Ben Whishaw Confirmed For Lead Role In BBC Thriller London Spy

Skyfall actor Ben Whishaw has been confirmed to play the lead in a new BBC Two thriller called London Spy.

Playing the role of Danny, Ben will make his debut in Tom Rob Smith's five part drama next year. But who is Danny? Ben's character is a "gregarious, hedonistic romantic" who will get caught up in the world of British espionage. He will then fall for Alex and as they realise that they are perfect for each other, Alex will disappear. 

Speaking about his new role, which he'll begin filming for next month, Ben, who played the role of Q in Skyfall, said in a statement: "It's very exciting to have one of the best production companies in the country, Working Title, produce my first contemporary spy thriller series for BBC Two, unarguably the most prestigious home for drama in the UK.”

More than happy to have Ben play the role of Danny, Tom Rob Smith commented: "Ben Whishaw is quite simply one of the best actors in the country. It's an extraordinary privilege, as a writer, to have him play the lead."

Ben Whishaw will play the role of Danny in London Spy (WENN)

Looking forward to seeing the drama hitting our screens next year, Polly Hill, BBC Head of Independent Drama, added: “I’ve been a huge fan of Tom’s and am delighted to be working with him, and to see his unique storytelling brought to BBC Two. This is a beautifully written love story, caught up in a spy thriller – a wonderfully complex and surprising story, of one man’s search for the truth.

"It promises to be a treat for the BBC Two audience, continuing the channels commitment to original authored drama.”

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