FX has renewed itself Jeff Bridges’Fugitive action drama The old for season 2. I haven’t had a chance to start watching this show yet, but I’ve heard great things, so I can’t wait to watch it!
The show is based on the novel by Thomas Perryand the story centers on “Dan Chase who fled the CIA decades ago and has lived off the net ever since. When a killer arrives and tries to take out Chase, the old agent discovers that to secure his future, he must now reconcile his past. With Dan Chase hunted out of hiding, Harold Harper, the FBI’s deputy director of counterintelligence, is called to hunt him down due to his complicated past with the rogue fugitive. When Chase proves more difficult to arrest than authorities expected, a highly trained special operations contractor is also dispatched to pursue him. While on the run, Chase rents a room from Zoe McDonald who taps into reservations he didn’t know he had in order to survive the day he learns the truth about his new tenant.
The series is also the protagonist John Lithgow such as Harold Harper, the FBI’s deputy director of counterintelligence, as well as Alia Shawkat as Angela Adams, Harper’s protege. Then, there is EJ Bonilla, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Amy Brenneman, Bill Heck, Leem LubanyAnd Pej Vahdat.
Eric SchrierFX Entertainment’s president said in a statement, “Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz And Warren Littlefield they did a fantastic job with The old, which chronicles the powerful intrigue and breathtaking action of Thomas Perry’s book. The stellar cast led by Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman and Alia Shawkat are truly connecting with the audience and we are thrilled to be working on Season 2 with our colleagues at 20th Television and this amazing team.
Karey Burke, President of 20th Television, said: “This fantastic series has had a long journey through the air, which makes the reaction from critics and audiences in recent weeks even sweeter. But the truth is, no one who has worked on it in the past three years is surprised that it resonates so deeply. From the brilliant creative execution of Jon, Dan and Warren to the spectacular star turns of Jeff, John, Amy and Alia, this heart racing series offers and we thank FX for the incredible support. “
Steinberg said, Littlefield and Shotz said in a joint statement, “We couldn’t be more excited to start the next chapter of this journey. Our partners at FX and 20th Television have shown us so much patience, trust and unwavering support in completing Season 1, we can’t think of any other way to repay that support other than to offer a Season 2 that raises the bar once again. . On behalf of the producers, our amazing partner Jeff Bridges, and our stellar cast led by Jeff, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman and Alia Shawkat, we are incredibly grateful for the response the show has received and can’t wait to get back to work. “
The first season will consist of seven episodes. Have you started watching it yet? If so, are you enjoying yourself?
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
