UPDATE: ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Kristofer Hivju Turned Down ‘Justice League’ Role

UPDATE: Well, it looks like Warner Bros. has denied the report. As it turns out, Hivju was indeed up for the role in Zack Snyder’s Justice League which he passed on because it wasn’t a big part. Here’s hoping that he’ll have a change of heart.

We recently found out that Willem Dafoe will be playing Vulko in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, but it looks like he and Aquaman won’t be the only Atlanteans who will be making an appearance in the movie. According to IGN, Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju is the latest addition to the cast of Justice League as another Atlantean character.

As you probably already know, a number of outlets had the chance to visit the set of the movie in London last week, where they were shown some footage and concept art from the movie. The folks over at IGN spotted one piece of concept art for a character that was labeled “Ancient Atlantean King,” who will be played by Hivju.

Hivju is most notably known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane on HBO’s Game of Thrones. The actor will soon be seen in Fast 8, which is currently filming in Cuba. I think that if there was ever an actor born to play an Atlantean King, it’s this guy. I mean, just look at that glorious beard. What do you guys think?

You can check out the video below to get more details on his role:

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Directed by Zack Snyder, Justice League stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Amber Heard, Jeremy Irons, J.K. Simmons and Willem Dafoe. The movie hits theaters on November 17, 2017. You can read Heroic Hollywood’s set visit report by clicking right here.

Source: IGN