Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's Live-Action Adaptation of Ubisoft's “Far Cry”

Lizzy Caplan, an Emmy-nominated actress, has been confirmed as the first casting addition to FX’s upcoming live-action series “Far Cry”. The anthology will feature a new setting and cast each season, airing on FX, streaming on Hulu and Disney+ internationally.

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's "Far Cry" Anthology Series

“Far Cry” launched by Ubisoft in March 2004 as a first-person shooter with open-world settings and self-contained stories. Six main games, most recent “Far Cry 6” (2021), have attracted over 100 million unique players. The TV series will adopt the games’ anthology structure.

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FX and Hulu say the series will preserve the games’ anthology spirit, letting each season explore new geopolitical conflicts while keeping a focus on humanity under pressure. Creators Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, with executive producers Emilia Serrano, Nick Frenkel, Jackie Cohn and Ubisoft Film & Television, note Caplan’s casting adds credibility. The FX-Hulu-Disney+ partnership targets both linear and streaming audiences.

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's "Far Cry" Anthology Series

• “What I love about the Far Cry game franchise is it’s an anthology. Each game is a variation of a theme, the same way each season of ‘Fargo’ is a variation on a theme,” — Noah Hawley, Creator & Executive Producer

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• “To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true.” — Noah Hawley

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• “Hawley: "Far Cry" Has Same Appeal as "Fargo": "One thing that really attracted me to the 'Far Cry' franchise is that it is an anthology, and every time they release a new game, it is a totally different story.” — Noah Hawley

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• “To create a big action show that can change from year to year, while always exploring the nature of humanity through this complex and chaotic lens is a dream come true. I’m excited to partner with Rob and bring our shared irreverent, ambitious sensibility to the screen.” — Noah Hawley

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• March 2004: First “Far Cry” game released.

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• November 2025: FX orders the series; development announced.

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's "Far Cry" Anthology Series

• June 2026: Lizzy Caplan’s casting revealed.

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• April 2026: Hawley reports “hard prep” after “Alien: Earth” production; scripts halfway done.

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• Mid-2026: Filming slated to begin at Pinewood Studios, London.

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's "Far Cry" Anthology Series

The adaptation marks a high-profile effort to translate a major video-game franchise into premium television, following FX’s recent game-based projects. Its anthology format offers flexibility for long-term storytelling and could set a precedent for future cross-media adaptations.

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's "Far Cry" Anthology Series

All sources confirm that Caplan’s character and the season’s plot remain undisclosed, and no release date has been set. Details on narrative focus for the inaugural season are absent.

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Pre-production continues, with scripts half finished and location work at Pinewood Studios planned. Filming is expected later in 2026, after which post-production will follow. No premiere date is announced, but the FX-Hulu-Disney+ collaboration suggests a multi-platform launch.

Lizzy Caplan Joins FX's "Far Cry" Anthology Series