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Anthony Stewart Head (20 February 1954 – 1 June 2026) was an English actor and singer. Primarily a performer in musical theatre, he rose to fame in the UK in the 1980s following his role in the Gold Blend couple television advertisements for Nescafé, which led to major roles in several television series. He was best known for his roles as Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003), the Prime Minister in Little Britain (2003–2006), Uther Pendragon in Merlin (2008–2012), and Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso (2020–2023). He was also known for his distinctive baritone voice, in advertising and voice roles such as Herc Shipwright in BBC Radio 4's Cabin Pressure (2011–2014).
"Castlevania" is an animated series that follows the dark and intricate narrative of the iconic video game franchise. Set in a medieval world plagued by supernatural horrors, the last surviving member of the Belmont clan, Trevor Belmont, is called upon to confront the malevolent Dracula. As the Prince of Darkness unleashes his demonic forces upon humanity in revenge for the wrongful death of his wife, Lisa, Trevor joins forces with the enigmatic sorceress Sypha Belnades and the half-vampire Alucard, Dracula's estranged son. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to thwart Dracula's apocalyptic plans and save the world from the grip of eternal night. Filled with gothic horror, complex characters, and visceral action, "Castlevania" weaves a tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness.
