The star of what was perhaps 2022’s biggest streaming darling has officially secured her next project. A new report fromVarietyrevealed thatAmber Midthunder, best known for starring in the Hulu Original Movie,Prey, has joined the cast ofMonarch: Legacy of MonstersSeason 2 in what is described as a"heavily recurring role.“Variety reports that Midthunder’s character, Isabel, is an"intelligent and powerful businesswoman.“Monarch is the first major new addition to theMonarch: Legacy of MonstersSeason 2 cast since the renewal was announced earlier this year in April. TheMonsterVersespin-off show was a major hit for Apple TV+, earning strong viewership while also being well-received by both critics and audiences — it sits at an 86% score from reviewers and a 77% rating from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes.
Midthunder starred alongsideDakota BeaversandDane DiLiegroinPrey, which was the fifth installment in thePredatorfranchise and came from directorDan Trachtenberg. Midthunder was also tapped for a role in Netflix’s live-actionAvatar: The Last Airbenderseries that aired earlier this year, playing Northern Water Tribe Princess Yue. Before her role inPrey, Midthunder starred alongsideDan StevensandAubrey Plazain several seasons ofLegion, the superhero thriller which is streaming on Hulu, and she also featured alongsideLiam NeesoninThe Ice Road, the one-person-army action thriller which also starsLaurence Fishburne. Midthunder also appeared in a small role oppositeNicolas Cagein the A24 high-concept comedy,Dream Scenario, and she even played a small role in the second season ofReservation Dogs, the teen comedy that is also streaming on Hulu.
Who Else Stars in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’?
Monarch: Legacy of Monstersfeatures more than its fair share of notable names, not least of which isAnna Sawai, who recently won the Emmy for Best Lead Actress for her work in the hit series,Shōgun.Monarch: Legacy of Monstersalso stars father/son duo,WyattandKurt Russell, who each play different versions of the same character, Lee Shaw.Kiersey Clemons, best known for her role inDopeandLady and the Tramp, also stars inMonarch: Legacy of Monsters, alongsideRen WatabeandJoe Tippett.
Monarch: Legacy of MonstersSeason 2 is currently in production, but does not yet have an official release date. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates and watchMonarch: Legacy of MonstersonApple TV+.
