Netflix is expanding its sci-fi universe with the addition of ‘Game of Thrones’ star Alfie Allen to the cast of ‘3 Body Problem’ for its highly anticipated second season.
Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ Welcomes ‘Game of Thrones’ Star to Season 2
Netflix‘s sci-fi epic 3 Body Problem is adding another familiar face from Game of Thrones.
New Cast Additions
The production — led by Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss along with Alexander Woo — has cast Alfie Allen in a recurring role for season two. Joining him are David Yip (The Chinese Detective) and Jordan Sunshine (Wonder Pets), alongside previously announced cast members Claudia Doumit and Ellie De Lange.
Production Updates
Season two has recently commenced production in Budapest, Hungary. The show has confirmed that several characters from the first season will return, including Jess Hong as Jin, Benedict Wong as Da Shi, Eiza González as Auggie, Jovan Adepo as Saul, Saamer Usmani as Raj, Liam Cunningham as Wade, Marlo Kelly as Tatiana, Sea Shimooka as Sophon, and Josh Brener as Kent.
Directorial Team
Emmy-winning Thrones director Miguel Sapochnik (“Battle of the Bastards”) is reuniting with Benioff and Weiss to executive produce and direct multiple episodes, alongside fellow Thrones alum Jeremy Podeswa, who also contributed to season one.
Season Two Teaser
The brief and cryptic description for season two reads: “As the alien invasion nears, humanity prepares — on Earth and elsewhere.”
Alfie Allen’s Journey
Since his breakout role as Theon Greyjoy on Thrones, Allen has appeared in John Wick, Jojo Rabbit, and most recently starred in the Dutch crime drama Safe Harbor.
Returning Faces
Alongside Cunningham, who played Davos Seaworth on Thrones, the show’s first season also featured Thrones alumni John Bradley and Jonathan Pryce, with a cameo from Conleth Hill.
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About the Series
3 Body Problem is an adaptation of Cixin Liu’s acclaimed trilogy that chronicles an alien invasion over a vast timeline. The first season received critical acclaim and topped Netflix’s TV chart for several weeks. The streamer has renewed the show for a second and third season to complete the narrative.
Showrunners’ Vision
“We’re thrilled that we get to tell this story through to its epic conclusion,” the showrunners stated. “Ever since we read the last page of Cixin Liu’s magnificent trilogy, we hoped we’d be able to bring the audience to the end of the universe with us. Here we go!”
Future Projects
Benioff and Weiss have also renewed their overall deal with Netflix to write, produce, and direct new series and films. In addition to continuing 3 Body Problem, they are currently working on the newly announced series Death by Lightning. Woo also has an overall deal at the streamer.
Looking Ahead
While there’s no premiere date yet for season two, a return in 2026 seems likely.
