Ben Whishaw makes his return to BBC AMERICA as star of the thriller London Spy, set for a premiere later this year. And the network has released a first snap of the actor in character, seen above.
Known to James Bond fans as Q in the popular film series, Whishaw previously appeared on BBC AMERICA’s Emmy-winning The Hour, in which he portrayed crusading journalist Freddie Lyon. In London Spy, Whishaw plays Danny, a hedonistic romantic who falls for the antisocial yet brilliant Alex (newcomer Edward Holcroft). Right as their relationship begins to heat up, Alex suddenly vanishes, and Danny, thrust into a world of espionage, must figure out the truth behind Alex’s disappearance.
The cast is impeccable: joining Whishaw and Holcroft are Oscar winner Jim Broadbent and the legendary Charlotte Rampling (who can also be seen on the second season of Broadchurch). Adding to the drama’s pedigree, London Spy‘s creator is Tom Rob Smith, novelist behind the acclaimed Child 44 trilogy.
In a country ruled by fear, no one is innocent.
From Amazon – Stalin’s Soviet Union is an official paradise, where citizens live free from crime and fear only one thing: the all-powerful state. Defending this system is idealistic security officer Leo Demidov, a war hero who believes in the iron fist of the law. But when a murderer starts to kill at will and Leo dares to investigate, the State’s obedient servant finds himself demoted and exiled. Now, with only his wife at his side, Leo must fight to uncover shocking truths about a killer-and a country where “crime” doesn’t exist.’
CHILD 44 is based on Tom Rob Smith’s best-selling novel and stars Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises), Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Noomi Rapace (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), Charles Dance (The Imitation Game), Vincent Cassel (Black Swan) and Paddy Considine (The Bourne Ultimatum).
CHILD 44 is released in UK & Irish cinemas April 17.
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