Matthew Macfadyen Attached to Star as George Smiley in Potential 'Legacy of Spies' Series

The Emmy-winning actor is set to portray the iconic spymaster in a proposed adaptation of John le Carré’s novels, currently being pitched to buyers.

Matthew Macfadyen, known for his Emmy-winning role in 'Succession,' is reported to star as George Smiley in the TV project 'Legacy of Spies.'
The series, produced by The Ink Factory and distributed by Fifth Season, is based on multiple John le Carré novels and unpublished material.
Scripts for the project have been written by Stephen Cornwell and Clarissa Ingram, with Graham Yost serving as executive producer.
The series is being pitched to buyers in the U.S. and U.K., with reports indicating strong interest but no confirmed greenlight yet.
If developed, Macfadyen will join a distinguished group of actors, including Alec Guinness and Gary Oldman, who have previously portrayed Smiley.