Principal photography has begun on FX’s live-action Far Cry series. Created by Noah Hawley and Rob Mac, the project will follow an anthology format, with each season featuring a new setting, story, and cast of characters inspired by the spirit of Ubisoft’s long-running franchise.

Series Information

Here is a clear overview of the key production details currently confirmed for FX’s live-action Far Cry series.

Category	Details
Network	FX
Creators	Noah Hawley, Rob Mac
Format	Anthology series
Key Cast	Rob Mac, Lizzy Caplan, Steve Buscemi, and others
Status	Principal photography underway
Platforms	FX / Hulu (US), Disney+ (international)
Release Date	Not yet announced

The series is produced by FX Productions in association with Ubisoft Film & Television

Production Officially Underway

Filming for the first season began around mid-September 2026. Cinematographer Polly Morgan publicly confirmed the start of production with a photo of the clapperboard. Early reports indicate that shooting is taking place in Spain, with additional locations possibly involved.

The series is produced by FX Productions in association with Ubisoft Film & Television and the production companies linked to Hawley and Mac.

Creative Approach: An Anthology Series

Rather than adapting the plot of any single Far Cry game, the series will use an anthology structure. Each season is expected to introduce a new location, a self-contained story, and a largely new cast, while retaining core elements associated with the games: Isolated settings, escalating chaos, morally complex power struggles, and distinctive antagonists.

This approach mirrors the way the video game series itself reinvents its setting and central conflict with each major entry. Noah Hawley has previously applied a similar seasonal variation model successfully with Fargo.

Confirmed Cast

The first season features a strong ensemble that includes:

Rob Mac (also co-creator and executive producer)
Lizzy Caplan
Steve Buscemi
Brendan Gleeson
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Hamish Linklater
Sam Spruell
Jamie Demetriou

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Specific character details have not been revealed. The cast list leans toward experienced character actors, consistent with Hawley’s previous television work.

The Far Cry universe - The first season will draw from most heavily — The Far Cry universe – The first season will draw from most heavily

What Remains Unknown

Despite the start of filming, key information is still under wraps. No official plot synopsis for season one has been released, and it is unclear which aspects of the Far Cry universe (if any specific ones) the first season will draw from most heavily. A premiere date has not been announced.

Hawley is also continuing work on other projects, which may influence the eventual release timeline.

Outlook

The beginning of principal photography marks a concrete step forward for a project that was ordered by FX in late 2025. With Noah Hawley’s track record in prestige television, Rob Mac’s dual role as co-creator and performer, and a deliberate anthology structure that fits the flexible nature of the Far Cry games, the series enters production with a clear creative identity.

Further details on story, tone, and scheduling are expected as filming progresses.

What is confirmed