Bonneville Joins Paramount+ Series "The Agency" Alongside Showtime

Hugh Bonneville has recently been announced as the latest addition to the cast of the upcoming espionage political thriller series, "The Agency," set to air on Paramount+ with Showtime. The series, currently being filmed in London, is a creation of Showtime Studios in collaboration with 101 Studios, with George Clooney and Grant Heslov serving as executive producers under Smokehouse Pictures.

In "The Agency," Bonneville will portray the character of James Richardson, a British agent with a deep-rooted connection to Martian, played by acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender. The ensemble cast also includes Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, and several others in key roles. Additionally, recurring appearances will be made by actors such as Adam Nagaitis, Ambreen Razia, and David Harewood, among others.

A reimagining of the popular French series "Le Bureau des Legendes," "The Agency" is set to premiere exclusively for Paramount+ subscribers before its broadcast release. International viewers will also have access to the show through Paramount+ in various countries. The distribution of the series on a global scale is managed by Paramount Global Content Distribution and Federation Studios.

The storyline of "The Agency" revolves around Martian, a covert CIA agent, who is compelled to leave his undercover life and return to London Station. As he reunites with a past love, a complex web of romance, identity, and espionage unfolds, thrusting them into a high-stakes world of international intrigue.

"Le Bureau des Legendes," the inspiration behind "The Agency," delves into the daily operations of agents within France’s primary external security service, focusing on the Bureau of Legends and their covert missions. Created by Eric Rochant, the series is a Canal+ Creation Originale produced by TOP – The Originals Productions and Federation Studios.

The production of "The Agency" boasts a stellar lineup of executive producers, including Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, and David C. Glasser, among others. The writing and executive production team is led by Jez and John-Henry Butterworth, with Joe Wright directing the first two episodes of the series. With a blend of suspense, romance, and intrigue, "The Agency" promises to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative and compelling character dynamics.