Two-time Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender played an assassin in David Fincher’s The Killer and is about to tackle the role of a CIA agent in Paramount+ with Showtime’s The Agency. The series, described as a political thriller, has just begun production in London, with two-time BAFTA winner Joe Wright (Pride and Prejudice) on board to direct and executive produce.
“The series follows Martian (Fassbender), a covert CIA agent ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station,” reads Paramount+ with Showtime’s synopsis. “When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.”
Fassbender will serve as an executive producer along with Smokehouse Pictures’ George Clooney and Grant Heslov. Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios are producing. Tony winner Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth are writing the 10 episode season and will also executive produce.
“Michael Fassbender is one of the most gifted actors of our time,” stated Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO and President/CEO, Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios. “He brings a gravitas and nuanced complexity to every character he inhabits which is why we are so excited for him to star in The Agency as we start to roll out our new slate of Showtime originals.”
The Agency is based on the French drama Le Bureau des Légendes created by Eric Rochant.
In addition to The Killer, Michael Fassbender’s recent credits include Next Goal Wins, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, The Snowman, Alien: Covenant, and Assassin’s Creed. Fassbender recently wrapped up work opposite Cate Blanchett on Black Bag from director Steven Soderbergh.
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