new action thriller hitting screens this week
A Black Mirror and Star Trek actor looks unrecognisable in a new action thriller hitting our screens this week.
Action-adventure series Atomic - which is based on William Langewiesche's book Atomic Bazaar - is set it premiere on Sky Atlantic on August 28.
The five-part show follows the story of drug-smuggler Max (Alfie Allen) and JJ (Shazad Latif), who go on the run across North Africa and the Middle East.
Many will recognise Shazad, 37, from a number of different roles on popular TV shows and films.
He played Mehdi Raboud in Black Mirror back in 2011, followed by Dr. Nick Kassar in My Mad Fat Diary in 2013.
Between 2013 and 2015, he played Clem Fandango in Toast of London, followed by Ash Tyler/Voq in Star Trek: Discovery between 2017 and 2019.
The star played Clem Fandango in Toast of London between 2013 and 2015
A Black Mirror and Star Trek actor (pictured right) looks unrecognisable in a new action thriller hitting our screens this week
Most recently he played Captain Nemo in Nautilus.
Film wise, he's appeared in The Commuter, Profile, What's Love Got to Do With It? Rogue Agent and Magpie.
Shazad is joined by Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen, Orange is the New Black's Samira Wiley, Brian Gleeson, Franklin Virgüez and Charlie Murphy.
Sky's official synopsis of Atomic reads: 'When the path of free-spirited drug smuggler Max (Alfie Allen) collides with JJ (Shazad 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 (Samira 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.
The actor, Shazad Latif, portrayed Ash Tyler/Voq in Star Trek: Discovery between 2017 and 2019
He played Mehdi Raboud (R) in Black Mirror back in 2011
'What starts as a bid for survival slowly becomes something more: a reluctant partnership, a shot at redemption, and one hell of a ride.'
Filming for the upcoming show took was done in May 2024 in Morocco.
Fans will be able to watch the first two episodes on this Thursday (28 August), followed by another episode each week.
Earlier this month, a first look at the new blockbuster was shared.
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.
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.
Many rushed to the YouTube comments section to share their excitement over the new series - that is out tomorrow
Fans have shared their excitement in the comments section of the official YouTube trailer.
'Sky does these types of serials extremely well. They're yet to let me down. I look forward to giving this a chance.'
'Seriously though, looks good.'
'Thrilling.'
Watch Atomic on Sky Atlantic from August 28 or stream it on NOW.
