The Agency's Director Joe Wright on Martian's Most Dangerous Lies

As the spy genre continues to captivate audiences with a romanticism that reimagines the classic narrative, Showtime’s newest series The Agency revitalizes that timeless allure with a fresh, contemporary perspective. As the 10-episode series by showrunners, Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth blends intimacy with personal conflict amid expansive geopolitics, it also reimagines the acclaimed French drama Le Bureau des Légendes but with a much sharper focus. Making his anticipated jump to the small screen for the first time, acclaimed director Joe Wright is bringing his trademark artistry to The Agency in a story that feels cinematic and theatrical thanks to visually dynamic sequences and sharp writing. In an exclusive interview with Collider, the showrunner talks about how he established the twisty and intense spy story in the first two episodes and the inspiration behind his distinct style for the series.
With a stellar cast led by Michael Fassbender, Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright and Jodie Turner-Smith, the George Clooney and Grant Heslov-produced series sets the stage for a spy thriller that doesn’t just entertain, but deeply resonates. As seen in the first two episodes directed by Wright, the BAFTA-winning filmmaker’s careful balance of classic spy-like tension and urgency lays the groundwork for a tale that goes beyond international intrigue.
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