The cast of Paramount+ with Showtime’s The Agency continues to grow, with Richard Gere the latest to sign on to the espionage thriller as a series regular. The series, based on the French drama Le Bureau des Légendes, is currently in production in London.
“Richard Gere is in a class of his own, adored by generations of fans worldwide for his exceptional ability to infuse depth and authenticity into every role he plays,” stated Chris McCarthy, Paramount Global Co-CEO and President/CEO, Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios. “We are delighted to have him join our extraordinary cast which includes Michael Fassbender and Jeffrey Wright in Showtime’s latest thriller.”
Two-time Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender (12 Years a Slave, Steve Jobs) and Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright (https://ift.tt/CjnzWgN) were previously announced to star.
“The all-new political thriller 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.”
Gere is attached to play Bosko, described as “the London Station Chief with a storied past after serving as an 8-year undercover agent.”
Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth are writing the 10-episode season and serving as executive producers. Two-time BAFTA winner Joe Wright (Pride and Prejudice) is directing the drama and also executive produces. Additional executive producers include Michael Fassbender, TOP-The Originals Productions’ Alex Berger, and Smokehouse Pictures’ George Clooney and Grant Heslov. Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios’ Keith Cox and Nina L. Diaz executive produce as well as David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, and Bob Yari of 101 Studios.
Ashley Stern and Pascal Breton executive producer for Federation Studios/Federation Entertainment of America.
Richard Gere’s credits include An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman, Chicago, and Nights in Rodanthe. Gere recently wrapped up work on Paul Schrader’s Oh, Canada starring Jacob Elordi and Uma Thurman. He’s attached to star in The Making Of with Diane Keaton and Blake Lively.
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