Embassy (upcoming TV series)
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| Genre | Political thriller |
| Created by | Rom Lotan |
| Written by | Rom Lotan |
| Directed by | John Strickland Christian Alvart |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | MGM+ |
Embassy is an upcoming television series starring Anna Kendrick and J. K. Simmons. The series will broadcast on MGM+ in the United States.
Premise
The Embassy of the United States, London is attacked by armed mercenaries.[1]
Cast
- Anna Kendrick as Layla
- J. K. Simmons as U.S. Ambassador Elliot Ashford
- Sam Heughan as Connor Wright
- Aleksandar Jovanovic
- James Murray
- Alexander Karim
- Natalie Mendoza
- Katie McGrath
- Lydia Leonard
- Luke Treadaway
- Stephen Odubola
- Hasan Akil
Production
The series is created and written by Rom Lotan with episodes directed by John Strickland with both also executive producers. Christian Alvart is also directing episodes. It is produced by AGC Television with Ascendant Fox and Turbine Studios. Hester Ruoff, Bart Ruspoli and Matt Mitchell, Turbine’s Daniel Hetzer, Jakob Neuhausser, Justin Thomson and David Tanner, and AGC's Ford, Lourdes Diaz and Miguel A. Palos Jr. are also executive producers.[2][3]
The cast is led by Anna Kendrick and J. K. Simmons. Sam Heughan joined the cast in January 2026.[2][3] Aleksandar Jovanovic, James Murray, Alexander Karim, Natalie Mendoza, Katie McGrath, Lydia Leonard, Luke Treadaway, Stephen Odubola and Hasan Akil joined the cast in April 2026.[4]
Filming took place in England and Germany with filming locations including London and Cologne.[3]
Broadcast
In April 2026, it was reported that Amazon Prime Video landed the rights in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, France, Australia and New Zealand for the series, which is set to premiere in 2027.[4]
In July 2026, it was reported that the series was also acquired by MGM+ for the United States, Italy, Spain, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina release. In Germany, the series is set to premiere on ZDF.[5]
References
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (October 10, 2025). "Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons to Star in Geo-Political Thriller Series 'Embassy'". Variety. Retrieved July 28, 2026.
- 1 2 Whittock, Jesse (October 10, 2025). "Anna Kendrick & J.K. Simmons To Lead Geo-Political Thriller Series 'Embassy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 11, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Whittock, Jesse (January 20, 2026). "Sam Heughan Joins Anna Kendrick & J.K. Simmons In 'Embassy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Whittock, Jesse (April 21, 2026). "'Embassy': Prime Video Secures Multi-Territory Rights To Action Series; Luke Treadaway & More Join Anna Kendrick, Sam Heughan & J.K. Simmons In Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
- ↑ White, Peter (July 28, 2026). "Anna Kendrick Series 'Embassy' Lands At MGM+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 28, 2026.