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Cold War Spies Return in 'Legacy of Spies' Thriller
13 Apr
Summary
- Matthew Macfadyen leads cast as Michael Smiley in new series.
- Series adapts John le Carré's 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold'.
- An eight-part thriller premieres on BBC and MGM+.
The acclaimed world of John le Carré's Michael Smiley is set to return in the upcoming eight-part thriller, "Legacy of Spies." Matthew Macfadyen will portray the iconic spymaster, leading a stellar ensemble cast. The series draws inspiration from le Carré's global bestseller, "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold," and his 2017 novel, "A Legacy of Spies."
Joining Macfadyen are Charlie Hunnam as Alec Leamas, Daniel Brühl as Josef Fiedler, and Devrim Lingnau Islamoğlu as Doris Quinz. Agnes O'Casey appears as Liz Gold, reprising her role from a West End stage adaptation, while Felix Kammerer plays the formidable Stasi enforcer Hans-Dieter Mundt.
Further cast additions include Dan Stevens as Bill Haydon, Jake Dunn as Peter Guillam, Safia Oakley-Green as Molly Gibson, and Ariyon Bakare as Cy Aflon. The East German contingent features Saskia Rosendahl as Lotte Gamp, Patrick Güldenberg as Dr. Karl Riemeck, and Volker Bruch as Emmanuel Rapp.
Produced by The Ink Factory in co-production with Amusement Park Film, the series will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in the UK. Audiences in the United States can stream it on MGM+. Fifth Season is managing global sales for the highly anticipated espionage drama.
