Jeremy Strong to Lead Netflix Adaptation of 'The Boys From Brazil'
The Emmy-winning actor teams up with 'The Crown' creator Peter Morgan for a series based on Ira Levin's 1976 novel.
- Jeremy Strong will portray Nazi hunter Yakov Liebermann in Netflix's adaptation of Ira Levin's thriller novel 'The Boys From Brazil.'
- The series is being developed by Peter Morgan, known for his work on the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'The Crown.'
- The story follows Liebermann as he uncovers a sinister conspiracy involving Dr. Josef Mengele and a plan to establish a Fourth Reich.
- This marks Strong's first major TV role since his Emmy-winning performance as Kendall Roy in HBO's 'Succession.'
- The original 1978 film adaptation of the novel starred Laurence Olivier and Gregory Peck, with Olivier earning an Academy Award nomination for his performance.