Irish actress Charlie Murphy has been revealed as one of the main stars of the upcoming live-action Halo TV series.
The former Love/Hate star, also well known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and Rebellion, will play a leading role in the 10-episode, live-action adaptation of the much-loved video game being made by American network Showtime.
Murphy confirmed her involvement on Instagram, posting a picture of the cast and writing: "So so excited to be apart of this!"
The Wexford native is set to play Makee, an orphan raised by the alien Covenant that harbours a hatred of humans.
Murphy won't be the only Irish member of the cast, as Catastrophe's Kate Kennedy will play a Spartan soldier, Kai-125.
Murphy played Siobhán Delaney in the RTÉ drama Love/Hate and Jessie Eden opposite Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders.
A release date for the Halo TV series has yet to be revealed.
