Early Announcements Reveal Star-Studded Cast for Showtime's 'The Agency'

(L to R)-Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, and Richard Gere are set to star in The Agency for Showtime Paramount+ - Image Courtesy of (L to R): Getty Images, Sandro Baebler, Myrna Suarez, Paramount+/Showtime

Showtime, in collaboration with Paramount+, has announced the production of a new political espionage thriller series, The Agency. The series, currently in production in London, already features an impressive lineup of stars, including two-time Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender, Tony Award winner Jeffrey Wright, and Golden Globe winner Richard Gere.

The Agency is a fresh adaptation of the critically acclaimed French drama Le Bureau des Légendes (The Bureau internationally). The original series, celebrated for its realistic portrayal of espionage, follows the daily lives and missions of agents within France's principal external security service. Showtime and Paramount+ aim to bring a similar level of intensity and authenticity to their adaptation.

Michael Fassbender, who both stars and executive produces the 10-episode series, is set to play Martian, a covert CIA agent forced to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station.

Fassbender, known for his roles in 'The Killer' and 'Next Goal Wins,' will be joined by Jeffrey Wright, who received praise for his performance in 'American Fiction.' Wright plays Henry, the Director of Operations and mentor to Martian.

Adding to the star power, Richard Gere will portray Bosko, the London Station Chief with a storied past. Gere's extensive filmography includes iconic roles in 'Pretty Woman' and 'Chicago.'

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"We are thrilled to be partnering with George & Grant on this amazing project,” said David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios. Paramount+/Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios has been an incredible home to so many of our projects, and we are excited to once again work alongside Chris McCarthy, Keith Cox, Nina Diaz, and their incredible teams."

The series will be directed and executive produced by Golden Globe nominee Joe Wright, known for his work on 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'The Darkest Hour.' The writing team includes Tony Award-winning writer Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, who will write all ten episodes.

George Clooney and Grant Heslov will executive produce through their Smokehouse Pictures with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.

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