Intense first sneak-peek of BBC’s ‘His Dark Materials’ series released

If, like us, you’ve been eagerly anticipating the first look at BBC and HBO’s His Dark Materials, this sneak peek will give you chills.

Released early on Sunday, the 30-second clip showcases some of the central characters of the television show. In the video we get prolonged moments featuring star Dafne Keen as Lyra, Ruth Wilson as Mrs. Coulter, James McAvoy as Lord Asriel, Clarke Peters as The Master and Lin-Manuel Miranda as Lee Scoresby.

However, eagle-eyed His Dark Materials fans will also be able to spy Tartars, Bolvangar, Trollesund, and a few more tantalizing teases. Including, yes, an apparently square alethiometer.

In a press release, Jane Tranter, Executive Producer for Bad Wolf, said, “We wanted fans to have a tiny glimpse of His Dark Materials. As with Lyra, there are many more worlds to discover as we start upon this epic journey.”

The one aspect of His Dark Materials that is still being kept under wraps are the daemons. Daemons, a physical manifestation of a person’s true self as an animal, are hugely important in the His Dark Materials world. “We’re keeping our daemons close,” the tweet introducing the sneak-peek said, leaving a little something for fans to look forward to when a full trailer drops.

His Dark Materials wrapped filming in December 2018, and production is already underway on a second season. The first season will comprise of eight episodes, and they are slated to air at some point in 2019.