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Shaun Mark Bean (born 17 April 1959) is an English actor. After graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Bean made his professional debut in a theatre production of Romeo and Juliet in 1983. Retaining his Yorkshire accent, he first found mainstream success for his portrayal of Richard Sharpe in the ITV series Sharpe, which originally ran from 1993 to 1997. Bean's film roles include Patriot Games (1992), GoldenEye (1995), Ronin (1998), Don't Say a Word (2001), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003), Equilibrium (2002), National Treasure (2004), Troy (2004), Flightplan (2005), North Country (2005), The Island (2005), Silent Hill (2006), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), Black Death (2010), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and The Martian (2015). His television roles include the BBC anthology series Accused, Broken, Game of Thrones, and the ITV historical drama series Henry VIII and Legends. As a voice actor, Bean has been featured in the video games The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Sid Meier's Civilization VI, and the feature films Wolfwalkers and Mummies among others. Bean has also been the main voice over for O2 and their adverts for over 20 years having originally taken the job in 2002. In 2022, Bean won the British Academy Television Award as Leading Actor in Time, a BBC One drama.
Ezio Auditore, now an aging master assassin, travels to Constantinople seeking answers about his past and the ancient mysteries that have defined his life. Haunted by decades of bloodshed and searching for redemption, he confronts a new threat while training a young apprentice to carry on the Brotherhood's legacy. As Ezio navigates the bustling Ottoman city, he uncovers secrets about the Templars' true power and his own destiny. Parallel flashbacks reveal Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad's transformation from a reckless young killer into a legendary figure. Both assassins grapple with mortality, purpose, and the cost of their violent calling. The story culminates in a profound exploration of what it means to leave a mark on history—through wisdom rather than the blade. Revelations balances intimate character study with epic historical intrigue, delivering a poignant farewell to a legendary hero.
