Emilia Clarke's Next Big Role: A Slick and Daring Armed Robber

Emilia Clarke lands the lead role in Amazon's new crime drama series Criminal, based on the graphic novel by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.
Emilia Clarke's Next Big Role: A Slick and Daring Armed Robber

Emilia Clarke’s Next Big Role: A Slick and Daring Armed Robber

The Queen of Dragons has landed a new role, and it’s anything but icy. Emilia Clarke, the beloved star of HBO’s Game of Thrones, has been cast as the lead in an upcoming Prime Video drama series based on the graphic novel series Criminal, created by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

The actress will play Mallory, a slick and daring armed robber, as quick with a gun as she is with her wits. Part of a heist crew with Ricky Lawless, 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.

A crime scene

Joining Clarke in the cast are Charlie Hunnam, Richard Jenkins, John Hawkes, Adria Arjona, Logan Browning, Kadeem Hardison, Pat Healy, Taylor Sele, Aliyah Camacho, Michael Mando, Marvin Jones III, Michael Xavier, and Dominic Burgess. Ed Brubaker will co-showrun the series with Jordan Harper.

Emilia Clarke’s Rise to Stardom

From her breakout role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones to her more recent appearances in movies like Last Christmas, Emilia Clarke has proven herself to be a versatile and talented actress. With her ability to play complex characters with depth and nuance, it’s no wonder she’s landed a lead role in this exciting new series.

Emilia Clarke

A Gritty New Direction

Criminal promises to be a gritty and intense drama, exploring the darker side of human nature. With its talented cast and experienced creators, this series is shaping up to be a must-watch. As a fan of Emilia Clarke’s work, I’m excited to see her take on this new role and bring Mallory to life.

A heist movie

Stay tuned for more updates on Criminal, and get ready to see Emilia Clarke in a whole new light.