Gbenga Akinnagbe To Star In ‘The Old Man; Bill Heck Joins FX on Hulu Series In Recasting

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EXCLUSIVE: Gbenga Akinnagbe (The Deuce) and Bill Heck (Locke & Key) are set as two of the leads alongside star Jeff Bridges in the FX’s drama series The Old Man, from Fox 21 Television St…

is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry. It centers on the aforementioned Dan Chase , the titular “old man”, who absconded from the CIA decades ago and now lives off the grid. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past.

Akinnagbe will play Julian, a highly-trained special ops contractor sent to hunt down Chase , with whom he shares many similarities. Heck will plays Dan Chase thirty years prior to the events of the pilot, as he undertakes a dangerous mission against the backdrop of the Soviet-Afghan war. In addition to Bridges, Akinnagbe and Heck join previously cast John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman, Alia Shawkat, Leem Lubany and EJ Bonilla. The series is executive produced by Bridges, Warren Littlefield, Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Levine, David Schiff and Jon Watts, who will also direct the pilot.

 

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Congratulations BillHeckyes! This is great news! Just watched “Little America” and you were FANTASTIC! The kids and I are LOVING lockekeynetflix. Can’t wait to see you in The Old Man! Heck yes!

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