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Matthew Macfadyen To Headline ‘Legacy Of Spies’ TV Series Based On John Le Carré’s George Smiley Novels From The Ink Factory & Fifth Season
Emmy winner Matthew Macfadyen is attached to star as George Smiley in Legacy Of Spies, a TV series project based on John le Carré’s series of novels.
Matthew Macfadyen Cast in John le Carré Adaptation 'Legacy of Spies'
If the latest John le Carré adaptation hoping to make it to the small screen has its way, we'd be nearly halfway there. That's right, Successionstar (and many people's favorite Darcy) Matthew Macfadyen is attached to star in the latest mysterious spy thriller story writ large by the prolific and beloved le Carré.
Matthew Macfadyen to Play George Smiley in John Le Carré Series ‘Legacy of Spies’
"Succession" star Matthew Macfadyen is attached to play George Smiley in "Legacy of Spies," a TV series based on author John le Carré's work.
Succession's Matthew Macfadyen to star as George Smiley in new Le Carré adaptation
The Succession star has been confirmed to star as George Smiley in the new drama, following in the footsteps of actors like Gary Oldman, Alec Guinness and Rupert Davies, who have all taken on the character in previous adaptations for the screen.
Matthew Macfadyen to Play George Smiley in John le Carré Series in the Works From Ink Factory, Fifth Season
A TV series based on the works of John le Carré with Matthew Macfadyen attached to star is heating up the marketplace. Variety has learned that the drama “Legacy of Spies” is currently in the works from producer The Ink Factory and with Fifth Season onboard to distribute.
Succession star Matthew Macfadyen to play George Smiley in fresh John le Carré adaptation
The celebrated actor, who starred in BBC series Spooks, has won two Emmys and two BAFTA awards for his role of Shiv Roy’s husband, Tom Wambsgans, on Succession. He’s also known for his role as Mr Darcy in the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, which he recently admitted he thought he’d been miscast for as he wasn’t “dishy enough”.
Matthew Macfadyen to lead John le Carré series adaptation A Legacy of Spies
A new adaptation of classic spy author John le Carré’s work is on the way with Matthew Macfadyen taking on the role of le Carré’s iconic George Smiley for A Legacy of Spies, the last Smiley novel the author wrote before his passing in 2020.
Legacy of Spies: John le Carré Series Sees Macfadyen as George Smiley
An "A Legacy of Spies" series in development that sees Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) taking on the role of John le Carré’s George Smiley.
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New British spy drama with Matthew Macfadyen in the works
Matthew Macfadyen is set to star in a new British spy drama, based on the works of John le Carré. The series is currently being developed by The Ink Factory, which was founded by le Carré's sons ...
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Deadpool Star Will Launch a Classic Anti-James Bond Series
'Succession' star Matthew Mcfayden is set to star as the iconic George Smiley. The show is being produced by The Ink Factory, who hold the rights to le Carré’s work, with Fifth Season handling ...