The Wanted Man is a new Apple TV series that’s just been announced starring Hugh Laurie as an incarcerated crime boss who’s ready to make an escape. Here are the details.
The Wanted Man is new crime drama coming soon to Apple TV
Crime thrillers are one of Apple TV’s most popular genres, and the streamer just announced its latest offering that’s coming soon.
The Wanted Man premieres Wednesday, January 6 with its first two episodes, followed by weekly releases through February 17.
Hugh Laurie stars as a crime boss who’s betrayed by someone at his firm, is sent to prison, and plans to break out. The cast also includes Thandiwe Newton, Fionn Whitehead, Gina McKee, Hazel Doupe, Elliott Heffernan, and Stephen Dillane.
The Wanted Man hails from George Kay, the creator of Idris Elba thriller Hijack.
Here’s Apple’s official plot summary:
When organized crime boss Felix Carmichael (Hugh Laurie) is betrayed by someone inside his own firm and sent to the notorious Staplehurst prison, he’s forced to remember his own brutality to fight for survival. With his family, firm and fortune at stake, Felix resolves to do the unthinkable: escape.
If you’re looking for more crime-centric series, Last Seen and a new season of Slow Horses are both airing now, and will be joined next month by the Liev Schreiber-starring Nocturne.
Are you interested in watching The Wanted Man? Let us know in the comments.
Apple TV is available for $14.99 per month, or you can get it discounted through the Apple One bundle.
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