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Hugh Laurie to star in Apple TV+ thriller 'The Wanted Man'

  • Hugh Laurie stars as Felix Carmichael, head of the British crime syndicate The Capital, in the new Apple TV+ thriller The Wanted Man.
  • The series follows Carmichael's rise, his untouchable reign of 20 years, and his apprehension and betrayal leading to a prison escape attempt.
  • Produced by New Pictures and George Kay's Observatory Pictures, the eight-episode drama is directed by Jakob Verbruggen and co-created by Kay.
  • The Wanted Man premieres on Apple TV+ on May 16 with two episodes, featuring supporting actors including Thandiwe Newton and Fionn Whitehead.
  • Laurie's role marks his return to Apple TV+ and continues strong audience interest in his past work, seen through ongoing social media engagement.
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The famous British star Hugh Laurie, who became famous for his character as Dr. Greg House in the famous medical series House, returns to the public through a new thriller series called The Wanted Man. The story of the series produced by Apple TV+ comes from the creators of the exciting series “Hijack” about Felix Carmichael, the mysterious and dangerous leader of one of the most feared criminal organizations in Britain, known as “The Capital”...

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