Nathalie Emmanuel, famous for her role in Game of Thrones, will be lending her voice to the upcoming animated series Ghosts of Ruin. The exciting announcement was made during the San Diego Comic-Con, where the series was showcased.
During the “Ghosts of Ruin” Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, it was announced that Nathalie Emmanuel, known for her roles in the “Games of Thrones” and “Fast and Furious” franchises, would lend her voice talents to the new series.
Executive producer Michael Ramey humorously mentioned that he was immediately reaching out to the agents during the panel to secure the deal, highlighting the truly “real-time” nature of the news. In an interview after the panel, Michael Ramey and fellow executive producer Katie Stippec revealed that they were anxiously hitting “refresh, refresh, refresh”.
What will “Ghosts of Ruin” be about, and who is in the cast?
Back in May, Variety reported exclusively that Rosario Dawson and Tony Revolori had been added to the cast of the animated series. The show revolves around a group of gamers participating in the groundbreaking neural reality battle royale game called “Ruin.”
However, their utopian experience takes a dark turn when a malevolent virus infiltrates the game, turning it into a nightmarish ordeal.
Ghosts of Ruin revolves around a group of gamers engaged in a reality game named Ruin. However, their seemingly ordinary gaming experience takes a dark and bizarre turn when a virus emerges, altering their destinies.
The voice cast also features other talented actors like Rosario Dawson, Tony Revolori, AleXa, Karen Strassman, John Bentley, and more.
Emmanuel has been cast as the voice of Dr. Angela Tucci, a character that showrunner Michael Ryan describes as “monumental and pivotal” in the series. Ryan expressed excitement about having Emmanuel on board, as he has been a big fan of hers and believes she is perfect for the role. Dr. Angela Tucci is in charge of running the neural reality within the show.
The series also features a talented cast, including K-Pop stars AleXa, Karen Strassman, John Bentley, Josh Keaton, Justin Long, Cherise Boothe, Haron Atkins, Michael Longfellow, and JB Blanc.
Nathalie Emmanuel was chosen by a panel sitting
The announcement of Emmanuel’s addition to the cast was made during the Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con, making it a memorable moment for creator and executive producer P.J. Accetterro. He expressed admiration for the entire cast and their ability to elevate their characters to the next level.
The panel was moderated by Coy Jandreau and featured members of Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Music, Giovoni Rios, Hendrick Beunk, and Russell Emanuel. The interactive nature of the project allowed attendees to vote on the dialogue for Dawson’s Prism character in an upcoming episode.
“Ghost of Ruin” is set to premiere this fall on the Gala Film website, with plans to explore potential streaming service partnership for a wider release.
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Nathalie Emmanuel breakthrough
Nathalie Emmanuel rose to prominence with her breakthrough performance as Missandei in Game of Thrones. However, she gained even more recognition through her ongoing role in the popular Fast and Furious movie series.
Last year, she showcased her talent in the horror film The Invitation, and on television, she recently starred in Kevin Hart’s comedy series Die Hart. The show’s second season premiered on The Roku channel after originally airing on the now-defunct streaming service Quibi.
Notably, Nathalie Emmanuel is also a part of the impressive ensemble cast in Francis Ford Coppola’s next movie Megalopolis, which features renowned actors such as Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Laurence Fishburne, and Aubrey Plaza.
