Joe Otterson TV ReporterKiefer Sutherland is getting back to his espionage roots in a new drama series at Paramount Plus.The untitled series has received an eight-episode order at the streamer.
It finds private espionage operative James Weir (Sutherland) in the midst of a battle over the preservation of democracy in a world at odds with misinformation, behavioral manipulation, the surveillance state and the interests that control these extraordinary powers.The show hails from writers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who will also direct and executive produce.
Sutherland will executive produce in addition to starring, with Charlie Gogolak and Suzan Bymel also executive producing. CBS Studios will produce, with ViacomCBS Global Distribution.
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