Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom & Nick Mohammed Team Up for New Spy Comedy 'Deep Cover'
So here’s something fun coming to the screen—Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed are teaming up for a new comedy series called Deep Cover. It’s a spy show, but not the usual action-packed, over-the-top type. This one’s a comedy, and it's about an undercover British spy who gets a bit too caught up in his double life. It’s being produced for Peacock and Sky, and it already sounds like it’s going to be a wild, funny ride.
The whole thing was created and written by Nick Mohammed (yep, the same guy from Ted Lasso). He’s also starring in it. He plays the main character, John, who’s a secret agent pretending to be a civil servant. And then things start going sideways when he starts really enjoying his made-up life. It’s one of those setups that’s perfect for awkward situations and funny mishaps.
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Big Names, Big Laughs?
One of the most exciting parts of this project is the cast. Bryce Dallas Howard is known for big films like Jurassic World, and Orlando Bloom, of course, has been in everything from Pirates of the Caribbean to The Lord of the Rings. Seeing them both in a comedy series like this, especially with Nick’s style of humor, is something fans didn’t see coming.
Here’s what’s interesting: Howard and Bloom aren’t just there for star power—they’re playing key roles. Bryce plays a bossy intelligence officer who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, while Bloom’s character is a bit of a mystery right now, but it sounds like he’s part of the chaos. Knowing the kind of work all three have done before, it feels like the show might actually strike a nice balance between action, heart, and humor.
What's the Show Really About?
Deep Cover is kind of like a twist on the classic spy story. The main character, John, is living two lives. One is as a government worker—a cover story—and the other is his real job as an undercover agent. But the longer he spends in his fake life, the more he starts enjoying it. He makes friends, gets comfortable, and starts messing up his real mission.
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It’s about identity and how people sometimes lose themselves in a role.
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It plays with the idea of what happens when a spy forgets they’re pretending.
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There’s comedy, but it also taps into that feeling of being torn between two different lives.
And yeah, it might sound silly, but it’s also a clever way to tell a deeper story through comedy. Mohammed has a real talent for blending humor with those weird, emotional moments.
Behind the Scenes: Who’s Making It Happen?
Deep Cover is being made by Sky Studios and produced by Merman, the company behind hits like This Way Up. Executive producers include Sharon Horgan, Clelia Mountford, and Nick Mohammed himself. It’s being directed by Tom Kingsley, who also worked on Stath Lets Flats and Ghosts, so the comedy tone is definitely in good hands.
Production is happening now, and while there’s no exact release date yet, the series is set to premiere on Peacock in the U.S. and on Sky in the UK and Ireland. With such a strong team and cast, expectations are definitely high.
