300: Rise of an Empire Cast

An Athenian general who seeks to unite the Greek city-states and leads the navy against the Persian invasion.

A Greek-born naval commander who leads the Persian fleet and pursues revenge for past losses.

The Spartan queen and widow of King Leonidas who represents Sparta's interests during the war.

A Spartan soldier who narrates parts of the story and recalls the events surrounding Thermopylae.

The Persian king who has been transformed into a god-like ruler and who leads the invasion of Greece.

A young Athenian soldier who serves under Themistocles in the naval campaign.

A deformed Greek who betrays the Spartans by revealing a mountain pass to the Persians.

A Persian general who serves in Xerxes' campaign.

A Persian envoy who delivers messages on behalf of the Persian Empire.