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‘Far Cry’ FX Series Casts Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, Jamie Demetriou
Confirmed
In Short: FX's 'Far Cry' series has added Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, and Jamie Demetriou to its cast, joining previously announced actors Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan, and Steve Buscemi.
The series, based on Ubisoft's popular video game franchise, is executive produced by Noah Hawley, known for creating 'Fargo' and 'Alien: Earth,' and Rob Mac, creator of 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Gleeson, who recently starred in 'Spider-Noir' and 'The Good Daughter,' is represented by CAA and Principal Entertainment. Leigh, an Oscar nominee for 'The Hateful Eight,' is represented by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.
Hamish Linklater, who earned a guest acting Emmy nomination for 'Widow's Bay,' is repped by Untitled Entertainment, Gersh, and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole. Sam Spruell and Jamie Demetriou are also part of the ensemble, with Spruell represented by Lou Coulson Associates and Luber Roklin Entertainment, and Demetriou by United Agents, CAA, and Multitude Media.
The 'Far Cry' series will follow an anthology format, featuring a new cast and setting each season, similar to the video game franchise. The series is slated to debut on FX, with exact plot and character details yet to be revealed.
Background
Jamie Demetriou is an English comedian, actor and screenwriter. He is known for his role as Bus Rodent in Fleabag and for creating, co-writing, and starring in Stath Lets Flats.
What's confirmed
- FX ‘s anthology series Far Cry has added Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell and Jamie Demetriou to its cast.
- In addition to Mac and Hawley, the series is executive produced by Simon Emanuel, Emilia Serrano for 26 Keys, Nicholas Frenkel for 3 Arts, Monica Macer, Peter Calloway, John Campisi, Gerard Guillemot, Margaret Boykin, and Austin Dill for Ubisoft Film & Television.
- Gleeson is represented by CAA and Principal Entertainment.
- Leigh is represented by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.
- Spruell is represented by Lou Coulson Associates and Luber Roklin Entertainment.
- Demetriou is represented by United Agents, CAA, and Multitude Media.
What's still developing
- They join the previously announced Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan and Steve Buscemi in the cast of the series based on Ubisoft’s global hit video game franchise.
- Gleeson is coming off of Spider-Noir at Prime Video and stars with Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy in Peacock’s limited series The Good Daughter, set to premiere in November.
- FX ‘s Far Cry series has added several more well-known actors to its cast.
- The “ Far Cry ” TV series at FX is continuing to build out an all-star cast.
- Popular on Variety The series was first reported to be set up at FX in November 2025 from creators Noah Hawley and Mac.