The upcoming seriesThe Talamascahas added a new star. Talamasca refers to a fictional secret society usually referred to as the Order of Talamasca, which stems from the work of author Anne Rice. The Order of Talamasca has appeared in theVampire Chroniclesseries as well as theLives of the Witches of Mayfairseries. The Talamasca first appeared in the 1988 novelThe Queen of the Damned, but they have not yet appeared on TV. This will change with theupcoming seriesThe Talamasca, which is part of the Immortal Universe.
PerVariety,The Talamascahas cast anew lead actor with Maisie Richardson-Sellers, who will play a series regular in the AMC show. Richardson-Sellers will play Olive in the series who is described as “a beguiling and ambitious agent of the Talamasca, assigned to be Guy Anatole’s (Denton) American handler. She is deft with information and a master of disguises in the old tradition of spy craft.”
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The Talamasca Now Has Four Stars Announced
Richardon-Sellers is not the only cast member who has been announced forThe Talamasca. She will join a cast that already includes Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, and Elizabeth McGovern. This trio will play characters named Guy Anatole, Jasper, and Helen, respectively.Richardson-Sellers' Olive will likely work under Jasper, who has been described as a person who has taken power over Talamasca’s London Motherhouse. Guy Anatole is the protagonist, who is said to be a young man who is absorbed into The Talamasca when he learns that they have been tracking him since childhood.
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As for Richardson-Sellers, the actor isbest known for playing Amaya Jiwe in the DC seriesLegends of Tomorrow. This series is part of the Arrowverse media franchise, which also includes shows likeArrow,Supergirl, andThe Flash. Though smaller in scope so far, theImmortal Universeis also a media franchise, andThe Talamascawill be the third entry into this franchise. Even in her nascent acting career, Richardson-Sellers is becoming deeply involved in franchise content as a pinnacle of her career.
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Richardson-Sellers Will Bring A New Audience
Richardon-Sellers is a good choice for this role inThe Talamasca. Whereas someone like McGovern can drawDownton Abbeyfans to the Anne Rice series, Richardson-Sellers is a star that can appeal to a younger audience. In addition toLegends of Tomorrow, she has also been in Netflix’sThe Kissing Booth 2, which, while poorly reviewed, was popular on the platform. These previous roles will help draw audiences to Richardson-Sellers' new role, hopefully elevating the profile ofThe Talamasca.
Anne Rice’s the Talamasca
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Anne Rice’s the Talamasca: This film explores the secretive organization known as the Talamasca, which is dedicated to tracking and containing supernatural beings such as witches, vampires, and werewolves. The story delves into the society’s intricate activities in managing these mystical entities.
