Ex-CIA Analyst McCloskey Seals Deal with Prologue Ent.

David McCloskey, a former CIA analyst and celebrated author of espionage novels, has entered into an exclusive, multi-year first-look agreement with Prologue Entertainment. This partnership will focus on developing film and television projects derived from McCloskey's literary output, both past and future.

McCloskey's most recent novel, 'The Persian,' which delves into the clandestine conflict between Iranian and Israeli intelligence agencies, recently debuted at number three on The Sunday Times' fiction hardback bestseller list. This success follows his earlier works like 'Damascus Station' and 'Moscow X.'

Prologue Entertainment, founded in 2024 by industry veterans Lloyd Braun, Sarah Bremner, and Noah Oppenheim, has a focus on premium dramas inspired by real events. The company aims to leverage McCloskey's firsthand knowledge of intelligence operations and his skill in crafting intricate plots and characters for screen adaptations.

McCloskey expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, citing Prologue's dedication to authentic geopolitical portrayals. His background includes significant experience at the CIA, where he contributed to the President's Daily Brief and briefed high-level officials, as well as consulting work for McKinsey & Company. He currently co-hosts 'The Rest is Classified' podcast.