The Bureau Remake: Here’s all you may want to know about Jeffrey Wright and Michael Fassbender starrer Showtime show
Synopsis
Jeffrey Wright joins Michael Fassbender in Showtime’s remake of 'The Bureau,' now called 'The Agency.' The series follows a covert CIA agent dealing with espionage and personal conflicts. Wright plays Henry, the Director of Operations and mentor to Fassbender’s character. The show is produced by Showtime Studios and 101 Studios.
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Jeffrey Wright has been cast alongside Michael Fassbender in Showtime's remake of the French political drama series 'The Bureau,' now titled 'The Agency.' The show is a political thriller centered on espionage and covert operations.
Jeffrey Wright plays Henry, the Director of Operations and mentor to Michael Fassbender's character, Martian, in 'The Agency.'
What is 'The Agency' about?
'The Agency' is a political thriller about a CIA agent balancing his mission and personal life, involving espionage and international intrigue.
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Cast
Jeffrey Wright will star with Michael Fassbender in the Showtime series 'The Agency,' a remake of the French political drama 'The Bureau.' The show, created by George Clooney, follows the lives of covert CIA agents. Wright will play Henry, the Director of Operations and mentor to Fassbender's character, Martian.Plot
'The Agency' revolves around Martian, a CIA agent who must return to London Station after living undercover. He faces a conflict between his mission and a rekindled romance. This puts him in a dangerous situation involving international intrigue and espionage.Production and Creative Team
The show is produced by Showtime Studios in association with 101 Studios. George Clooney and Grant Heslov are executive producers through Smokehouse Pictures. The creative team includes Joe Wright, Jez Butterworth, and John-Henry Butterworth as writers and executive producers. Joe Wright will also direct the first two episodes.ADVERTISEMENT
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The original series, 'Le Bureau des Légendes,' focused on the daily life and missions of agents in France’s external security service. The show highlighted the challenges of agents living under false identities and their efforts to gather intelligence. 'The Bureau' was created by Eric Rochant and produced by TOP – The Originals Productions and Federation Studios.ADVERTISEMENT
FAQs:
What role does Jeffrey Wright play in 'The Agency'?Jeffrey Wright plays Henry, the Director of Operations and mentor to Michael Fassbender's character, Martian, in 'The Agency.'
What is 'The Agency' about?
'The Agency' is a political thriller about a CIA agent balancing his mission and personal life, involving espionage and international intrigue.
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