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Born on September 3, 1984, in Roseau, Minnesota, Garrett Hedlund is an American actor and musician who transitioned from a childhood on a remote cattle farm to Hollywood stardom within weeks of moving to Los Angeles at age 18. He made a high-profile debut as Patroclus in the 2004 epic Troy and quickly built a diverse filmography with roles in Friday Night Lights, Four Brothers, and the sci-fi blockbuster Tron: Legacy. Beyond mainstream hits, Hedlund has earned critical acclaim for more nuanced performances in independent and prestige films such as On the Road, Inside Llewyn Davis, and the Oscar-nominated Mudbound. A talented vocalist and guitarist, he performed his own songs in the film Country Strong and continues to balance acting with music, recently appearing in the series Tulsa King and Lawmen: Bass Reeves.
Garrett Hedlund
Glaston Ashryver
for Glaston Ashryver in Throne of Glass
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Follows the journey of Celaena Sardothien, an 18-year-old assassin in the ruthless Kingdom of Adarlan. After serving time in the brutal salt mines of Endovier, she is offered a chance at freedom by Crown Prince Dorian Havilliard and his Captain of the Guard, Chaol Westfall, if she can win a dangerous competition to become the King's personal assassin. As she fights for her life in a court filled with intrigue, hidden magic, and treacherous enemies, she uncovers a conspiracy that forces her to confront her own dark past and a destiny far greater than she imagined. As the series progresses, Celaena’s true identity as Aelin Galathynius, the lost Queen of Terrasen, is revealed, shifting the focus from survival to rebellion against a tyrannical regime. Over eight books—including a prequel anthology—she traverses the continent of Erilea to gather allies, embrace her forbidden magic, and fight against a rising ancient evil. The series culminates in a massive, high-stakes battle for the fate of the world, featuring, romance, heartbreak, and the ultimate reclamation of her throne.
