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FX Far Cry live-action series production

Overview

Production has commenced on a live-action anthology series based on the ‘Far Cry’ video game franchise for FX. Developed by Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney (also cited as Rob Mac), the project is designed to capture the essence of the Ubisoft franchise through independent seasons featuring new casts, settings, and storylines, utilizing a narrative approach similar to ‘Fargo’.

Filming is taking place at Pinewood Studios in the United Kingdom. The expanding cast includes Steve Buscemi, Lizzy Caplan, Rob McElhenney, Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, and Jamie Demetriou. While specific character details and plotlines remain confidential, the series aims to replicate the franchise’s exotic locales and open-world atmosphere.

FX Productions is handling the production, with executive production involving Hawley’s 26 Keys, Mac’s More Better Productions, and Ubisoft Film & Television. The series is slated to air on FX and Hulu in the United States, with international availability expected via Disney+.

Entities

Noah Hawley · Ubisoft · FX · Rob McElhenney · Pinewood Studios

Timeline

4 days ago

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Disney+ begins production on Far Cry anthology series
Disney+ has begun production on an anthology series based on Ubisoft’s ‘Far Cry’ franchise, featuring a cast including Brendan Gleeson and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
9 days ago

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FX expands cast for ‘Far Cry’ video game anthology series
FX has begun production on a ‘Far Cry’ anthology series developed by Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney, featuring a star-studded cast including Brendan Gleeson and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
12 days ago

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FX begins filming live-action Far Cry series
Filming has commenced on the FX live-action Far Cry series, an anthology adaptation of the Ubisoft franchise co-produced by Noah Hawley and Rob McElhenney.

Sources

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