Based on the novel by Ben Macintyre, the series details the defection of notorious British intelligence officer and KGB double agent, Kim Philby (Pearce), through the lens of his complex relationship with MI6 colleague and close friend, Nicholas Elliott (Lewis). The show will examine espionage through their friendship, the fallout of which affects East-West relations to this day.
Anna Maxwell Martin, Stephen Kunken and Adrian Emondson will also star.
Alexander Cary developed the series. He will executive produce with Lewis, Patrick Spence, Chrissy Skinns, Bob Bookman, Alan Gasmer, Peter Jaysen and director Nick Murphy. Sony Pictures Television, ITV Studios, Veritas Entertainment Group and Ginger Biscuit Entertainment will produce.
