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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.
Diana, Princess of Themyscira, lives in peace on her hidden island, training as a warrior under her mother, Queen Hippolyta, and her aunt, General Antiope. This serenity is shattered when American pilot Steve Trevor crash-lands on the island, bringing news of a world war beyond their shores. Diana learns that Ares, the God of War, is manipulating global leaders, igniting mass destruction to restore the gods’ power. Despite her mother’s warnings to remain hidden, Diana feels a growing sense of responsibility and leaves Themyscira with Steve, venturing into the modern world. She faces the horrors of war firsthand, realizing that stopping Ares could save humanity. Alongside Steve and a band of soldiers, Diana uncovers Ares’ plot to escalate the war through chaos and fear. In a climactic battle, she confronts and defeats him. Through this victory, Diana understands that while Ares can sow conflict, humanity ultimately holds the power to choose between war and peace. Returning to Themyscira, Diana receives a vision of an even greater threat. Post-Credits: Diana receives a package. Inside is a photo of her and Steve Trevor from their time during the war. On the back, written in Bruce Wayne’s handwriting, is a message: “I thought you might want this back. We need to talk.”
