By theend ofThe Rigseason 2, the entire fate of the world ends up hanging in the balance.
Oncethe Ancestor was revealed inThe Rig, the show could have easily devolved into a pulpy sci-fi mess.
Luckily, however, the show’s star-studded cast held everything together and delivered a thrilling and dramatic story.
Before Game of Thrones, Iain Glen was a talented actor whose works flew under the radar.
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Interestingly, in the same year, Hampshire began another prominent and long-running role as Jennifer Goines in12 Monkeys.
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On the day Rose arrived at theKinloch Bravo, the strange and supernatural fog descended on the rig.
With such a strong start, it’s no wonder that Compston’s career took off after 2002.
Interestingly, before his acting career took off, Compston briefly played professional soccer in Scotland.
The Rig is a supernatural thriller series exclusively for Amazon Prime Video that centers on a Scottish Oil rig. When the crewmates of the Kinloch Bravo are set to return to mainland Scottland, a mysterious fog rolls in that cuts all communication with the outside world. Now finding themselves on the edge of sanity from an assault of supernatural forces, the crew must overcome their paranoia and fear to survive the unknown.
He played with Aberdeen Football Club in the 2001-2002 season.
Alongside Iain Glen, Teale is anotherGame of Thronesalum, as he played Alliser Thorne until season 6.
Easter was one of the original crew members of theKinloch Bravo, and he also piloted submersible vehicles.
Heather is one of the younger hands on the rig.
Vevers is known for her role inChubby Funny, where she played Rosie.
Rochenda Sandall as Cat Braithwaite: Rochenda Sandall plays Cat Braithwaite inThe Rig.
Cat was the medical officer on theKinloch Bravo.
Sandall is known for playing Lisa McQueen inLine of Duty, alongside herThe Rigco-stars Martin Compston and Owen Teale.
Mark Addy as Coake: Mark Addy plays Coake inThe Rig.
Coake was the head of Pictor’s research team.
Addy is best known for playing Robert Baratheon inGame of Thronesseason 1, alongside several other actors inThe Rig.
