Richard Gere may have been in the entertainment industry for over 50 years, but he’s still experiencing career firsts.
The 75-year-old landed his first major role in a television series in espionage thriller The Agency, which has now been renewed for a second season.
WHAT IS THE AGENCY ABOUT?
The Agency is a TV show based on the hit French series Le Bureau des Légendes, and was created for Paramount Plus and Showtime. George Clooney serves as an executive producer on the project alongside his Smokehouse Pictures partner Grant Heslov.
The star-studded cast also includes the likes of Michael Fassbender, Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Katherine Waterston.
According to the synopsis, “The political thriller follows Martian (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.”
Richard Gere portrays the role of Bosko in the series, a London Station Chief who previously worked as an undercover agent.
The Paramount Global co-CEO issued a statement about Richard’s involvement in The Agency, saying, “Richard Gere is in a class of his own, adored by generations of fans worldwide for his exceptional ability to infuse depth and authenticity into every role he plays.”
He added that the company “are delighted to have him join our extraordinary cast”.
WHERE TO WATCH THE AGENCY IN AUSTRALIA
Season one released on streaming on 29 November 2024, and it is available to watch on Paramount Plus in Australia. Season two is currently in production and will also land on the streaming platform upon its release.
Stream The Agency now on Paramount Plus from $9.99/mth, with a 7-day free trial. Subscribe now.
As aforementioned, The Agency marked Richard’s first major recurring role in a television series. He has, however, appeared in a few television films before, namely And the Band Played On in 1993, and MotherFatherSon in 2019, the former of which he was nominated for an Emmy Award for.
The 75-year-old’s illustrious career has seen him achieve great success and portray some iconic roles, and his most well-known movies include An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride and Chicago.
In his latest film, Oh, Canada, Richard starred alongside Uma Thurman and Jacob Elordi, with the movie debuting at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival in May.
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