Charles Dance to Star in Syfy's CHILDHOOD'S END Miniseries

According to Entertainment Weekly, GAME OF THRONE's Charles Dance has been tapped to star in Syfy's upcoming miniseries adaptation of Arthur C. Clarke's CHILDHOOD'S END.

The miniseries "follows a breed of aliens called the "Overlords," who manage to peacefully invade and rule Earth, and create a pseudo-utopia that comes at the price of human identity and culture."

Dance will take on the role of "Karellen, the ambassador for the Overlords who makes first contact with Earthling Ricky Stormgren (not yet cast)."

The source told the publication that: "Karellen's comforting words and amazing technological gifts quickly win humanity's favor, beginning decades of apparent utopia at the cost of human identity and culture. However, his refusal to reveal his physical appearance and insistence on dealing only through Ricky have some people questioning whether his intentions are truly benevolent."

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