# James Wan and Simu Liu’s high-tech thriller series gets star-studded cast

Peacock’s highly anticipated James Wan-Simu Liu techno-thriller series has added five stellar actors to its cast, elevating the excitement around this espionage drama set shortly. Melissa Barrera (*In the Heights*), Sinclair Daniel (*The Other Black Girl*), Brian d’Arcy James (*Spotlight*), Mark O’Brien (*City on a Hill*), and Kathleen Chalfant (*Wit*) are confirmed as series regulars.

The untitled series unfolds in a world just five minutes into the future, where Liu stars as Alexander Hale, a first-generation American intelligence analyst whose brain is hacked. This invasion grants shadowy figures access to everything they see and hear, throwing Hale into a relentless race to uncover the culprits while navigating a dangerous web of loyalties and deception.

Barrera plays Michelle, a master of manipulation; Daniel portrays Parker, a newcomer grappling with the complexities of the intelligence world; James steps into the role of John Moira, a tough-as-nails mentor; O’Brien is Cobb, an ambitious agent; and Chalfant embodies St. George, a calculating leader with an eye on the big picture.

With Thomas Brandon (*Legacies*) as creator and Jennifer Yale (*Outlander*) as co-showrunner, the series boasts powerhouse executive producers, including James Wan (*The Conjuring Universe*), Simu Liu, and Michael Clear. Jet Wilkinson (*The Chi*) will direct the first two episodes, promising a visually compelling start to the show.

Peacock’s collaboration with Universal Studio Group’s UCP division hints at a high-stakes drama that could redefine the espionage genre.

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