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Le Carré’s Spymaster Returns in New Series
Matthew Macfadyen portrays the iconic spy George Smiley in a new BBC and MGM+ series, 'Legacy of Spies.' The first-look images reveal Macfadyen's portrayal alongside other cast members. John Le Carré’s legendary character returns to screens after being absent since 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.'
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Variety
John Le Carré’s legendary British Cold War spy George Smiley, last seen on screens in the acclaimed film “Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy’ (played by Gary Oldman, coincidentally now starring as another fictitious agent in “Slow Horses”), has finally returned. In the first ima
2026-09-28 23:01 UTC
Deadline
We’ve got first glimpse at Matthew Macfadyen descending into the John le Carré universe to play iconic spymaster George Smiley. The BBC and MGM+’s Legacy of Spies has dropped first-look images including the Succession star donning those trademark glasses and Charlie Hunnam as Alec Leamas
2026-09-28 23:01 UTC
Variety
Following the news that a former Cornell student had accused seven men of raping and drugging her at a frat house party in October 2024 — and none faced legal consequences — former “South Park” writer Toby Morton has launched a website dedicated to documenting the account of the woman (identified as
2026-09-28 23:04 UTC