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Sam Heughan Stars in Upcoming Action Thriller 'Embassy'

4/21/2026

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Sam Heughan has secured a major role in the action thriller Embassy, currently filming in Germany and England.
The six-part series will air on Prime Video in 2027, with Anna Kendrick and J.K. Simmons.
The plot follows Layla, an American diplomat, who must choose between protecting the U.S. Ambassador and extracting a high-value asset.
The project is produced by AGC Television, Ascendant Fox, and Turbine Studios, with a supporting cast.

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Story summary

Sam Heughan has secured a major role in the action thriller Embassy, currently filming in Germany and England.
The six-part series will air on Prime Video in 2027, with Anna Kendrick and J.K. Simmons.
The plot follows Layla, an American diplomat, who must choose between protecting the U.S. Ambassador and extracting a high-value asset.
The project is produced by AGC Television, Ascendant Fox, and Turbine Studios, with a supporting cast.