Emilia Clarke Takes on the Dark Side in Amazon’s Crime Drama Criminal

The Game of Thrones star is trading in her dragons for a life of crime

Game of Thrones may be over, but Emilia Clarke is far from done with the world of drama and intrigue. The actress, who played the iconic Daenerys Targaryen in the hit HBO series, has just been cast in the lead role of Amazon’s upcoming crime drama, Criminal.

Based on the graphic novel series by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, Criminal follows the story of a group of thieves and con artists as they navigate the dark underbelly of the criminal world. Clarke will play the role of Mallory, a slick and daring armed robber with a penchant for danger and a secret that could put her entire crew in the crosshairs.

“Mallory is a woman on the edge, living on the wrong side of the law and hiding secrets that will bring her and her entire crew into the danger zone.”

Clarke will be joined by an all-star cast, including Charlie Hunnam, Richard Jenkins, John Hawkes, and Adria Arjona, among others. The series is being co-showrun by Brubaker and Jordan Harper, and is set to premiere on Prime Video in the near future.

The graphic novel series that inspired the show

For fans of Game of Thrones, this new role is a significant departure from the fantasy world of Westeros, but Clarke’s proven acting chops make her a natural fit for the intense, suspenseful world of Criminal. With her talent for playing complex, dynamic characters, she’s sure to bring Mallory to life in a way that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Prime Video is set to premiere Criminal in the near future

Stay tuned for more updates on Criminal as the series approaches its release date. With Clarke at the helm and a talented cast to back her up, this is one show you won’t want to miss.

Clarke’s most recent film credit was in the romantic comedy _Last Christmas