Gael García Bernal is hitting the Station…

The 41-year-old Mexican actor has landed a recurring role on HBO Max’s Station Eleven, a 10-episode post-apocalyptic drama limited series based on the international bestseller by Emily St. John Mandel, from Maniac creator Patrick Somerville and Paramount Television.

Written and executive produced by Somerville, Station Elevenis a post-apocalyptic saga spanning multiple timelines. It tells the stories of survivors of a devastating flu as they attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew while holding on to the best of what’s been lost.

Bernal will play Arthur, a famous actor from a small island off the coast of Mexico.

Bernal won a Golden Globefor his role as Rodrigo in Mozart in the Jungle. He most recently starred in Wasp Networkand Pablo Larraín’s Ema, as well as directed the film Chicuarotes. His other film credits include Oscar-nominated Y Tu Mama Tambienand The Motorcycle Diariesfor which he received a BAFTAnomination.