The Pillars of the Earth Cast

Ken Follett's best-selling novel The Pillars of the Earth is now a TV movie! See who has been cast as your favorite heroes and villains before it debuts on STARZ on July 23.

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Ian McShane as Waleran Bigod

Golden Globe winner Ian McShane (HBO's Deadwood, Sexy Beast) stars as Waleran Bigod, the archdeacon of Shiring who has a dark soul and is determined to become archbishop.

Published on April 09, 2010

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