GoKawiilApple TV sets January 6 premiere for Hugh Laurie crime drama The Wanted Man
Apple TV announced The Wanted Man, a new crime drama starring Hugh Laurie as imprisoned crime boss Felix Carmichael plotting a prison break after being betrayed by someone in his own organization. The series, created by Hijack's George Kay, also stars Thandiwe Newton, Fionn Whitehead, and Gina McKee, and debuts January 6 with weekly episodes through February 17.
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The announcement adds to Apple TV's growing slate of crime thrillers, a genre the company has leaned on to build subscriber interest alongside titles like Slow Horses and the upcoming Nocturne. Casting a recognizable star like Laurie in a prestige crime role could help Apple TV compete for attention in a crowded streaming market.
- The Wanted Man premieres January 6 with two episodes, then weekly through February 17.
- Hugh Laurie plays crime boss Felix Carmichael, who plans a prison escape after an internal betrayal.
- The show comes from George Kay, creator of the Idris Elba series Hijack, and joins Apple TV's expanding crime drama lineup.
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