The Old Man- Since “The Americans” was canceled by FX in 2018, numerous other espionage-themed television programs, such as “Jack Ryan” and “Treadstone,” have debuted. Few, however, have achieved as much critical acclaim as “The Americans,” which was nominated for 18 Emmys and won four (via Emmys.com). FX’s upcoming spy series, “The Old Man,” aims to change that.

“The Old Man” is co-created by Jon Steinberg and Robert Levine, who previously co-created and served as showrunners for all four seasons of “Black Sails.” “The Old Man” is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, published in 2017. It features an outstanding cast, led by none other than Jeff Bridges. According to Entertainment Weekly, this will be Bridges’ first recurring appearance in a television series in almost five decades.

“Jeff Bridges is an outstanding, legendary actor, and to have him as the star of this series is a wonderful moment for FX, according to FX Entertainment’s co-president of original programming.

Jon Steinberg and Robert Levine have written a terrific pilot script, and Jeff is the ideal choice for the character of Dan Chase. Along with our friends at Fox 21, we’re excited to work with Warren Littlefield, with whom we’ve had a fantastic experience on Fargo.”

The new series will premiere on FX on Hulu in the upcoming year, after multiple delays. Here is everything we currently know about “The Old Man.”

Who is in the cast of The Old Man?

Oscar Winner The cast is led by Jeff Bridges (“The Big Lebowski,” “Crazy Heart”) as former CIA Agent Dan Chase. In flashbacks, Bill Heck (“I Know What You Did Last Summer,” “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs”) portrays Dan as his younger self.

Jon Lithgow will portray FBI Deputy Director Harold Harper, the primary antagonist of the series (“Third Rock from the Sun,” “Dexter”). Alia Shawkat (“Arrested Development,” “State of Grace”) portrays Angele, a young FBI agent entrusted with tracking down Chase and Harper’s protégé (via Deadline). Amy Brenneman (“NYPD Blue,” “Judging Amy”) portrays Zoe, a divorcee who leases a room from Dan without knowing he is on the run (via Deadline).

Leem Lubany (“Condor,” “Baghdad Central”) portrays Abbey Chase, the younger version of Dan’s late wife, via flashbacks. Gbenga Akinnagbe (“The Wire,” “The Deuce”) portrays Julian, a special forces operative hired to kill Dan (via Deadline). EJ Bonilla (“Madam Secretary,” “Shameless”) portrays Raymond Waters, a CIA agent who teams up with the FBI to pursue Dan (via Variety).

What is the plot of The Old Man?

In the original work, the protagonist was a military intelligence officer named Michael Koehler who stole $20 million during a mission in Libya and now resides in Vermont with two dogs under the alias Dan Chase. Dan is an ex-CIA agent who departed more than two decades ago and now lives off the grid in the television series. Otherwise, it appears that “The Old Man” will closely follow the plot of Perry’s thriller. The story begins when an assassin appears and attempts to kill him, causing him to flee and confront his history.

The series will also explore Chase’s past through flashbacks, following a younger version of Dan as he stole millions of dollars and went rogue. In addition, the show will purportedly follow the FBI and CIA operatives tasked with locating Chase (via Deadline). However, this will reveal some unsavory realities about their leaders.

the old man’s release date

The Old Man is an anticipated American thriller series based on Thomas Perry’s 2017 novel of the same name. It was created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine and will debut on FX on 16 June 2022.

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How to watch The Old Man

The Old Man will air in the United States on FX, a cable channel that is available with the majority of traditional pay-TV subscription bundles (check to see if your plan includes it) and with live TV streaming services such as FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. The series will also be available on Hulu the next day, so a membership to the streaming service (whether standalone, with the Disney Bundle, or via Hulu with Live TV) will allow you to watch The Old Man.