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Having already
drawn widespread attention in the US and Europe as “spooky”
and “prophetic” for its ability to predict real-life terrorism
incidents, CIA-themed series The Agency premiered in India exclusively
on AXN, on April 2, at 8.00 p.m.
The pilot episode
in the US, dealing with a terrorist threat in Europe linked to Osama
bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda group, had to be withdrawn due to sensitive
reasons post September 11, 2001, tragedy. Another episode of The
Agency also shows anthrax attacks on Washington which has an uncanny
co-incidence with the real-life anthrax events that led to one death
and threatened many other lives in the US post the September 11,
tragedy.
Directed by
blockbuster filmmaker Wolfgang Petersen (The Perfect Storm, Air
Force One, In The Line Of Fire), is about the inner workings of
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Presenting a realistic version
of the CIA, its political process and intelligence-gathering the
way it actually happens. ‘The Agency’ gives glimpses at
the kind of people who work and live clandestinely to ensure the
safety and security of the United States and its allies.
The cast includes
Gil Bellows (who starred as Billy Thomas in Ally McBeal) and introduces
three-time Emmy winner, Beau Bridges as the new CIA director.
According to
Rohit Bhandari, senior marketing manager, SET (I) Ltd., “The
Agency is as real-life as it can get. AXN is proud to lay claim
to this property for the exclusive premiere broadcast in India,
and we’re sure viewers will be completely engrossed by this
gripping and expertly-made series throughout its run.” He added,
“Drama series like The Agency and CSI are peerless. Viewers
in India are starting to experience the buzz when they tune in to
AXN, all thanks to the great programming line-up that has been carefully
crafted and implemented.”
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