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[07/15/24 - 07:01 AM]
Jodie Turner-Smith Joins Showtime's "The Agency" for Paramount+ with Showtime
Turner-Smith will play Sami Zahir, a Professor of Social Anthropology who has a history with Martian, played by Michael Fassbender.

[via press release from CBS]

JODIE TURNER-SMITH JOINS SHOWTIME'S "THE AGENCY" FOR PARAMOUNT+ WITH SHOWTIME(R)

Political Thriller Based Off the Critically Acclaimed Series Le Bureau, Stars Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright and Richard Gere, and is Commissioned by Showtime Studios and Produced in Association with 101 Studios

July 15, 2024 - Paramount+ with SHOWTIME today announced that Jodie Turner-Smith joins the cast of the espionage political thriller THE AGENCY (formerly THE DEPARTMENT) for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME as a series regular. THE AGENCY, currently in production in London, is commissioned by Showtime Studios and produced in association with 101 Studios. George Clooney and Grant Heslov will executive produce through Smokehouse Pictures.

The all-new political thriller follows Martian (two-time Academy Award nominee Fassbender), a covert CIA agent, ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. His career, his real identity and his mission are pitted against his heart; hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage. Turner-Smith will play Sami Zahir, a Professor of Social Anthropology who has a history with Martian, played by 2x Academy Award(R) nominee Michael Fassbender. She joins previously announced series regulars Jeffrey Wright (Henry) and Richard Gere (Bosko).

"Jodie Turner-Smith is a force who captivates audiences with her raw emotional power," said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks. "We are thrilled she is joining this extraordinary cast for THE AGENCY alongside Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright and Richard Gere."

British actress Jodie Turner-Smith stands out as one of today's most sought-after talents. She gained widespread recognition for her captivating performance in Universal's Queen & Slim, earning critical acclaim for her breakout role. Most recently, Turner-Smith starred in Noah Baumbach's acclaimed White Noise (Netflix), Murder Mystery 2 (Netflix), the final season of Sex Education (Netflix), and the Star Wars series The Acolyte (Disney+). Upcoming projects include a starring role in Bad Monkey (Apple TV+) and Disney Marvel's Tron: Ares, slated for release in 2025.

A fresh take on the critically acclaimed hit French drama "The Bureau" (Le Bureau des Legendes), THE AGENCY will debut on demand and streaming for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME(R) plan before its on-air debut. It will stream internationally on Paramount+ in the UK, Canada, Australia, Italy, Germany, Latin America, Brazil and Japan. The series is co-distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution and Federation Studios.

The Bureau centers on the daily life and missions of agents within France's principal external security service. It focuses on the "Bureau of Legends," responsible for training and handling deep-cover agents on long-term missions in areas with French interests. Living under false identities for years, these agents' missions are to identify and recruit good intelligence sources. The Bureau - Le Bureau des Légendes was created by Eric Rochant and is a CANAL+ Creation Originale series produced by TOP - The Originals Productions and Federation Studios.

Commissioned by Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and produced in association with 101 Studios, THE AGENCY is executive produced by Keith Cox and Nina L. Diaz (Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios); David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin and Bob Yari (101 Studios), George Clooney and Grant Heslov (Smokehouse Pictures); Alex Berger (TOP - The Originals Productions); and Ashley Stern and Pascal Breton (Federation Studios/Federation Entertainment of America). Jez and John-Henry Butterworth are writers and executive producers; Joe Wright is executive producer and director for the first two episodes.

About Paramount+

Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news and A Mountain of Entertainment(TM). The streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME(R), the service's cornerstone plan, is also home to SHOWTIME(R) content, including scripted hits and critically acclaimed nonfiction projects and films. This premium plan includes unmatched events and sports programming through the local live CBS stream, including golf, basketball and more. All Paramount+ subscribers have streaming access to CBS News Network for 24/7 news and CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis. For more information about Paramount+, please visit www.paramountplus.com, and follow @ParamountPlus on social media.

About SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks

SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios & Paramount Media Networks is a global network of media assets that reaches over one billion people in more than 180 countries featuring some of the most iconic brands in entertainment including SHOWTIME, MTV, Comedy Central and Paramount Network among others - and, its Studios arm which produces 120+ series annually, including some of today's biggest hits such as Yellowstone, Yellowjackets, Emily in Paris, 1883, 1923, George & Tammy, South Park, Tulsa King, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Challenge and Jersey Shore, to name a few.





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