The show is being produced by le Carré’s sons’ company The Ink Factory, which has been behind the likes of ‘The Night Manager ...

"Succession" star Matthew Macfadyen is attached to play George Smiley in "Legacy of Spies," a TV series based on author John ...

A TV series based on the works of John le Carré with Matthew Macfadyen attached to star is heating up the marketplace.

Macfadyen is set to become the latest actor to play John le Carré's spy George Smiley, reports say.

The Succession star has been confirmed to star as George Smiley in the new drama, following in the footsteps of actors like ...

Emmy winner Matthew Macfadyen is attached to star as George Smiley in Legacy Of Spies, a TV series project based on John le ...

Macfadyen will join a long line of notable stars ... Spy sequel starring the actor as Smiley. “We’ve reached out … to le Carré’s sons and – the damnedest thing – they have no interest ...

A new adaptation of classic spy author John le Carré’s work is on the way with Matthew Macfadyen taking on the role of le ...

Legacy of Spies is "currently in the works", according to the outlet, adding that Macfadyen would be the latest actor to play the writer's arguably most famous spy "should the series move forward".

Should the series move forward, Macfadyen would be the latest actor to portray legendary spymaster Smiley onscreen. Previously, actors like Gary Oldman, Rupert Davies, Alec Guiness, and Denholm ...