British actor Stephen Fry will take the lead role in his first US network TV series, Interrogator, on Fox. He also wrote the pilot for the spy-crime drama, playing a former MI6 agent who interrogates dangerous criminals. Fox has ordered 12 episodes of the series.
Stephen Fry, known for his roles in British television and film, has secured the starring role in Interrogator, a new Fox series marking his debut as a lead in a US network show. In the series, Fry portrays Conrad Henry, a former MI6 agent and expert interrogator who leads an elite team. When traditional methods fail, Henry's quirky charm, superior intellect, and psychological tactics unlock the minds of the world's most dangerous criminals.
Fry wrote the original pilot script, which underwent revisions by Bill Harper and Matt Pyken to adapt it for American audiences. The three—Fry, Harper, and Pyken—serve as executive producers, alongside representatives from Anonymous Content, director Neil Burger, and Paul McGuigan, who will also direct episodes. Additional executive producers include Anthony Bregman and Miriam Mintz from Likely Story. Production is handled by Lionsgate Television and Fox Entertainment Studios.
This project builds on Fry's extensive career. He previously guest-starred on Doctor Who during Jodie Whittaker's second season as the head of MI6, and appeared on Fox's Bones as Dr. Gordon Wyatt. In the UK, Fry led the 2007 ITV series Kingdom for three seasons, playing solicitor Peter Kingdom in a quirky small-town setting. His notable credits also include Blackadder, A Bit of Fry & Laurie, and films such as Wilde, Gosford Park, V for Vendetta, and Love & Friendship.
Fox's commitment to 12 episodes signals strong backing for Fry's vision of a crime-fighting spy thriller.