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The Americans, created by Joe Weisberg and starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys and Noah Emmerich, is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington DC shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected President. The arranged marriage of Philip (Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Russell), who have two children who know nothing about their parents true identity, grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but is constantly tested by the escalation of the Cold War and the intimate, dangerous and darkly funny relationships they must maintain with a network of spies and informants under their control. Complicating their relationship further is Philip's growing sense of affinity for America's values and way of life. Tensions also heighten upon the arrival of a new neighbor, Stan (Emmerich), an FBI agent working in counter intelligence. "We're proud to welcome The Americans, a taut series that crackles with incredible performances rooted in character perspectives never explored on a U.S. television series, to FX's line up of quality dramas," said Landgraf. "We're equally excited to welcome Graham Yost's talented young Padawan Joe Weisberg as Creator/Showrunner. He joins a long line of gifted writer/producers who have taken their first shot at greatness on FX." Weisberg is Executive Producer/Showrunner, alongside Executive Producer Graham Yost. Gavin O'Connor directed the Pilot episode of The Americans. Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey of DreamWorks Television are Executive Producers of The Americans. Falvey and Frank initially approached Weisberg about writing a piece set in the final years of the Cold War, spurred by the FBI's arrests of multiple KBG sleeper agents living in the northeastern U.S. in the summer of 2010. The series is co-produced by Fox Television Studios and FX Productions. "For the last two years, I've worked with the incredible people at FX, FTVS, DreamWorks, and my personal television guru Graham Yost on this project," said Weisberg. "More recently, Gavin O'Connor joined our team, and turned the script we'd been working on for so long into a beautiful pilot. Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Noah Emmerich, and Max Hernandez were sensational in it, and a joy to be around. To have all of this come to fruition has been indescribably exciting. Really, I'm a writer, and I can't describe it. It's a great privilege and opportunity to get to make this television show. I can't wait to get to work on it." The Americans marks Keri Russell's first leading role in series television since her successful run in Felicity, for which she won a Golden Globe

Latest Articles About The Americans on FX

Review Roundup: PLACEBO Opens Off-Broadway

by Review Roundups — March 16, 2015

Playwrights Horizons presents the world premiere of PLACEBO, a new play by Obie Award winner Melissa James Gibson (This at PH, What Rhymes with America, Suitcase, [sic], the FX series 'The Americans,' 'House of Cards' on Netflix). Directed by three-time Obie Award winner Daniel Aukin (This at PH, Th...

Tracey Scott Wilson's BUZZER Begins Later This Month at The Public Theater

by Tyler Peterson — March 09, 2015

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of BUZZER on Tuesday, March 24. Written by Tracey Scott Wilson, BUZZER marks the return of Wilson to The Public following her acclaimed The Good Negro in 2009 and The Story in 2003. Directed by Obie award winner Anne Kauffman, BUZZER w...

Joshua Warr to Debut New Show at 54 Below Next Month

by Tyler Peterson — March 02, 2015

54 BELOW will debut a new show from celebrated actor and singer JOSHUA WARR on Friday, April 10 at 9:30 PM. Fresh off his recent appearances on FX TV drama's "The Americans" and Logo TV's "Hunting Season," the triple-threat will premiere "Love & Warr" - a candid, irreverent and entertaining evening ...

Gillian Alexy to Co-Star in WGN America's OUTSIDERS

by Tyler Peterson — February 17, 2015

According to Deadline, Gillian Alexy (ROYAL PAINS, THE AMERICANS) has signed on for the female lead in WGN America's upcoming series OUTSIDERS, created by playwright Peter Mattei....

Doo-Wop Legends Jay & The Americans Come to WHBPAC, 2/15

by BWW News Desk — January 28, 2015

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day or Presidents Day, doo-wop legends Jay & The Americans will have you singing along to their greatest hits at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m....

FX & FXX Announce January Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series

by Caryn Robbins — November 21, 2014

FX and FXX will ring in 2015 this January in a big way with the season premieres of Justified, The Americans and Archer on FX, along with the season premiere of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and the series premiere of Man Seeking Woman on FXX...

TV, Film and Theatre Stars Set for 'STOCKINGS WITH CARE' Bartending Night, 11/17

by BWW News Desk — November 13, 2014

New York's television, film and theatrical celebrities will take their place behind the bar at the annual 'Stockings with Care Celebrity Bartending Night' in New York City on Monday, November 17th at Hudson Station Bar and Grill (440 Ninth Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets) from 7pm to 11pm to ra...

FX's STERLING ARCHER Joins Movember Movement with New 'Stache

by Caryn Robbins — November 10, 2014

That five o'clock shadow creeping across Sterling Archer's chiseled face is no new disguise or carefully considered grooming statement. The world's most cunning and dangerous spy is on a new mission and the stakes couldn't be higher....

Costa Ronin Signs on for Marvel's AGENT CARTER

by TV News Desk — November 07, 2014

Costa Ronin ('The Americans') will join the cast of 'Marvel's Agent Carter' in the role of Anton Vanko, who longtime Marvel Cinematic Universe fans will recognize as the father of one of Tony Stark's deadliest foes....

Long Center Receives Accessibility Award

by Tyler Peterson — October 15, 2014

Austin's Creative Home can now add another title to its impressive resume; Austin Access Award winner. The Long Center recently received the prestigious honor from Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell. The award recognizes local businesses for accessibility and welcoming attitudes towards those with disabil...



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