'Game of Thrones' star Indira Varma joins Noomi Rapace in 'Close'

Los Angeles: Actor Indira Varma, best known for playing Ellaria Sand on "Game of Thrones", is set to appear in Noomi Rapace-starrer "Close".

Actors Sophie Nelisse and Eoin Macken have also come on board the action thriller, being directed by Vicky Jewson, reported Deadline.

Rupert Whitaker and Jewson co-wrote the script of the film, which will shoot in the UK and Morocco.

The film is loosely based on the experiences of Jacqui Davis, one of the world's leading female bodyguards.