His Dark Materials

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Dafne Keen

Lyra Silvertongue

Amir Wilson

Will Parry

Ruth Wilson

Mrs Coulter

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Ogunwe

Simone Kirby

Mary Malone

Will Keen

Father President MacPhail

Jonathan Aris

Commander Roke

Chipo Chung

Xaphania

Lewin Lloyd

Roger Parslow

Jamie Ward

Father Gomez

James McAvoy

Lord Asriel