WEEDS' Justin Kirk to Star in FX's TYRANT Pilot

The Hollywood Reporter writes that WEEDS' Justin Kirk will star in FX's drama pilot TYRANT from Homeland producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, as well as SIX FEET UNDER's Craig Wright. The pilot will be directed by David Yates.

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TYRANT follows an American family that finds itself in the midst of politics and more in a Middle Eastern country. Kirk will play John Tucker, "an American diplomat with a hidden agenda." A writing team is reportedly already in place, with Episodes past the pilot in development.

This will be Kirk's first role in a cable show since Showtime's WEEDS. His recent credits include NBC's Animal Practice, an arc on Modern Family as 'Charlie Bingham', an award-worthy turn in HBO's Angels in America, and more. He will next appear in Walter and is lending his voice to Justice League: War.

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