New Revenge Thriller With Game Of Thrones Star Debuts To Solid Rotten Tomatoes Score

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An actor famous for their role in Game of Thrones is now starring in a new action movie that critics are enjoying.

Lena Headey is famous for playing the ruthless Cersei Lannister throughout all eight seasons of Game of Thrones. Since the show finished in 2019, she’s focused on action-packed roles in films like Gunpowder Milkshake, 9 Bullets, Normal, and the series Beacon 23.

Lena Headey is back with a new action thriller called Ballistic, where she plays a mother seeking revenge on those who killed her son. The twist? The bullet used in the crime was manufactured at her own factory. Currently, the film has a ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 60%, though this is likely to change as more reviews come in. This follows her recent film Normal, which also received positive feedback, earning a 77% score.

Lena Headey seems to be having a career resurgence in 2026. Her recent films haven’t been well-received by critics – for example, 9 Bullets received a 0% rating, Twist a 9%, and The Abandons only lasted one season on Netflix after earning a 32% rating. However, she’s had some success since Game of Thrones with films like The Flood (67%) and Gunpowder Milkshake (60%), which both received generally positive reviews.

Reviews for Ballistic largely commend Lena Headey’s portrayal of a mother driven to seek revenge, particularly highlighting how the film connects to current issues surrounding capitalism. While some critics found the character’s emotional journey and descent into darkness to be inconsistent or slow-paced, most agree that Ballistic delivers as a solid revenge thriller.

Lena Headey, known for her roles in action and thriller films, is branching out into romantic comedies. She’s confirmed to join the cast of the upcoming Prime Video sequel, Red, White & Royal Wedding, playing Princess Catherine. The film will also feature Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, and Uma Thurman.

Besides these shows, other projects currently being filmed include New-Gen and a new series from Netflix by Charlie Brooker. This upcoming series features Georgina Campbell, known from Barbarians, and Paddy Considine, who recently appeared in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon.

Lena Headey leads the cast of Ballistic, which also features Hamza Haq, Amybeth McNulty, Jordan Kronis, Amanda Brugel, and Enrico Colantoni. The film was written, directed, and starred Chad Faust.

Ballistic is now playing in limited theaters and is available on video-on-demand.

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2026-04-19 07:00