Sky's new thriller Atomic, premiering this Thursday, features a host of familiar faces from prestige TV, including Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen and Shazad Latif, known for roles in Star Trek: Discovery and Toast of London. The five-part series follows two unlikely friends on a perilous mission through North Africa and the Middle East, inspired by William Langewiesche's non-fiction book Atomic Bazaar.
When drug smuggler Max (Allen) encounters drifter JJ (Latif), they are coerced into transporting weapons-grade uranium by a menacing cartel. Latif appears strikingly different in Atomic, sporting a full beard, short hair, and a noticeably bulkier physique compared to his previous roles.
Latif's television career began with a recurring role in BBC One's Spooks as Section D technician Tariq Masood. He later appeared in Fresh Meat, Black Mirror, and My Mad Fat Diary. One of his most memorable parts is in the cult comedy Toast of London, where he plays studio technician Clem Fandango.
He gained international recognition playing Ash Tyler in Star Trek: Discovery, a role that required him to portray a Klingon named Voq. More recently, he led the Prime Video drama Nautilus as Captain Nemo and has appeared in films such as The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and What's Love Got to Do With It?.
Atomic premieres Thursday, 28th August on Sky Atlantic and NOW.
