FX is not ready to retire yet Old man.
The cable outlet picked up a second season of the series starring Jeff Bridges as a former CIA agent who is dragged back into the world of espionage. The three-episode renewal on the show’s seven-episode first season, the series has scored solid viewership to date.
Based on a novel by Thomas Perry, Old man follows Dan Chase (Bridge), who left the CIA decades ago and lives off the grid. When an assassin finds and tries to get Chase out, Dan is drawn back to the life he left behind. FX’s 20th Television sibling produces the series with The Littlefield Company (Fargo, The Handmaid’s Tale).
“[Executive producers] Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Warren Littlefield have done an amazing job with Old man, delivers powerful plot and breathtaking action in Thomas Perry’s book,” said FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier. “The outstanding cast led by Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman and Alia Shawkat is truly connecting with audiences and we are delighted to be working on season two with our colleagues at 20th Television and this great team.”
20th TV President Karey Burke said: “This great series has come a long way to air, which has made the response from critics and audiences over the past few weeks even sweeter. . But the truth is, no one who has worked on it in the past three years is not surprised that it resonates so deeply. From the amazing creative execution of Jon, Dan and Warren to the spectacular star changes from Jeff, John, Amy and Alia, this heart racing series delivers results and we thank FX for the amazing support. “
The show’s June 16 premiere brought in 975,000 viewers for its first broadcast, a show strong in a ratings environment where only a handful of scripted cable shows hit 1. million viewers for their online debut. FX says that even with three days of viewing delays, Old man was the most watched cable series since early 2021. It was also the top FX series on Hulu for its opening weekend.
“We couldn’t be more excited to begin the next chapter of this journey,” Steinberg, Littlefield and Shotz said in a statement. “Our partners at FX and 20th Television have shown us unwavering patience, faith and support in completing season one, we can’t think of any other way to repay the support. that support in addition to doing part two with the return increase. On behalf of our extraordinary producers, partner Jeff Bridges, and our stellar cast led by Jeff, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman, and Alia Shawkat, we’re incredibly grateful for the feedback that we’ve received. Program received and can’t wait to get back to work.”
EJ Bonilla and Gbenga Akinnagbe also starred in the film. Steinberg and Robert Levine are credited as creators; Steinberg executive produced with Littlefield, Shotz, Levine, Bridges, David Schiff and Jon Watts, who directed the first two episodes.
