‘Prey’ Star Amber Midthunder Joins ‘Monarch’ Season 2 at Apple TV+ (EXCLUSIVE)
Amber Midthunder has joined Season 2 of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” at Apple TV+ in a heavily recurring role, Variety has learned exclusively.
The cast of Season 1 of the series included Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell as well as Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Anders Holm, John Goodman, Joe Tippett, and Elisa Lasowski.
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Midthunder will appear as Isabel, described as “an intelligent and powerful businesswoman.”
Midthunder is best known for her starring role in the “Predator” film “Prey.” Released in 2022, “Prey” was the fifth film in the “Predator” franchise and earned strong reviews from critics upon its release. She was named one of Variety‘s 10 Actors to Watch that same year. Her other film credits include “The Ice Road,” “Rez Ball,” and the upcoming features “Novocaine” and “Opus.” In television, she previously starred in “Legion” at FX, “Roswell, New Mexico” at The CW, and “Avatar: The Last Airbender” at Netflix.
She is repped by CAA, Corner Booth Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
The official description of “Monarch” states:
“Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, and the shocking revelation that monsters are real, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” tracks two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Clues lead them into the world of monsters and ultimately down the rabbit hole to Army officer Lee Shaw (Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell), taking place in the 1950s and half a century later when Monarch is threatened by what Shaw knows. The dramatic saga — spanning three generations — reveals buried secrets and the ways that epic, earth-shattering events can reverberate through our lives.”
“Monarch” was co-created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction, who also serve as executive producers and showrunners on the series. Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell from Safehouse Pictures also executive produce along with Matt Shakman, Andrew Colville and Jen Roskind. Hiro Matsuoka and Takemasa Arita executive produce on behalf of Toho Co., Ltd., the owner of the Godzilla character. Toho licensed the rights to Legendary Entertainment as part of their relationship on the Monsterverse film franchise.
“Monarch” was renewed in April, with Apple and Legendary also striking a deal to develop multiple spinoffs. It is the latest expansion of the Legendary Monsterverse, following the success of the films “Godzilla,” “Kong: Skull Island,” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” “Godzilla vs. Kong,” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.”
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