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Far Cry on FX: Gleeson, Buscemi, Jason Leigh—a cast that delivers

The Far Cry television series in development at FX has just bolstered its cast with five major Hollywood names, including Brendan Gleeson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Steve Buscemi. On paper, this is the kind of ensemble that transforms a video game adaptation into a prestige project. The real question is whether the writing will match the talent.