The Agency is an American TV show on Paramount+ with Showtime. It’s a spy thriller produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, starring Michael Fassbender.
The show is based on a popular French TV series called Le Bureau des Légendes, which aired from 2015 to 2020 on Canal+.
The show follows a secret department that trains spies for dangerous undercover missions. These spies live under fake identities for years and work to find and recruit valuable intelligence sources.
Where Was The Agency Filmed?
Filming for The Agency took place in several locations, including Tallinn, Estonia, and Cairo, Egypt, from September 2024 to October 2024.
The show is also reported to have been filmed in London, although some details about the specific locations in the city are not yet confirmed.
These diverse filming spots help create a global backdrop for the series, adding to the authentic and thrilling atmosphere of the espionage story.
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FAQs about The Agency
Q: What is The Agency about?
A: The Agency is an upcoming American espionage thriller TV series about a department that trains and handles deep-cover agents on long-term missions. These agents live under false identities for years, aiming to identify and recruit intelligence sources.
Q: When will The Agency be released?
A: The Agency is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ with Showtime on November 29, 2024.
Q: Who are the main cast members of The Agency?
A: The main cast includes Michael Fassbender as “Martian,” Jodie Turner-Smith as Sami Zahir, Jeffrey Wright as Henry, Richard Gere as Bosko, Katherine Waterston as Naomi, John Magaro as Owen, and Hugh Bonneville as James Richardson.
Q: Who are the creators and producers of the show?
A: The series is produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures, along with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios. It is executive produced by Keith Cox, Nina L. Diaz, David Glasser, Ron Burkle, and others. The show is directed by Joe Wright, with Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth writing the episodes.
Q: Where is The Agency being filmed?
A: Filming for The Agency is taking place in several locations, including London, Tallinn (Estonia), and Cairo (Egypt). Filming began in June 2024, and additional locations are expected to be revealed.
Q: Who is directing the show?
A: Joe Wright is set to direct the first two episodes of The Agency, with Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth writing all 10 episodes.
Q: Who is Michael Fassbender playing in The Agency?
A: Michael Fassbender plays a character named “Martian,” a role that was originally portrayed by Mathieu Kassovitz in the French version of the series.
Q: When did production for The Agency begin?
A: Production on The Agency began in June 2024, and casting was announced shortly after.