Overview

• 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The series, produced by The Ink Factory and distributed by Fifth Season, is based on multiple John le Carré novels and unpublished material.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.