{
  "id": 9635578,
  "title": "Hugh Laurie is The Wanted Man in first look at Apple TV series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/hugh-laurie-is-the-wanted-man-in-first-look-at-apple-tv-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:41:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/the-wanted-man-first-look-hugh-laurie"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hugh Laurie, known for his roles as a doctor, politician, and arms dealer, will now be a \"wanted man\" in Apple TV's new series, The Wanted Man. The series, created and written by George Kay, also serves as the showrunner, and Laurie is the executive producer. Kay, who is set to debut his show War on HBO and previously worked with Apple on Hijack, crafted the intriguing storyline for The Wanted Man. The show will commence its Apple TV debut next year.\n\nAt the heart of the series is Felix Carmichael, a powerful organized crime boss played by Laurie, who finds himself double-crossed by someone within his own firm and sent to the notorious Staplehurst Prison. With his family, business, and fortune hanging in the balance, Felix is compelled to recall his own ruthless past to secure his survival. Alongside Laurie, the cast features Thandiwe Newton, Fionn Whitehead, Gina McKee, Hazel Doupe, Elliott Heffernan, and Stephen Dillane.\n\nThe first two episodes of The Wanted Man are set to premiere on Apple TV on January 6, 2027, with subsequent episodes airing weekly through February 17. Exclusive first-look images of the series are now available for viewers to preview.",
  "summary": "The new series from Hijack 's George Kay debuts early next year.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}