Matthew Macfadyen Wraps Filming as George Smiley in New Espionage Drama
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Filming has wrapped on Matthew Macfadyen's upcoming television turn as master spy George Smiley.
Production has concluded on a new television adaptation starring Matthew Macfadyen as the iconic intelligence officer George Smiley. The upcoming BBC drama is based on the famous espionage work by author John le Carre. The project brings the classic spy thriller universe back to television screens.
- Production has officially concluded on the television series.
- The drama is an adaptation of John le Carre's novel The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.
- Matthew Macfadyen portrays the veteran intelligence officer George Smiley.
Why it matters
John le Carre's espionage novels have a long history of acclaimed television and film adaptations, making the portrayal of George Smiley a prestigious role for British actors.
What outlets agree on
Production has wrapped on a new television drama starring Matthew Macfadyen as George Smiley, based on the espionage novels of John le Carre.
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- UPIFilming wraps on Matthew Macfadyen's 'Legacy of Spies'7h ago · open ↗
- The IndependentMatthew Macfadyen takes on John le Carré’s George Smiley in preview of BBC drama7h ago · open ↗
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