Look: Lizzy Caplan Lands Lead in 'Far Cry' Adaptation
The anthology series will follow the game’s standalone format, with each season set in a new location and a new cast of characters.
- Emmy-Nominated actress Lizzy Caplan has joined the cast of the upcoming anthology series Far Cry, starring opposite creator Rob Mac in the Ubisoft video game adaptation.
- Creators Noah Hawley and Mac are leading the production, which retains the game franchise's anthology format of new settings and characters each season, following FX's order last November.
- Caplan recently starred in Netflix's thriller series Zero Day and earned Emmy nominations for her work in Fleishman and Masters of Sex; she is represented by UTA, Rise Management, and Jackoway Austen.
- Executive producers include Hawley through his 26 Keys company and Mac via More Better Productions, alongside Ubisoft Film and Television, marking the first live-action television adaptation for the franchise.
- Since its 2004 debut, the Far Cry franchise has amassed more than 100 million unique players; the series will air on Hulu and Disney, expanding the brand across media.
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Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's Far Cry TV Series
FX's upcoming adaptation of Far Cry has cast Lizzy Caplan, who is best known for Freaks and Geeks, Mean Girls, and Cloverfield.Last year, FX and Ubisoft confirmed that Noah Hawley (showrunner of Fargo and Alien: Earth) will helm an adaptation of Far Cry. The show will be an anthology series with each season telling a new story with a new cast, not unlike the games. As of right now, details are scarce on what the first season will look like, but …
Lizzy Caplan to Star in Noah Hawley's 'Far Cry' FX Anthology Series
Lizzy Caplan will step into the world of Ubisoft’s “Far Cry” for FX and Noah Hawley’s adaptation of the global hit video game franchise. From the creator of “Fargo” and “Alien: Earth,” the series will see Caplan star alongside previously announced Rob Mac. “Far Cry” will be available on FX and Hulu, keeping the video game’s storytelling format with each season set in a new setting following a new cast of characters. Caplan most recently appeared…
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