Waiting for the next James Bond film? Apple TV+ might just have your fix. The streamer has officially greenlit Disavowed, a brand-new CIA spy thriller starring James Marsden — and with the Iron Man writers behind it, this one has blockbuster DNA written all over it.
CIA : Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Disavowed |
| Platform | Apple TV+ |
| Lead Star | James Marsden |
| Character | Brad Griffin, CIA Case Officer |
| Created By | Art Marcum & Matt Holloway (Iron Man, Uncharted) |
| Executive Producers | Marsden, Marcum, Holloway, Tom Spezialy, Theresa Kang, Caroline Garity |
| Production | Apple Studios + Blue Marble Pictures |
| Release Date | Not yet announced |
| Type | Ongoing series (multi-season planned) |
What Is Disavowed About?
Marsden plays legendary CIA Case Officer Brad Griffin, who is abruptly fired in the middle of a global hunt for an elusive assassin responsible for killing his colleague. Disgraced and outcast from the world of intelligence, all bets are off when Brad decides to go after the $15 million federal bounty on the assassin’s head. Apple
Think lone wolf, no backup, personal vendetta — and an intelligence establishment now working against him. It’s the kind of premise that keeps you on the edge of your seat from episode one.
The Talent Behind the Camera
The series was created by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway — the writing duo best known for helping launch the MCU with the original Iron Man film, and who also worked on Uncharted, Transformers, and Men in Black: International. Impressively, this marks the first TV series for both Marcum and Holloway — a significant leap from blockbuster films to prestige streaming television. MovieWebDeadline
Marsden got the offer in September 2025, with the process taking eight more months until Disavowed was formally greenlit with him starring and executive producing. Deadline
Why James Marsden Is Perfect for This Role
Marsden is on an absolute hot streak at Apple TV+. He earned an Emmy nomination for Paradise in 2025, playing President Cal Bradford, and reprised the role for Season 2 in 2026. He is also currently starring opposite Jon Hamm in Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2. TheWrap
Apple describes Disavowed as “an ongoing series,” indicating plans for multiple seasons that could bring Marsden back for more missions in the future. MovieWeb
You can read more about the real-world CIA and its operations on Wikipedia.
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