Mark Hamill: He takes on a role in the series "Knightfall"
In the future, Luke Skywalker will swing a real sword! "Star Wars" icon Mark Hamill (66) has been signed on for the historic drama series "Knightfall", according to US broadcaster History, according to US media reports. The second season is supposed to be "bolder and darker," they say.
Other new additions
Mark Hamill will assume the role of Talus, a veteran of the Crusaders who has survived a ten-year imprisonment in the Holy Land. His job is to train new Order members. Trainees are familiar with the 66-year-old! Also in the "Star Wars" cosmos, the mighty Jedi Master tried as a teacher. Hamill is not the only newcomer to the new episodes.
Tom Forbes will take on the role of Prince Louis. He is the violent and unpredictable son of King Philip and the heir to the throne. Genevieve Gaunt, 27, plays Isabella, the daughter of King Philip. She has gone down in history as the "wolf of France".
King Philip has been playing since season one by Ed Stoppard (43). "Downton Abbey" star Tom Cullen, 33, joins Landry, the crusader leader. In addition to the cast access, there is also a new show runner: Aaron Helbing replaces Dominic Minghella.
"Knightfall" was already trading as a rival to "Game of Thrones" or "Vikings". When the new episodes will be seen in Germany is still unclear. The first season was broadcast on Entertain TV, the streaming service of Deutsche Telekom.
