Spy Thriller ‘Gray,’ Starring Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett and Lydia West, Acquired by View TV Studios
View TV Studios has acquired the U.S. rights to the espionage thriller 'Gray,' featuring Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett, and Lydia West. The eight-part series will debut on View TV ONE on May 23, with episodes available on demand the following day. The show follows CIA spy Cornelia Gray as she navigates her return to a life filled with intrigue and betrayal after two decades in hiding.
- ▪The series 'Gray' is directed by Ruba Nadda and written by John J. McLaughlin, based on an idea from author David Baldacci.
- ▪Patricia Clarkson, known for her roles in 'Sharp Objects' and 'House of Cards,' leads the cast alongside Rupert Everett and Lydia West.
- ▪The show will air weekly at 9 p.m. on View TV ONE, with on-demand availability the next day.
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Home TV Global May 21, 2026 10:00am PT Spy Thriller ‘Gray,’ Starring Patricia Clarkson, Rupert Everett and Lydia West, Acquired by View TV Studios By Leo Barraclough Plus Icon Leo Barraclough International Features Editor LeoBarraclough Latest Channel 4 Chief Denies Reports That ‘Married at First Sight U.K.’ Has Been Canceled Following Sexual Assault Allegations 1 day ago Jour2Fête Takes French Distribution Rights to Period Dramedy ‘La Portraitiste’ (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago Teodora Markova’s ‘The Inspector’s Debt’ Wins FFC Bulgaria, Film Forge Competition (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago See All AGC Television View TV Studios, the production and distribution company behind View TV ONE, has closed a deal to acquire U.S.
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