FX has announced five new additions to the cast of its upcoming anthology series based on the Ubisoft video game franchise.
Key facts
- •The new cast additions are Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, and Jamie Demetriou.
- •The series is an anthology, meaning each season will feature a distinct setting and a new group of characters.
- •Creators Noah Hawley and Rob Mac are serving as executive producers on the project.
- •The show will be available to viewers on FX, Hulu, and internationally on Disney+.
- •Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, and Sam Spruell have all previously worked on projects created by Noah Hawley.
FX’s upcoming television adaptation of the Far Cry video game franchise has expanded its ensemble cast with the addition of Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, and Jamie Demetriou. The five actors join previously announced cast members Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan, and Steve Buscemi. The series, which is being developed by creators Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, will follow an anthology format, featuring a new setting and cast for each season.
Production and Format Details
The Far Cry series is produced by FX Productions and will air on FX, Hulu, and Disney+ internationally. The project is executive produced by Noah Hawley through his 26 Keys banner and Rob Mac through his More Better Productions banner. Additional executive producers include Simon Emanuel, Emilia Serrano, Nicholas Frenkel, Monica Macer, Peter Calloway, John Campisi, and representatives from Ubisoft Film & Television, including Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill. While the series is based on the Ubisoft game franchise known for open-world environments and first-person gameplay, specific plot and character details for the television adaptation remain under wraps.
Cast Connections and Backgrounds
Several of the new cast members have prior professional history with creator Noah Hawley. Jennifer Jason Leigh and Sam Spruell both appeared in the fifth season of Hawley’s series Fargo, while Hamish Linklater appeared in the third season of Fargo and starred in Hawley's series Legion. Spruell also holds a role in the second season of Hawley's Alien: Earth. The new cast members bring extensive experience to the project, with Gleeson and Leigh both holding Oscar nominations, and Linklater having earned a guest acting Emmy nomination this year.
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