Representation matters and it is something that industries are finally taking up, if not taking completely seriously. I see that as a beginning. Or as a ‘foundation’ for a better, more inclusive future. Pun intended. Because we are talking right now about Apple original series Foundation, the sci-fi series adapted from Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, which premiered its first season in September last year. And just fresh off the press, the first look of Foundation Season 2 has been dropped, featuring Jared Harris who plays mathematician Hari Seldon and Lee Pace, who plays the Cleon Brother Day! The first look also comes with an announcement of fresh new cast additions to the existing roster of Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey Laura Birn, Terrence Mann and Cassian Bilton. The new cast includes Isabella Laughland, Kulvinder Ghir, Sandra Yi Sencindive, Ella-Rae Smith, Dimitri Leonidas, Ben Daniels, Holt McCallany, Mikael Persbrandt, Rachel House and a very familiar name for us desis, actor Nimrat Kaur!
Yaas, Nimrat Kaur, we see you! Last year, when news broke that Kubbra Sait would be on the show, playing a badass military officer called Grand Huntress Phara Keaen, there were a lot of hoots and excitement. And now this news just makes a fellow brown girl swell with pride! There’s also Kulvinder Ghir, British actor of Indian origin, seen previously in BBC sketch show Goodness Gracious Me and series like Beecham House.
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And here are the characters that these newcomers will be reprising:
Isabella Laughland as Brother Constant, a cheerfully confident claric whose job is to evangelize the Church of the Galactic Spirit across the Outer Reach. Constant is a true believer, whose courage and passion make her hard not to love.
Kulvinder Ghir as Poly Verisof, High Claric of the Church of the Galactic Spirit. Whip-smart and sardonic, he’s also a terrible drunk — intelligent enough to see the path he’s on, but too cynical to change.
Sandra Yi Sencindiver as Enjoiner Rue, the beautiful, politically savvy consigliere to Queen Sareth. A former courtesan to Cleon the 16th, Rue parlayed her status to become a royal counsellor.
Ella-Rae Smith as Queen Sareth of Cloud Dominion. Used to being underestimated, Sareth employs it to her advantage, charming her way into the Imperial Palace with biting wit, all while on a secret quest for revenge.
Dimitri Leonidas as Hober Mallow, a master trader with a sarcastic personality and questionable morals, who is summoned against his will to serve a higher, selfless cause.
Ben Daniels as Bel Roise, the last great general of the Superliminal Fleet and would-be conqueror of the Foundation. Bel is noble to a fault, but his fealty to the Galactic Empire is waning.
Holt McCallany as ‘Warden Jaegger Fount,’ the current Warden of Terminus and guardian of its citizens against external threats.
Mikael Persbrandt as The Warlord of Kalgan, a monster of a man, coiled with muscle and possessing powerful psychic abilities, and fueled by hate in his quest to take over the galaxy.
Rachel House as Tellem Bond, mysterious leader of the Mentallics.
So which character is Nimrat Kaur playing in Foundation Season 2?
As for Nimrat Kaur, she plays Yanna Seldon, and while we don’t have much detail about the character, the common last name indicates she might have some relation to Hari Seldon, played by the Chernobyl actor Jared Harris. We’re so excited for Nimrat Kaur and to see her on the show!
Foundation chronicles the stories of four crucial individuals transcending space and time as they overcome deadly crises, shifting loyalties and complicated relationships that will ultimately determine the fate of humanity. It is produced for Apple by Skydance Television and led by showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer, with Robyn Asimov, Alex Graves, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bill Bost also serving as executive producers.