Meet the cast of Britannia
Who’s who in Sky Atlantic’s new historical drama
Ian McDiarmid as King Pellanor
King of the Cantii, Pellanor is totally under the spell of the Druids – whatever their demand, he will obey. He believes the Romans will fail, just as Julius Caesar did, and so is much more preoccupied with his daughter Kerra and the feud with the Regni tribe.
Where do I recognise Ian McDiarmid from?
McDiarmid is best-known for playing Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars movies. His TV credits include Utopia, 37 Days and City of Vice.
Julian Rhind-Tutt as Phelan
Phelan is King Pellanor’s son and the heir to the Cantii throne. His diplomatic approach means that many within the tribe see him as weak. This angers his wife, Amena, who is simply using Phelan to get to the crown. They have a very strained relationship, to put it mildly.
Where do I recognise Julian Rhind-Tutt from?
Rhind-Tutt is best known for his starring role as Dr “Mac” Macartney in comedy series Green Wing. His other TV credits include Oliver Twist, The Hour, A Touch of Cloth and Banished. You might have also spotted him playing a Time Out journalist in the movie Notting Hill.
Annabel Scholey as Amena
Amena has two husbands: Phelan and Lindon. She is the queen-in- waiting for the Cantii throne. The crown is all that she cares about – everything else is a means to an end.
Where do I recognise Annabel Scholey from?
You might have seen Scholey in Being Human, Personal Affairs and Inspector George Gently.
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