Learn more Kae Alexander is one BAFTA Elevate participant that may be more familiar, particularly after her standout performance in the BAFTA-nominated BBC/Netflix four-parter Collateral in 2018.. Born in Japan but a daughter of London from the age of 10, when her mother moved to the UK capital, Kae graduated from the Guidhall School of Music and Drama in 2011. Also joining the cast in recurring roles are Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin Guirale, Peter Franzen as Stepin, and Clare Perkins as Kerene Nagashi. The story follows Moiraine (Pike), a member of the shadowy and influential all-female organization called the ‘Aes Sedai’ as she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women. The group will be joining previously announced cast members Daniel Henney (Big Hero 6), Madeleine Madden (Tidelands), Zoë Robins (Power Rangers Ninja Steel), Barney Harris (Clique), Marcus Rutherford (Obey), and Josha Stradowski (Just Friends). Kae Alexander is an English-Japanese actress. Based on Robert Jordan’s best-selling fantasy novels, “The Wheel of Time” is set in a high fantasy world where magic exists, but only certain women are allowed to access it. Harriet McDougal, Jordan’s widow, will serve as a consulting producer. 216726). The latest job vacancies at BAFTA, including paid internships and freelance positions. She has been cast as Min Farshaw in Prime Video's upcoming adaptation of The Wheel of Time series. “The Wheel of Time” was adapted for television by executive producer and showrunner Rafe Judkins, whose previous credits include “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Hemlock Grove.” Executive producers on the series include Larry Mondragon and Rick Selvage of Red Eagle Entertainment, Ted Field and Mike Weber of Radar Pictures, Darren Lemke, Marigo Kehoe and Uta Briesewitz. She dipped her toe in the waters of television soon after in a variety of roles and shows, but it was her performance as series regular Jing in BBC Three sitcom Bad Education that first brought her attention. The Lion star has signed on to play Alanna Mosyani, a member of the organization of powerful women the Aes Sedai, renowned for her kindness and her temper. Pike will also produce. At age 10, her family moved to London, where they settled. Kae Alexander. Moiraine believes one of them might be the reincarnation of an incredibly powerful individual, whom prophecies say will either save humanity or destroy it. Read Next: Amazon Relases Rihanna’s ‘Savage X Fenty Show Vol. Okonedo will be playing the role of legendary Amyrlin Seat Siuan Sanche, while Alexander has been cast as fan-favorite Min Farshaw. Based on Robert Jordan’s long-running fantasy epic of the same name, the series will be led by Oscar and Golden Globe nominee Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), who will play the lead role of Moiraine. She was born in Kobe, Japan; however, she spent parts of her childhood in Tokyo and Hong Kong as well. BAFTA is a registered charity (no. Five more actors are joining the Rosamund Pike fantasy series, among them Sophie Okonedo and "Game of Thrones" alumna Kae Alexander. “The Wheel of Time” is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Sony Pictures Television.

Born in Japan but a daughter of London from the age of 10, when her mother moved to the UK capital, Kae graduated from the Guidhall School of Music and Drama in 2011. “The Wheel of Time” series at Amazon has added a few more spokes. BAFTA Guru is BAFTA’s content hub for career starters packed full of inspirational videos, podcasts and interviews. Amazon’s The Wheel of Time has cast Oscar nominee Sophie Okonedo (Hotel Rwanda) as Siuan Sanche, and Kae Alexander (Game of Thrones) as Min in the upcoming series adaptation, as well as Clare Perkins as Kerene, Peter Franzen as her Warder, Stepin, and Kate Fleetwood as Liandrin. Enter challenges, watch videos, and take part in our annual vote to decide the best film, TV show and game of the year. Briesewitz is also poised to direct the first two episodes. “The sparks are trying to fill the shadow, and the shadow is trying to swallow the sparks. Kae Alexander is an actress, known for Game of Thrones (2011), Fleabag (2016) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019). Rafe Judkins (Agents of SHIELD, Hemlock Grove) is developing the series for TV and will serve as showrunner, with Sony Pictures TV co-producing. Five additional actors are joining the Rosamund Pike-headlined fantasy series, among them “Hotel Rwanda” star Sophie Okonedo and “Game of Thrones” alumna Kae Alexander. The Wheel of Time, which has sold over 90M books worldwide, is set in a sprawling, epic world where magic exists, but only women can use it. She starred in both seasons of the BAFTA-winning Fleabag (BBC) and featured as Safe House in Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One (2018). Amazon’s Dead Ringers Lands Rachel Weisz to Lead & Produce. The eighth through fourteenth books in The Wheel of Time series each reached number one on the New York Times Best Seller list. Whether you’ve taken your first steps in the industry or are just starting out, you’ll find plenty here to motivate and help you along the way. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. You are all tied together in something dangerous.”, Please welcome Kae Alexander (@kaealexander) as Min to our #WOTonPrime family. Sophie Okonedo & Kae Alexander Join Amazon’s The Wheel of Time. pic.twitter.com/hFXxhgbTPF, — The Wheel of Time on Prime (@WOTonPrime) August 19, 2020, RELATED: Amazon’s The Wheel of Time Series Adds Recurring Stars. Next up for Okonedo on the TV front is Netflix’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest” series “Ratched,” in which she will play a patient with multiple personalities at the psychiatric hospital where Mildred Ratched (Sarah Paulson) is employed. 12.8k Followers, 798 Following, 812 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Kae Alexander (@kaealexanderthegreat) Kae Alexander is a British actress, best known for her role as Jing Hua in Bad Education which she played from 2012–2014 and in the 2015 film. BAFTA’s destination for youngsters to come and discover the magical worlds of film, television and games. Combined, the books have sold more than 90 million copies, second only to fantasy novel champion The Lord of the Rings — which is also being developed into a series for Amazon.
©2020 All Rights Reserved Copyright. Priyanka Bose (Lion), Taylor Napier (All About April) and Emmanuel Imani (Black Earth Rising) have joined in recurring roles. She has two Wanders by the names of Ihvon (Imani) and Maksim (Napier), who all have a complicated relationship built on love, sex and respect that make them a force to be reckoned with in battle. Alexander is best known for playing Leaf, one of the Children of the Forest in “Game of Thrones.” She has also appeared in episodes of “Fleabag,” “Krypton” and “Deep State” in the last couple years. Marvel’ Disney Plus Series Casts Iman Vellani in Title Role, Mac Davis, Singer, Actor and TV Variety Show Host, Dies at 78, Taylor Lautner Buys Striking Agoura Hills Mansion, Starting in 2021, Ford’s Mustang Shelby Will No Longer Come With Stick Shift, Vlastelica Out as Activision Blizzard Esports CEO and Overwatch League Commissioner, Get Cozy and Stylish With 20 of the Best Sweatpants for Men. Kae Alexander is one BAFTA Elevate participant that may be more familiar, particularly after her standout performance in the BAFTA-nominated BBC/Netflix four-parter Collateral in 2018. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. © Copyright 2020 Variety Media, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. There are 14 novels in the series, which was nominated for a Hugo Award after its completion. Situated in the heart of London's West End, BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is the home of BAFTA worldwide, as well as an award-winning venue for hire that offers outstanding hospitality and a suite of flexible event spaces, which can be crafted to suit any occasion. Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media LLC, and its owned and operated websites may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links. Click to expand the Mega Menu Click to Expand Search Input In 2019, she landed prime roles in Fox’s espionage thriller Deep State, season two of Superman spin-off series, Krypton, and eight-part drama Strangers (Amazon/ITV). © 2018. On the film front, she is appearing in the Kenneth Branagh Agatha Christie adaptation “Death on the Nile,” which just released its first trailer. All the latest BAFTA news and useful information for members of the press. She was awarded the Lord Mayor's Prize for Acting. The series draws on numerous elements of European and Asian culture and philosophy, most notably the cyclical nature of time found in Buddhism and Hinduism. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC.

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monitoring_string = "df292225381015080a5c6c04a6e2c2dc". The story follows Moiraine (Pike) as she embarks on a dangerous, world-spanning journey with five young men and women, one of whom is prophesied to be the Dragon Reborn (Josha Stradowski), a powerful individual who will either save humanity or destroy it. Kae Alexander, Actress: Game of Thrones. More key roles followed, including a part in the internationally celebrated Game of Thrones (HBO) and crime thriller Hard Son (BBC) before she landed Linh in Collateral. Judkins is also executive producing alongside Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon of Red Eagle Entertainment, Ted Field and Mike Weber of Radar Pictures and Darren Lemke. The final book was finished by Brandon Sanderson, as Jordan passed away in 2007. YGD is a gaming initiative for 10-18 year olds which explores how games are made and the skill required to make them through workshops, a video series and an annual competition. She will soon be seen in two large scale feature film releases: Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), with Angelina Jolie, and Antoine Fuqua’s Infinite (2020 tbc), alongside Mark Wahlberg, Rupert Friend and Chiwetal Ejiofor. In 2017, she was named as one of the Evening Standard’s Rising Stars. The story follows a group of characters lead by Rand al’Thor on the search for the Dragon Reborn. Wheel of Time began with The Eye of the World back in 1990 and ended with A Memory of Light in 2013. Jordan’s widow Harriet McDougal and Brandon Sanderson will serve as consulting producers with Pike set to produce in addition to starring. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music& Drama, which she graduated from in 2011.

Emmy nominee Uta Briesewitz (Westworld, This Is Us, Jessica Jones) will direct the first two episodes.