Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly in talks for spy series 'Safe Houses'
Washington, February 11
Apple's upcoming international espionage drama 'Safe Houses' is lining up a formidable cast, with Ana de Armas and Jennifer Connelly in negotiations to headline the series.
The eight-episode thriller hails from Homeland creator Gideon Raff, who will serve as executive producer and showrunner, Deadline reported.
Based on Dan Fesperman's 2018 novel of the same name, 'Safe Houses' is set in the aftermath of the killing of a high-ranking CIA officer in Madrid. The story follows Sofia Jimenez, a fugitive agent accused of murder, and Ambassador Elizabeth Winthrop, the officer's widow, as they separately investigate the crime from opposing sides. As their inquiries unfold, both women uncover a far-reaching conspiracy with the potential to disrupt the global balance of power, as per Deadline.
If finalised, the project will mark de Armas' first major television series.
She was most recently seen in Lionsgate's 'Ballerina,' a spin-off of the John Wick franchise, opposite Keanu Reeves.
She has also joined J Blakeson's upcoming film 'Sweat.'
Connelly, meanwhile, would be returning to Apple TV+ after starring alongside Joel Edgerton in the sci-fi series 'Dark Matter.' On the film front, she was last seen in the blockbuster 'Top Gun: Maverick.'
'Safe Houses' is a co-production between Apple Studios and global independent studio Wiip. Otto Bathurst, known for 'Peaky Blinders', is set to direct the opening block of episodes, with Raff directing several additional instalments.
As per Deadline, Raff will executive produce alongside Alexandra Milchan, with Paul Lee and David Flynn executive producing for Wiip. Sara Gonzalo will serve as producer, and author Dan Fesperman will act as consulting producer.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Sounds like a solid project. Gideon Raff from Homeland is a big plus. But honestly, another CIA conspiracy thriller? Feels like we've seen this before. Hope the execution and the performances make it stand out.
Jennifer Connelly is a legend! From 'A Beautiful Mind' to 'Top Gun: Maverick', she's always brilliant. Pairing her with Ana is inspired casting. Otto Bathurst directing is the cherry on top. Definitely adding this to my watchlist.
As an expat living in Delhi, I'm always looking for good international shows. This sounds perfect for a weekend binge. Hope the plot is tight across eight episodes and doesn't drag. The 'Homeland' creator's involvement gives me confidence.
Good to see strong female-led stories getting made. The concept of two women investigating the same crime from opposite sides is very compelling. Hope they explore the emotional depth and not just the action. Best of luck to the team!
Apple TV+ is really stepping up its game. Between this, 'Dark Matter', and 'Foundation', they have some interesting sci-fi/thriller content. The subscription is a bit pricey in India though. Hope the quality justifies it.
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