Macfadyen is set to become the latest actor to play John le Carré's spy George Smiley, reports say.

A TV series based on the works of John le Carré with Matthew Macfadyen attached to star is heating up the marketplace.

Emmy winner Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) is attached to star as George Smiley in Legacy Of Spies, a TV series project based on John le Carré's series of novels featuring the career intelligence officer character.

"Succession" star Matthew Macfadyen is attached to play George Smiley in "Legacy of Spies," a TV series based on author John le Carré's work.

London- and LA-based studio The Ink Factory is developing drama series Legacy of Spies, based on the works of celebrated espionage writer John le Carré and starring Matthew Macfadyen.

The Succession star has been confirmed to star as George Smiley in the new drama, following in the footsteps of actors like Gary Oldman, Alec Guinness and Rupert Davies, who have all taken on the character in previous adaptations for the screen.