Culture 4 min read By Morgan Griffin
Emilia Clarke and Josh Brolin Join Docuseries 'A Roadmap to Happiness'
Emilia Clarke and Josh Brolin are the latest actors to join the docuseries 'A Roadmap to Happiness,' which follows Darin Olien and celebrity guests to different corners of the world in search of well-being.
Emilia Clarke and Josh Brolin have joined the cast of the upcoming docuseries «A Roadmap to Happiness,» adding star power to a project that already includes Jason Momoa, Shailene Woodley, Elijah Wood and Alec Baldwin. The series, first announced during this year's Sundance Film Festival, will pair author, podcaster and presenter Darin Olien with actors as they travel to different corners of the world.
Olien, known for hosting «Down to Earth with Zac Efron,» will lead the journeys, which are expected to explore cultures, communities and practices related to well-being and fulfillment. The involvement of Clarke and Brolin signals that the show is assembling a broad ensemble of recognizable names from film and television, a strategy that could help the series stand out in a crowded documentary market.
The project was initially revealed at Sundance, the annual independent film festival in Park City, Utah, which has increasingly become a launchpad for documentary and unscripted series. While details about the specific destinations and premiere date remain under wraps, the format suggests each episode or segment will follow Olien and a guest as they immerse themselves in local traditions and conversations about happiness.
Clarke, the British actress best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in «Game of Thrones,» has since built a career spanning film, television and stage, including a memorable turn in «Last Christmas» and her work in the Marvel series «Secret Invasion.» Brolin, an American actor whose credits include «No Country for Old Men,» «Avengers: Infinity War» and «Dune,» brings a similarly high profile to the project.
The pairing of Clarke and Brolin with Momoa, Woodley, Wood and Baldwin suggests a mix of genres and generations, from fantasy and superhero blockbusters to indie cinema and prestige television. That range could help the docuseries appeal to viewers who follow the actors' individual fan bases while also drawing in audiences interested in travel and self-improvement content.
Olien's previous work on «Down to Earth» established him as a guide who blends curiosity about food, sustainability and wellness with an easygoing on-screen presence. His role in «A Roadmap to Happiness» will likely follow a similar template, with the actor guests serving as both travel companions and foils for conversations about what makes a good life.
The docuseries arrives as streaming platforms continue to invest in unscripted programming that combines celebrity access with aspirational lifestyle themes. Travel and wellness shows have proven durable, particularly when they feature well-known hosts or guests, and the addition of Clarke and Brolin gives this project a recognizable international cast.
No release date or network has been announced for «A Roadmap to Happiness.» The series was first reported during Sundance, and its growing ensemble suggests production is moving forward with an eye toward a global rollout. For now, fans of the actors and of Olien's previous work will have to wait for further details about where the road will lead.
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