His Dark Materials

About

Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.

Credits

Created by

• Jack Thorne

Produced by

• Nick Pitt
• Stephen Haren

Music by

• Lorne Balfe

Cast

• Dafne Keenas Lyra Silvertongue
• Amir Wilsonas Will Parry
• Ruth Wilsonas Mrs Coulter
• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbajeas Ogunwe
• Simone Kirbyas Mary Malone
• Will Keenas Father President MacPhail
• Jonathan Arisas Commander Roke
• Chipo Chungas Xaphania
• Lewin Lloydas Roger Parslow
• Jamie Wardas Father Gomez
• James McAvoyas Lord Asriel

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