The BBC has released a set of promotional photos for the cast of Atlantis, BBC One’s new fantasy drama set in an ancient world of legendary heroes and mythical creatures.

Executive produced by Merlin‘s Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy, the thirteen-part series is created and written by Howard Overman (Misfits) and will air in Merlin‘s Saturday evening slot on BBC One this autumn.

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Aiysha Hart as Ariadne…

Mark Addy as Hercules…

Juliet Stevenson as the Oracle…

Jack Donnelly as Jason…

Sarah Parish as Pasiphae…

Robert Emms as Pythagoras…

The official synopsis reads: “The city of Atlantis is a mysterious, ancient place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of palaces so vast it was said they were built by giants. It’s into this strange, compelling realm that the young Jason arrives and an amazing adventure begins, bringing to life the vast store of Greek myths and legends re-imagined for a new generation in an action packed 13-part series.”

Watch the Atlantis launch trailer…

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