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FX’s ‘Far Cry’ anthology adds Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell and Jamie Demetriou to its inaugural season cast
News Brief
FX announced that its upcoming anthology series ‘Far Cry,’ adapted from Ubisoft’s video‑game franchise, has expanded its first‑season lineup with five new actors. Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell and Jamie Demetriou join previously confirmed stars Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan and Steve Buscemi. The series, created by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, will continue its format of standalone seasons set in distinct locations, though plot specifics for season 1 remain undisclosed.
Key points
The new cast members are Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell and Jamie Demetriou.
They join earlier‑announced leads Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan and Steve Buscemi.
‘Far Cry’ is an FX anthology series based on Ubisoft’s video‑game franchise.
Each season will feature a self‑contained story in a new setting, with season 1 details still under wraps.
The series is overseen by creators Noah Hawley and Rob Mac.
What sources agree on
FX’s ‘Far Cry’ series is an anthology adaptation of Ubisoft’s video‑game franchise.
Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell and Jamie Demetriou have been added to the cast.
Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan and Steve Buscemi were previously announced as part of the cast.
The show is created by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac.
Season 1 plot details have not been disclosed.
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Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell & Jamie Demetriou Join FX’s ‘Far Cry’
