Game of Thrones favourite cast as villain in Fast & Furious 8

Danny Pape

7 Apr 2016

Kristofer Hivju, best known for his role in Game of Thrones, is set to swap the cold mountains for the streets of New York as its been announced that he’ll star in Fast & Furious 8.

According to TheWrap. the Norwegian actor has been cast as an evil henchman in the next Fast sequel.

Kristofer Hivju playing Tormund Giantsbane in HBO’s Game of Thrones.

His character is expected to be by the side of the film’s main villain, who is rumoured to be played by Charlize Theron.

Hivju joins an impressive cast with the likes of Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson. F. Gary Gray is set to direct Fast 8 which opens in April 2017.