Deep State (TV series) explained

Deep State is a British espionage thriller television series, written and created by Matthew Parkhill and Simon Maxwell, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on Fox on 5 April 2018.^[3] The first eight-part series, which began filming in May 2017, stars Mark Strong as Max Easton, a former field agent for MI6 who is recruited back into the field. The series co-starred Walton Goggins, Joe Dempsie, Karima Adebibe, Lyne Renée, Anastasia Griffith and Alistair Petrie.

The series is produced by Endor Productions for the Fox Networks Group of Europe and Africa.^{[4] [5]} As well as co-creating the series, Parkhill also serves as showrunner, executive producer and director of four of the eight episodes.^[6] The series premiered in the United States on 17 June 2018 on Epix.^[7]

A second season was commissioned on 5 April 2018.^[8] The second season premiered on 28 April 2019 in the United States, starring Walton Goggins as an ex-CIA operative drawn into a political crisis in Mali.^{[9] [10]} As of 2022, there has been no confirmation of a third series.

Cast

• Mark Strong as Max Easton; former Field Agent, MI6. (Season 1)^[11]
• Walton Goggins as Nathan Miller; an ex-CIA operative. (Season 2)
• Joe Dempsie as Harry Clarke; Field Agent, MI6. Max Easton's son.
• Karima Adebibe as Leyla Toumi; Field Agent, MI6.
• Anastasia Griffith as Amanda Jones; CIA.
• Alistair Petrie as George White; Head of Section, MI6.
• Lyne Renee as Anna Easton; Max's wife. (Season 1)
• Victoria Hamilton as Meaghan Sullivan; Senator working on the US Intelligence Committee. (Season 2)
• Rachel Shelley as Elliot Taylor; deputy Head of Section, MI6.

Supporting

Season 1 (2018)

• Adrien Jolivet as Noah; Anna Easton's brother.
• Cara Bossom as Chloë Easton; Max and Anna's elder daughter.
• Indica Watson as Lola Easton; Max and Anna's younger daughter.
• Alexandre Willaume as Laurence
• Mark Holden as John Lynn; CIA handler and Amanda Jones' boss.
• William Hope as Senator Hawes
• Bijan Daneshmand as Ali Ardavan
• Corey Johnson as Burrell
• Eric Kofi-Abrefa as Jackson
• Donald Sage Mackay as Martin Collins
• Kingsley Ben-Adir as Khalid Walker; Intelligence, MI6.
• Zubin Varla as Alexander Said; Senior Field Agent, MI6.
• Amelia Bullmore as Olivia Clarke; journalist. Harry's mother and Max's ex-wife.
• Khalid Laith as Anthony Kahani
• Mel Raido as Ryan Cooper; Field Agent, MI6.

Season 2 (2019)

• Lily Banda as Aïcha Konaté; interpreter.
• Zainab Jah as Aminata Sissoko; Malian Minister for Anti-Corruption.
• Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Joseph Damba; Malian Minister for Transport.
• David Jonsson as Isaac Turner; Field Agent, MI6.
• Alexander Siddig as Issouf Al Moctar
• Adam James as Adam McKay
• Sean Cameron Michael as Colonel John Russell.
• Kae Alexander as Jessica Tamura; assistant to Meaghan Sullivan.
• Mark Holden as John Lynn, former CIA handler.
• Pip Torrens as William Kingsley
• Owen Teale as Hal Weaver
• Mitchell Mullen as Senator Todd Wilson
• Ruth Gemmell as Gina Graham; partner of Meaghan Sullivan.
• Shelley Conn as Nicole Miller

Episodes

Season 2 (2019)

External links

• • Deep State on Epix

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ritman. Alex. MIPCOM: On the Set of 'Deep State' With Mark Strong. The Hollywood Reporter. 29 March 2018. 16 October 2017. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233117/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mipcom-set-deep-state-mark-strong-1049019. live.
2. Web site: Harry Escott Scoring 'Deep State'. Film Music Reporter. 29 March 2018. 31 January 2018. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233007/http://filmmusicreporter.com/2018/01/31/harry-escott-scoring-deep-state/. live.
3. News: Mark Strong to Star in Fox Espionage Thriller 'Deep State'. Barraclough. Leo. 31 March 2017. Variety. 19 January 2018. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233032/https://variety.com/2017/tv/global/mark-strong-fox-deep-state-1202020097/. live.
4. News: Mark Strong To Star In 'Deep State' For Fox Networks Group. Lodderhose. Diana. 30 March 2017. Deadline Hollywood. 19 January 2018. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233018/https://deadline.com/2017/03/mark-strong-stars-in-deep-state-fox-networks-group-1202055818/. live.
5. Web site: Fox to return to the Deep State with second season order for Endor Productions show. Red Arrow Studios. en-GB. 2020-04-09. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233008/https://redarrowstudios.com/fox-to-return-to-the-deep-state-with-second-season-order-for-endor-productions-show/. live.
6. News: Casting News: Mark Strong is Set to Star in FOX Espionage Thriller Series 'Deep State' BBC America. BBC America. 19 January 2018.
7. Petski, Denise (15 March 2018). "'Deep State' Espionage Drama Starring Mark Strong & Joe Dempsi Lands at Epix for U.S." Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
8. White, Peter (5 April 2018). "Fox Network Group Renews Spy Thriller 'Deep State' for Second Season ahead of Debut." Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
9. Web site: 'Deep State' Renewed for Season 2 on Epix + Trailer + Premiere Date | RenewCancelTV . 23 February 2019 . 23 February 2019 . 15 November 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233026/https://www.renewcanceltv.com/deep-state-renewed-for-season-2-on-epix-trailer-premiere-date/ . live .
10. Web site: 'Deep State' Returns With Walton Goggins; First-Look at Second Season of Fox Networks & Epix's Political Drama. White. Peter. 22 February 2019. Deadline Hollywood. 19 April 2019. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233034/https://deadline.com/2019/02/deep-state-season-two-1202562555/. live.
11. Web site: DEEP STATE release date: When is DEEP STATE out? How many episodes? Trailer, cast, news. Express. 29 March 2018. 10 January 2018. 15 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201115233101/https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/902953/DEEP-STATE-release-date-When-is-DEEP-STATE-out-How-many-episodes-Trailer-cast-news. live.