
Age: 55
male
Nikolaj William Coster-Waldau (born 27 July 1970) is a Danish actor and producer. He graduated from the Danish National School of Performing Arts in Copenhagen in 1993, and had his breakthrough role in Denmark with the film Nightwatch (1994). He played Jaime Lannister in the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones, for which he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Coster-Waldau has appeared in numerous films in his native Denmark and Scandinavia, including Headhunters (2011) and A Thousand Times Good Night (2013). In the U.S, his debut film role was in the war film Black Hawk Down (2001), playing Medal of Honor recipient Gary Gordon. He then played a detective in the short-lived Fox television series New Amsterdam (2008), and appeared in the 2009 Fox television film Virtuality, originally intended as a pilot. He is a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, drawing public attention to issues such as gender equality and climate change.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Ares
for Ares in Wonder Woman: Gods Among Us (2026)
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Diana Prince, living quietly as a cultural anthropologist, is drawn back into action when a global conflict stirs the attention of the gods. Ares, the god of war, manipulates world leaders to ignite chaos, hoping to regain his lost power. The situation escalates when Themyscira, Diana’s homeland, is threatened by the growing war. Diana’s journey delves into her connection to the gods and her heritage as Zeus’s daughter. Returning to Themyscira, she discovers that Hera, queen of the gods, has declared war on the mortal world, seeing humanity as corrupt and ungrateful. Torn between her love for humanity and her duty to the gods, Diana faces a difficult choice. Seeking to prevent a catastrophic war, Diana allies with mythological figures like Hermes and Hercules. Together, they confront Hera and Ares, leading to an epic battle between Themyscira’s forces and those loyal to Hera. Diana is caught in the middle, struggling to convince Hera that humanity deserves a chance. The climax features a fierce showdown with Ares, where Diana must use both her strength and wisdom to prevent further destruction. She ultimately persuades Hera, averting the war, but the battle leaves lasting impacts on both the mortal and divine realms. Post Credits: A mysterious figure is seen collecting the remnants of Ares’ power, hinting at future mystical or cosmic threats that could challenge Diana and the world she protects.