Richard Gere Joins Showtime Spy Thriller 'The Agency' in First Major U.S. TV Role
The series, executive-produced by George Clooney, explores espionage and global crises with a star-studded cast and high production values.
- Richard Gere plays Bosko, the CIA's London Station Chief, in 'The Agency,' marking his first significant U.S. television series role.
- The series, adapted from the French show 'Le Bureau,' delves into the personal and professional struggles of spies while addressing real-world issues like the war in Ukraine and Sudan's humanitarian crisis.
- Michael Fassbender stars as Martian, a CIA agent struggling to reacclimate to civilian life after years undercover, with Jeffrey Wright as his superior and Jodie Turner-Smith as a key figure in his personal life.
- 'The Agency' is directed by Joe Wright and features a visually striking, suspenseful narrative, emphasizing espionage as both a craft and an act of performance.
- The show premiered on Paramount+ with Showtime on November 29, with episodes releasing weekly and a linear debut scheduled for December 1 on Showtime.