Michael Fassbender to Lead and Produce Espionage Series 'The Agency'

The Paramount+ and Showtime series, based on French drama 'The Bureau,' also involves George Clooney as executive producer.

Fassbender plays a CIA agent whose past romance complicates his mission.
The series is directed by Joe Wright and written by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth.
Production has started in London, with a premiere expected later this year.
Fassbender's recent projects include 'Black Bag' and 'Kneecap.'
'The Agency' is part of a new slate of Showtime originals.