John Le Carré, Spies and Matthew Macfadyen

John Le Carré named his 4 favourite adaptations of his books - famous one misses out
One of the most well-known adaptations didn't make it into John Le Carre's favourite list - but film fans have enjoyed it.
Matthew Macfadyen to lead John le Carré series adaptation A Legacy of Spies
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 Carré’s iconic George Smiley for A Legacy of Spies, the last Smiley novel the author wrote before his passing in 2020.
Matthew Macfadyen To Headline ‘Legacy Of Spies’ TV Series Based On John Le Carré’s George Smiley Novels From The Ink Factory & Fifth Season
Emmy winner Matthew Macfadyen is attached to star as George Smiley in Legacy Of Spies, a TV series project based on John le Carré’s series of novels.
Matthew Macfadyen to Play George Smiley in John Le Carré Series ‘Legacy of Spies’
"Succession" star Matthew Macfadyen is attached to play George Smiley in "Legacy of Spies," a TV series based on author John le Carré's work.
Matthew Macfadyen Will Star As George Smiley In A New John Le Carré Adaptation
From Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to The Night Manager to The Little Drummer Girl, you can’t go wrong with a John le Carré adaptation. Next up is one of the late author’s final novels, A Legacy of Spies – the second to last novel to be published before his death
Matthew Macfadyen to Play George Smiley in John le Carré Series in the Works From Ink Factory, Fifth Season
A TV series based on the works of John le Carré with Matthew Macfadyen attached to star is heating up the marketplace.
Succession's Matthew Macfadyen in line to play spy Smiley
Succession star Matthew Macfadyen is set to play writer John le Carré's fictional spy George Smiley in a new TV series, Variety has reported. 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".
Matthew Macfadyen Cast in John le Carré Adaptation 'Legacy of Spies'
If the latest John le Carré adaptation hoping to make it to the small screen has its way, we'd be nearly halfway there. That's right, Successionstar (and many people's favorite Darcy) Matthew Macfadyen is attached to star in the latest mysterious spy thriller story writ large by the prolific and beloved le Carré.
Legacy of Spies: John le Carré Series Sees Macfadyen as George Smiley
An "A Legacy of Spies" series in development that sees Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) taking on the role of John le Carré’s George Smiley.
Succession's Matthew Macfadyen to star as George Smiley in new Le Carré adaptation
The Succession star has been confirmed to star as George Smiley in the new drama, following in the footsteps of actors like Gary Oldman, Alec Guinness and Rupert Davies, who have all taken on the character in previous adaptations for the screen.
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