An original cast member ofGame of Thronesis starring in a new thriller show on Paramount+ that’s based on a bestselling book. Themain cast ofGame of Throneshave all moved on with their careers in the years since the divisiveending ofGame of Thronesor the deaths of their characters. Some, such as Pedro Pascal, have become superstars in their own right, while others have stepped back from the spotlight. Now, however, one original cast member is set to star in a new original show from Paramount+.
PerVariety,Alfie Allen, who played Theon Greyjoy inGame of Thronesand Iosef Tarasov in the originalJohn Wick, is set to star inBaby Dollalongside Jill Halfpenny (EastEnders,Waterloo Road).Baby Dollis being produced for Paramount+ and is based on the novel of the same name by Hollie Overton. It follows Lily (Tallulah & Delphi Evans), who was abducted by Rick (Allen) and eventually escapes to her twin sister, Abby, and her mother, Eve (Halfpenny).Baby Dollis being produced for Paramount+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland, but will be available in other international territories.
What Alfie Allen’s Starring Role Means For Paramount+’s Baby Doll
Alfie Allen Adds A Lot Of Star Power To Baby Doll & Could Capitalize On His Game Of Thrones Role
Though it’s been six years since Alfie Allen played Theon Greyjoy onGame of Thrones, his name still commands a lot of attention. Allen could lend a lot of star power toBaby Doll, and he may even help it become one of thebest shows on Paramount+.Jill Halfpenny is a star in her own right, but there are still countlessGame of Thronesfans out there who may decide to watchBaby Dollspecifically because of Allen. His more recent work may also help the show succeed, as Allen has taken on several roles in British television shows since 2019.
Aside from simply lending notoriety toBaby Doll, there are other reasons Alfie Allen’s casting seems inspired for the thriller show. Theon Greyjoy was one of the more complicated and weasely characters inGame of Thrones, and Allen is clearly capable of playing an easy-to-hate role.Allen could easily use some of his experience with Theon and apply it to the role of Rick inBaby Doll. If Allen gives even a fraction of Theon’s depth and villainy, Rick could be a truly dastardly villain, andBaby Dollcould be a truly enthralling thriller show.
Our Take On Alfie Allen’s Upcoming Role In Baby Doll
Allen Continues To Diversify His Filmography Post Game Of Thrones
I’m personally happy on behalf of Alfie Allen that he’s decided to take a starring role inBaby Doll. So manyGame of Thronesactors have been defined by their Westerosi characters, from Jack Gleeson to Isaac Hempstead Wright, but not Allen. Allen has spent years making sure that he wasn’t typecast as characters who are similar to Theon Greyjoy, and he’s highlighted just how much range he has because of it.Baby Dollis just another sign that Alfie Allen is so much more than hisGame of Thronescharacter, and I’m confident he can excel in the new show as well.
