Game of Thrones star Indira Varma has been cast as Empress Natalya in Dune: The Sisterhood. Dune: The Sisterhood is based on Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s book Sisterhood of Dune. It takes place 10,000 years before the events of Dune. The Harkonnen sisters are followed in the show as they fight against forces that threaten humanity's future and establish the fabled Bene Gesserit cult. Varma joins the roles of Valya Harkonnen and Tula Harkonnen, previously announced characters played by Shirley Henderson and Emily Watson, respectively.
She made her acting debut in the Mira Nair-directed 1996 Indian historical erotic romance film Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love. She joined the cast of the David Benioff and D. B. Weiss-produced American fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones in 2014. She performed as Ellaria Sand and remained a cast member of the show until 2017.
Varma is most known for her role as Ellaria Sand, however, she was most recently, seen as Tala Durith in Obi-Wan Kenobi. She has also appeared in other well-known dramas, Luther, and Paranoid. She will be seen in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Here are some of her popular films:
5 of Indira Varma films to add to your watchlist:
Mindscape (2013)
An investigation into a problematic young girl is taken on by a detective with the ability to access people's memories. He must first decide whether she is a sociopath or a trauma victim. The psychological thriller film stars Taissa Farmiga, Mark Strong, Noah Taylor, and Brian Cox.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
It is based on the biblical story of Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt, as told in the Book of Exodus. The film stars Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Ben Mendelsohn, Sigourney Weaver, and Ben Kingsley.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
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Silent Hours (2015)
Private investigator John Duval, an ex-Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy, finds himself the main suspect in the police investigation into a serial killer haunting the rain-grey naval metropolis of Portsmouth after three women are brutally murdered in four days. The film stars James Weber Brown, Indira Varma, Dervla Kirwan and Hugh Bonneville.
Where to watch: Netflix
Una (2016)
An encounter between a young woman (Rooney Mara) and a guy (Ben Mendelsohn) from her past poses a threat to both of their stability. The film stars Rooney Mara, Ben Mendelsohn, Riz Ahmed, Ruby Stokes, Indira Varma, Tara Fitzgerald, Natasha Little, and Tobias Menzies.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Official Secrets (2019)
It is based on the story of whistleblower Katharine Gun, who revealed an unauthorised spying operation by American and British intelligence services through the leak of a memo. The film also stars Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Matthew Goode, Adam Bakri, Indira Varma and Ralph Fiennes.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
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