FX’s upcoming anthology series “Far Cry” adds five more actors: Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, and Jamie Demetriou, according to multiple entertainment outlets. The casting expands the previously announced ensemble for the FX adaptation of Ubisoft’s global video game franchise.
The outlets report that Gleeson and Leigh join the series alongside Linklater, Spruell, and Demetriou. Deadline also notes that they join an earlier cast lineup including Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan, and Steve Buscemi. The project is described as an anthology, with the creative team led by Noah Hawley. Across the reports, the emphasis is on the stature and prior credits of the newly announced performers, while details about their specific roles are not provided in the sources.
Together, the announcements indicate FX continues to build out the series ahead of production, bringing together major film and television talent for each season’s story within the “Far Cry” universe.
