Emilia Clarke to Lead in Espionage Thriller 'Ponies'

Emilia Clarke takes the helm in 'Ponies', an espionage series set in Moscow 1977. The story revolves around two secretaries who become CIA operatives after their husbands' mysterious deaths. Clarke will also executive produce the series, co-created by Susanna Fogel and David Iserson.

Actor Emilia Clarke is set for a lead role in the espionage thriller 'Ponies'. Co-created by Susanna Fogel and David Iserson, Variety reports Clarke will also serve as executive producer.

Set against the backdrop of Moscow 1977, the series features two 'Ponies', individuals deemed insignificant in intelligence circles, who work as secretaries in the American Embassy. Following the mysterious deaths of their husbands, Bea (Clarke) and her cohort Twila become CIA operatives. Together, they work to unravel a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery behind their husbands' demise.

Susanna Fogel will also direct the series while David Iserson will serve as the showrunner. Executive producer Jessica Rhoades of Pacesetter Productions, along with Alison Mo Massey and Katherine Bridle, will co-executive produce. This marks Clarke's second TV role in recent months, adding to her illustrious career that includes 'Game of Thrones', 'Criminal', and 'Secret Invasion'. On film, she has starred in 'Me Before You', 'Last Christmas', and 'Solo: A Star Wars Story'. She also made her West End debut in 2022 in Anya Reiss' adaptation of Anton Chekhov's 'The Seagull', as reported by Variety.

(With inputs from agencies.)