FREDDIE Highmore, who was once a fresh-faced youngster stealing hearts in Finding Neverland, has shed his child star image entirely in his latest role.
The actor, now 32, is taking on a grittier character in Prime Video’s upcoming crime-thriller The Assassin.
Freddie Highmore has taken on a new role in a Prime Video crime drama[/caption]
His character is the son of a retired assassin[/caption]
Freddie looks worlds away from the child star he used to be[/caption]
He played one of the Davies boys in family classic Finding Neverland[/caption]
First-look images from the highly anticipated six-part series have been released, offering a glimpse of Freddie in action.
The show follows retired assassin Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Highmore) as they are forced into a fight for survival when her past comes back to haunt them.
Over the course of The Assassin, Julie and Edward go on the run, while navigating closely guarded secrets and deadly adversaries.
The thrilling drama boasts a star-studded cast including Gina Gershon, Jack Davenport, and Richard Dormer.
Speaking about the project, Keeley said: “Bringing Jack and Harry Williams’ spectacular scripts to life was an absolute joy.
“I feel so lucky to have spent the summer in Athens with the wonderful Freddie Highmore and a cast and crew of such high calibre. I hope everyone enjoys The Assassin as much as we did.”
Freddie initially found fame in childhood roles like Charlie Bucket in Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Peter Llewelyn Davies in Finding Neverland.
He has since carved out a successful adult acting career, which includes his critically acclaimed portrayal of Norman Bates in Bates Motel and his lead role in The Good Doctor.
Reflecting on his latest role, Highmore shared: “It doesn’t get better than a Greek adventure alongside the lovely and incomparable Keeley Hawes!
“I’m really excited for people to glimpse some of what we’ve been up to.”
In one of the images that offers a sneak peak at The Assassin, Freddie can be seen standing next to Keeley as sunset streaks the sky.
His character’s mum looks anxiously at the camera while he stares off into the distance.
