Wednesday, August 26, 2026

MGM+ Acquires British Drama "Secret Service" Starring Gemma Arterton

MGM+ has today acquired the rights to air the original drama series Secret Service in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Italy. The five-part series aired on ITV in the United Kingdom earlier this year.






Adapted from Tom Bradby's novel, the drama follows MI6 officer Kate Henderson as a covert investigation uncovers evidence that a high-ranking UK politician may be working as a Russian asset. With trust shattered and her career on the line, Kate must navigate the shifting sands of political loyalty, international threat, and personal sacrifice as she races to uncover their identity before it's too late.

The drama stars Gemma Arterton, Rafe Spall, Alex Kingston, Mark Stanley, Roger Allam, Amaka Okafor, Aoife Hinds, Avi Nash, Alma Prelec and Khalid Abdalla.

Bradby developed the series with Jemma Kennedy. They executive produce with Gail Egan, Andrea Calderwood and Chloe Sizer. James Marsh and Farren Blackburn direct. All3Media and Potboiler Productions produce.

"Secret Service is an exciting addition to the MGM+ slate," said Michael Wright, Global Head of MGM+. "Tom Bradby and Jemma Kennedy's adaptation, directed by Oscar-winner James Marsh and featuring star turns from Gemma Arterton, Rafe Spall, and Alex Kingston, delivers on the MGM+ promise of classic Hollywood storytelling for a modern audience. It's smart, timely, and hugely entertaining."