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Russell Crowe & Harry Lawtey Set For Walden Media & Weed Road's Cold War Thriller 'Billion Dollar Spy'


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Lawtey is best known for his role as Robert in HBO's hit series Industry. He previously starred in Netflix's The Pale Blue Eye and as the iconic Harvey Dent in Warner Bros. Joker: Folie à Deux. He will next be seen in Icon's biopic Mr Burton as legendary actor Richard Burton.

Russell Crowe and Harry Lawtey are set to star in the upcoming limited series "The Billion Dollar Spy," based on David E. Hoffman’s book about the true story of Soviet engineer Adolf Tolkachev, who spied for the CIA during the Cold War. Crowe will portray Tolkachev, while Lawtey will play the role of a young CIA operative. The series, which has been in development for some time, will explore Tolkachev's espionage activities, his interactions with the CIA, and the eventual consequences of his actions. The project is being produced by Fifth Season, with executive producers including David E. Hoffman, Shane Black, and others. The series aims to delve into the high-stakes world of Cold War espionage, highlighting the personal and political risks involved.

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