“Game of Thrones” vet Richard Madden has been cast as the lead in the Amazon drama pilot “Strange New Things.”
Based on the 2014 sci-fi novel “The Book of Strange New Things” from Michael Faber, Amazon’s upcoming pilot follows a priest who is sent into space to help launch a new colony but what he ends up discovering not only puts his faith to the test — but life as we know it.
Madden, who starred as Robb Stark on the HBO fantasy drama for three seasons until the infamous Red Wedding, will play the lead role of Peter, who is described as “a soulful, intense priest who has a history.”
The pilot will be written and executive produced by Matt Charman (“Bridge of Spies”) and produced by Andy Harries (“Strike Back”) and Lila Rawlings (Left Bank Productions). Kevin MacDonald (“The Last King of Scotland”) will direct.
The one-hour drama pilot is an Amazon Studios and Left Bank Productions co-production.