A Spy Among Friends premiered on ITVX earlier this year, but for those who may have missed it the first time around, it will air Sunday nights on ITV1.
The historical drama boasts an impressive cast and an interesting storyline that will keep viewers hooked. Nation And Billion actor Damian Lewis stars as Nicholas Elliot opposite lead actor Guy Pearce (secret LA) as Kim Philby.
WATCH: Official Trailer for Spy Among Friends
Historians and Cold War experts will be familiar with these names. But for those less knowledgeable about the true story behind the six-part series, keep reading to learn more…
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Friends star Guy Pearce has a very famous partner – and you’re sure to recognize herIs spying between friends based on a true story?
In short, yes. However, as with many TV series adaptations of the true story, some passages have been altered or altered for the sake of the script.
The ITV drama synopsis provides a glimpse of what will happen in the six episodes. It read: “Philby is the most notorious British deserter and Soviet double agent in history. This is a story of intimate overlap; of loyalty, trust and betrayal. Philby’s profound personal betrayal, exposed at the height of the Cold War, resulted in the destruction of British and American intelligence.”
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© Sam TaylorGuy Pearce as Kim Philby in Spy Among Friends
The film focuses on Nicholas Elliot and Kim Philby. The two were British spies and best friends for many years, but when Philby’s true identity is revealed, things go wrong between them.
In 1963, Philby, an intelligence officer, revealed his secret when it was revealed that he was a member of the Cambridge Five spy organization: a group of Soviet spies who leaked sensitive intelligence and British top secret to the Soviet Union for many years.
© Sam TaylorGuy Pearce and Damian Lewis in Spy Between Friends
However, Elliot is an MI6 officer, who has a lifelong friendship with Elliot when the secret is revealed. After suspicions begin to arise in MI6, Elliot is tasked with securing Philby’s confession. After being exposed, Philby fled to the Soviet Union, where he remained until his death 25 years later.
Is Spy Among Friends Based On A Book?
That thing. ITV adaptation A spy among friends Based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Ben Macintyre. Opening the TV series adaptation of his work, he said, “It’s all about deception and betrayal, adventure and romance.”
He added: “Human intelligence is looking someone in the eye and trying to understand that they’re lying to you. That’s the absolute essence of this story.”
© Adi MarineciGuy Pearce and Damian Lewis in the movie Spy Between Friends
Who else is starring in Spy Among Friends?
Besides the two main actors, other famous faces also appeared A spy among friends.
Nation And online service Actress Anna Maxwell Martin takes on the role of Lily Thomas, MI5’s chief reporting officer. Lily finishes interviewing Elliot after Philby’s identity is revealed.
© Rob Youngson Anna Maxwell-Martin in the movie Spy Between Friends
The cast also includes: Stephen Kunken as James Jesus Angleton, Adrian Edmonson as Sir Roger Hollis, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as Robert Thomas, Lucy Akhurst as Elizabeth Elliott and Anna Andresen as Aileen Philby.
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