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Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer to play zombie in thriller Patient Zero

Dormer can be seen in The Riot Club and shortly The Hunger Games: Mockingjay

Jess Denham
Friday 26 September 2014 10:47 BST
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Natalie Dormer is believed to be playing a zombie in Patient Zero
Natalie Dormer is believed to be playing a zombie in Patient Zero (EPA)

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Natalie Dormer has been confirmed to star in Stefan Ruzowitzky's upcoming action thriller Patient Zero.

The English actress will take a lead role in the apocalyptic movie, about humans who turn into unstoppable, violent predators when infected with an aggressive form of rabies.

One man has “the unique ability to speak with the undead” and, as such, sets out on a mission to find the cure and save his zombified wife.

It remains unknown which character Dormer will play, but reports suggest she could be starring as the wife.

Mike Le has penned the script and Vincent Newman will produce. Other cast members are yet to be announced.

Dormer is best known for playing Margaery Tyrell in hit fantasy TV series, Game of Thrones. Her character enjoyed a brief stint as queen before King Joffrey was poisoned at the 'Purple Wedding'.

Joffrey and Margaery Tyrell tie the knot in Game of Thrones
Joffrey and Margaery Tyrell tie the knot in Game of Thrones (HBO)

Dormer's previous films include Captain America: The First Avenger, Rush and The Riot Club.

She will shortly be seen playing Cressida in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson.

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