# Far Cry FX Casts Star Power

> FX's 'Far Cry' series adds Gleeson, Leigh, Linklater to season one.
- Title: Far Cry FX Casts Star Power · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: FX's 'Far Cry' series adds Gleeson, Leigh, Linklater to season one. FX's 'Far Cry' series casts Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam…
- Keywords: far cry, brendan gleeson, jennifer jason leigh, hamish linklater, sam spruell, jamie demetriou, tv series, video game franchise, entertainment, culture, Far, Cry
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/far-cry-fx-cast-brendan-gleeson-jennifer-jason-leigh-1236866186
- Author: Joe Otterson
- Published: 2026-09-17T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: far cry, fx, brendan gleeson, jennifer jason leigh, hamish linklater, sam spruell, jamie demetriou, tv series, video game franchise, entertainment, culture
## New FX Series
FX launches 'Far Cry' TV series based on video game franchise.
## Star Cast Adds
Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater join season one.
## Actors' Backgrounds
Gleeson known for 'The Banshees of Inisherin', Leigh for 'The Hateful Eight'.
## More Stars
Sam Spruell and Jamie Demetriou also confirmed for first season.
## What Happens Next
FX series begins production for 'Far Cry' season one.
## Key takeaway

FX's 'Far Cry' series casts Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Hamish Linklater, Sam Spruell, and Jamie Demetriou for its first season.