It was announced that she will be taking part in a new show, Beacon 23, for AMC Networks and Spectrum Originals.
And Lena Headey was seen on an outing at a gas station to top up her car with fuel in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, after the exciting news was revealed.
The actress, 47, put on a casual display during her outing as she stepped out in socks and black slippers that had a large gold chain-link buckle.
Comfy: Lena Headey put on a casual display as she stepped out in socks and slippers and a Rick and Morty T-shirt while at a gas station in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday
Lena also wore a long-sleeved white T-shirt that had a Rick and Morty print on the front, and loose-fitting denim jeans.
She swept her brunette locks back into a messy bun for the outing, and she kept herself safe amid the coronavirus crisis by wearing a black face mask.
Adding a glamorous touch to her relaxed look, Lena wore a pair of amber-tinted shades while she kept all other accessories to a minimum.
Relaxed: Lena completed her look by wearing loose-fitting denim jeans and she kept herself safe amid the coronavirus crisis by wearing a black face mask
It was announced earlier in the day that Lena had found a new TV project, boarding Beacon 23, a joint production between Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks.
The show was originally picked up back in October, which will have a nine-month exclusive window for Spectrum cable subscribers before moving to AMC Networks.
Zak Penn (The Avengers) is adapting the series from the New York Times best selling book of the same name by Hugh Howey, and serving as showrunner.
Lena will portray Aster, a woman who somehow makes her way to a ‘lonely beacon keeper on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space.’
New role: It was announced earlier in the day that Lena had found a new TV project, boarding Beacon 23, a joint production between Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks
Story: The actress will portray Aster, a woman who somehow makes her way to a ‘lonely beacon keeper on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space
She will star in the series as, Aster, a woman who mysteriously finds her way to a lonely beacon keeper on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space.
The show follows Aster and the lighthouse keeper Halan, as they become trapped together at the end of the known universe, where a ‘tense battle of wills unfolds.’
Halan must determine whether Aster is ‘friend or foe,’ since she has the ability to ‘disguise her agenda and her motives,’ making her a ‘formidable opponent.’
Aside from starring, Lena will also serve as an executive producer through her company Peephole Productions, through her first look deal with Boat Rocker Studios
Actress-producer: Aside from starring, Lena will also serve as an executive producer through her company Peephole Productions, through her first look deal with Boat Rocker Studio
‘Lena Headey was a wonderful, versatile actress before she gave one of the defining performances in television history,’ creator Zak Penn said, referring to Headey’s portrayal of Cersei Lannister in HBO’s Game of Thrones.
‘So, as they say, ‘no pressure.’ I’m thankful to all the people making this show possible, they just keep delivering beyond my expectations,’ Penn added.
Katherine Pope, Head of Spectrum Originals, said: ‘We had exactly one person in mind when thinking about who could play Aster – who could bring the strength, the vulnerability and the brilliance to Zak’s complex character? No one but Lena Headey.’
Defining: ‘Lena Headey was a wonderful, versatile actress before she gave one of the defining performances in television history,’ creator Zak Penn said, referring to role Cersei Lannister
‘We couldn’t be more excited to go on this thrill ride with Lena and Zak leading the way,’ Pope added.
The actress will also voice Evil-Lyn in the upcoming Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation.
She also has a new movie called Crooks in pre-production, where she stars alongside Juno Temple and Mark Kassen.
Coming soon: The actress will also voice Evil-Lyn in the upcoming Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation