Watch Dogshas officially wrapped production and added a new star to its cast. TheWatch Dogsmovieis an adaptation of the video game series of the same name, which follows hackers on various adventures in different cities. Principal photography on the movie kicked off on July 3 with the lead roles being filled by Sophie Wilde, who had recently made a splash as the lead in the A24 horror movieTalk to Me, and Tom Blyth, who played young Coriolanus Snow inThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
PerDeadline, it has been officially announced thatMarkella Kavenagh has been added to the cast ofWatch Dogs. She is best known for playing the Harfoot Nori Brandyfoot in the Prime Video fantasy seriesThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The character who the actor will be playing is unknown at the time of writing, as are the characters played by Wilde and Blyth.
DirectorMathieu Turihas also announced on Instagram thatthe movie has officially wrapped productionas of September 13 with a behind-the-scenes photo of the crew on set and a caption reading “That’s a wrap!” See the post below:
What Markella Kavenagh’s Casting Means For Watch Dogs
Kavenagh May Play A Major Role
So far, many details about theWatch Dogsmovie, which is telling an original story set in the universe of the video games, are being kept under wraps. This makes it difficult to determine what type of character theLord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerstarwill be playing. However,the nature of her casting announcement could indicate her level of importancein the narrative.
She could potentially play a co-lead or, at the very least, an important supporting role.
As the movie has already wrapped principal photography,its entire cast has clearly already been assembled. The fact that she is the first actor to have officially been announced after it was revealed that theTalk to MeandBallad of Songbirds and Snakesstarshad joined the project as the leads could mean that her character plays a major role in the new movie. While she may not be a lead character, she could potentially play a co-lead or, at the very least, an important supporting role.
Our Take On The New Watch Dogs Casting
Markella Kavenagh Has A New Chance To Shine
WhileThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerhas offered Markella Kavenagh a huge platform, it is part of a wide ensemble of actors, as the show features a cast of nearly two dozen major characters. TheWatch Dogsmovie could afford her a chance to shine as part of a smaller ensemble, in addition toshowcasing her range by offering her a role in a modern setting outside of the fantasy genre.
Watch Dogs (2025)
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Watch Dogs: An adaptation of the popular video game franchise, Watch Dogs explores a world of hacking and digital surveillance. Its narrative centers around a technologically savvy protagonist who uses hacking to navigate a city’s interconnected systems and confront adversaries within a high-stakes urban setting.
