Rhys Ifans to Lead 'For All Mankind' Spinoff 'Star City' on Apple TV+

The series will explore the Soviet side of the space race in an alternate history setting.

Rhys Ifans, known for his role in 'House of the Dragon,' has been cast as the lead in 'Star City,' a spinoff of Apple TV+'s 'For All Mankind.'
Ifans will portray the Chief Designer, the central figure driving the Soviet space program in the show's alternate history timeline.
'Star City' is described as a 'propulsive, paranoid thriller' set during the Soviet Union's early space race achievements, including being the first nation to put a man on the moon.
The series will delve into the lives of cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers within the Soviet space program, highlighting their sacrifices and contributions.
Created by 'For All Mankind' showrunners Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi, 'Star City' is currently in development with no release date announced.