One ofRupert Everett’s next roles will be in a spy thriller series. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Everett has been cast in the upcoming seriesGray. Everett’s previous work includes 2021’sWarning(directed byAgata Alexander),She Will(directed byCharlotte Colbert), and 2019’sMuse(directed byCandida Brady).Wendy CrewsonandShawn Doylewill also star in the series.
Crewson’s previous work includes 2020’sThe Kid Detective(directed byEvan Morgan), 2019’sFrom the Vine(directed bySean Cisterna), and 2017’sKodachrome(directed byMark Raso). Doyle’s previous work includes this year’sThe Last Mark(directed byReem Morsi), 2013’sThe Returned(directed byManuel Carballo), and 2010’sGrown Up Movie Star(directed byAdriana Maggs). The characters that they will be playing have not yet been announced. Joining them in the series will beTim Rozon,Jamal Grant, andBenjamin Sutherland.Patricia ClarksonandLydia Westwere previously announced to also star in the series. Clarkson will also be an executive producer.
The series will follow Cornelia Gray (played by Clarkson). Gray is a CIA spy who has been hiding for the past 20 years, after being suspected as a traitor. However, once she returns to her old life, it is discovered that her spy network now has a new mole. The series will consist of eight episodes.
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Graywill be directed byRuba Nadda. Nadda’s previous directing work includes 2014’sOctober Gale, 2012’sInescapable, and 2009’sCairo Time.John McLaughlinwrote the series. McLaughlin previously writing work includes 2012’sHitchcock(directed bySacha Gervasi) and 2010’sBlack Swan(directed byDarren Aronofsky).Grayis based on an idea from authorDavid Baldacci. Baldacci’s books include this year’sThe 6:20 Man, theAloysis Archerseries, and theAtlee Pineseries. Nadda, McLaughlin, and Baldacci will be executive producers. AGC, Lionsgate Television, and Night Train Media will produce the series. AGC’sStuart FordandLourdes Diaz, Lionsgate’sAgapy KapouranisandandElliott Brannon, and Night Train Media’sHerbert L. Kloiberwill be executive producers.Marc Shmugerwill also be an executive producer for the series. AGC Studios will distributeGrayin the United States. Lionsgate Television will distribute the series internationally.Grayis currently being filmed in Toronto.
No official premiere date has been announced forGray. In the meantime, fan can see Everett’s previous work in last year’s filmWarning, which is currently available to stream on the Roku Channel.
