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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.
In present-day Paris, Wonder Woman and Donna Troy stop a terrorist attack near the Louvre. Donna’s bravery impresses the public, but her recklessness worries Diana. As news coverage highlights Superman’s growing impact on the world, Diana reflects on her own journey. During World War II, pilot Steve Trevor crashes near Themyscira, bringing news of a devastating global conflict. Believing she can help end the suffering, Diana leaves her homeland despite Hippolyta’s objections and joins the Justice Society of America. Fighting alongside Jay Garrick, Alan Scott, Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Wildcat, Hourman, Starman, and Sandman, she becomes a symbol of hope across the war-torn world. As Diana bonds with Steve and her fellow heroes, Doctor Fate warns that an ancient darkness is fueling humanity’s hatred. Convinced Ares is responsible, Diana seeks the God of War, believing his defeat will end the conflict. Steve helps her understand that humanity is capable of both great cruelty and great compassion, and that people must choose their own destiny. Ares eventually reveals himself and tries to prove mankind is beyond redemption. During their climactic battle, Steve sacrifices himself to save millions. Inspired by his selflessness, Diana rejects Ares’ cynicism and defeats him. The war ends, the Justice Society gradually fades from public life, and Diana spends decades continuing her mission in secret. Back in Paris, Donna asks why she never stopped fighting. Diana smiles and replies, “Because every generation deserves heroes.” Post-Credits: On Themyscira, Donna completes a combat trial. Phillipus tells her, “The world is changing.” Donna smiles and answers, “Then maybe it’s time I change with it.”
