Why Michael Fassbender’s CIA Drama ‘The Agency’ Is Set in April 2023

Story by Hilary Lewis

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As the CIA drama 'The Agency' premieres, its April 2023 setting navigates real-world geopolitical shifts, with its stars drawing from their characters' psychological depths and the original French series for inspiration.

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The show's specific 2023 timeline helps insulate the story from unpredictable world events like the war in Sudan, allowing the writers to craft a more focused narrative.
Star Michael Fassbender drew insights from speaking with real CIA agents to tap into the 'sociopathic tendencies' of his character Martian, a long-undercover agent struggling to reintegrate into the agency.

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